1. Living Healthily Services

    Advice and Information -

    Find local Living Healthily Services and their contact details.

  2. Services for Children and Young People and their families

    Advice and Information -

    Find local Services for Children and Young People and their families and their contact details.

  3. Other services

    Advice and Information -

    Find local Services and their contact details.

  4. Complaints and advocacy services

    Advice and Information -

    Find local complaints and advocacy services and their contact details.

  5. There and Back - what people tell us about their experiences of travelling to and from NHS services

    News -

    Healthwatch England announced last week that it will be working with NHS England to support their new national review of the links between the NHS and local transport.

  6. Urgent Care Services

    Advice and Information -

    Urgent care services are available to people with injuries and illnesses that require immediate attention, but are not life-threatening.

  7. All primary school children to receive flu vaccine nasal spray this year

    News -

    A record 25 million people in England will be offered a free flu vaccine this winter and for the first time, all primary school children will be offered the nasal spray.

  8. Empowering patients to stay independent after a broken bone

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    The Royal College of Physicians has produced a guide for patients, carer and families to support older people who have broken a bone following a fall.

  9. NHS encourages patients to learn how to treat common illnesses during Self-Care Week (18 - 24 November 2019)

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    With the winter season just beginning, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making it easier for people to find out how to treat minor illnesses themselves.

  10. Keep antibiotics working

    Advice and Information -

    Local GPs and Pharmacists are encouraging local people to make sure their prescribed antibiotics are working their best this winter. 

  11. NHS Warning As Winter Vomiting Bug Closes 1,000 Hospital Beds

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    The NHS is calling on the public to heed advice and stay at home if they have norovirus to avoid passing it on, as hospitals in England have been forced to close more than 1,100 hospital beds over the last week.

  12. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services review - Call for evidence

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    NHS England has published its call for evidence for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) review. The review was announced in October at our conference and responds to issues raised across the network.

  13. Information on Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  14. What can I expect from young people’s mental health services?

    Advice and Information -

    Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need.

  15. Sign up to the Citizens’ Panel and help improve local health services

    News -

    People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are invited to sign up to a new online network to help shape the future of local NHS services

  16. Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations

    Advice and Information -

    It can be hard to keep up with the constantly changing and evolving nature of guidance and help with coronavirus. Here are some links to different national organisations and their advice.

  17. Coronavirus: find information about local services and updates relating to coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    We are trying to keep this as up to date as possible but please note that given the fast-moving nature of the situation some of the links may contain out-of-date information, especially those linking to documents rather than web pages.

  18. Temporary local NHS service changes to focus on COVID-19

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    The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making temporary changes to some services to prioritise their efforts on COVID-19 (coronavirus), with immediate effect.

  19. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  20. Accessing dental services in the East Midlands

    News -

    An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands:

  21. Planning care at the end of life

    Advice and Information -

    With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you and your loved ones discuss your preferences for end of life care. This is especially important if you have been identified as high risk of severe illness if you catch COVID-19.

  22. New mental health Central Access Point

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    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) has launched a dedicated 24 hour ‘phone line for people of all ages in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to access NHS mental health support when they need it urgently: 0116 295 3060

  23. Anglian Water Support

    Advice and Information -

    Within these uncertain times, many people are worrying about their finances. Anglian Water Support can help.

  24. Urgent care – talk before you walk

    News -

    As part of the initial response to the Covid-19 outbreak some urgent care centres were closed in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. A phased reopening has now started.

  25. Covid-19 outbreak management plan for Rutland

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    Rutland County Council has published a Covid-19 outbreak management plan

  26. More people than ever are eligible for a free flu vaccination this year

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    The best way to help protect yourself and others from catching and spreading flu is to have the flu vaccination every year. Flu strains change from year to year so that last year’s vaccine may not protect you from this year’s strains.

  27. New NHS COVID-19 app

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    The NHS COVID-19 app has been launched to help notify users if they have come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.

  28. An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS Dental Services in the Midlands has sent us this new update about the restarting of dental services in the Midlands.

  29. Listen to Healthwatch discussing local NHS reconfiguration plans on the Persani Podcast

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    You can hear Dr Janet Underwood, Chair of Healthwatch Rutland, talking to local radio presenter Rob Persani, in this week’s Persani Podcast.

  30. Proposal for health and care in Rutland under discussion

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    Rutland residents and health care professionals to come together and discuss the development of a local plan for health and care in Rutland.

  31. Covid-19 vaccination programme in Rutland

    News -

    Rutland Health Primary Care Network has been working with partner organisations on provision of Covid-19 vaccination for patients.

  32. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update

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    Rutland Health PCN has announced that the first COVID-19 vaccination has been given to 89.6% of the 2753 patients aged over 80 in Rutland.

  33. Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

    Advice and Information -

    Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed. Find out how to access the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

  34. What can your NHS dentist do for you? - Guidance from NHS England

    Advice and Information -

    NHS England and NHS Improvement has produced this national guidance leaflet to help explain how NHS dental services work

  35. Update on access to NHS Dental Services in the Midlands - March 2021

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us a new update about access to dental services in the region.

  36. Lets Talk.. Healthwatch in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland launch a joint programme of community engagement

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    Working together with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire, Healthwatch Rutland will be running a series of themed community focus groups to identify the impact of changes introduced across health and social care, in response to the pandemic.

  37. Calling all over 18’s – Book your COVID vaccination now!

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    If you are a patient of one of the four Rutland GP practices you can book at the Rutland Covid vaccination centre by using the link that is sent to your mobile phone as a text message (SMS).

  38. Protect yourself and your family by getting a flu jab

    Advice and Information -

    Keep yourself and your family safe this winter by taking up your free flu jab as well as a COVID-19 booster if you are eligible

  39. COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for boosters and third doses – update 05/11/21

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    There has been confusion about COVID-19 boosters, with conflicting messages from local and national media as guidance has changed.
    Plan are changing frequently, and this is the best information we have at the moment and is subject to change..

  40. Share your views on the draft Rutland Health and Wellbeing Strategy

    News -

    Join us in a virtual discussion of the draft Rutland Health and Wellbeing Strategy on 15 December at 2pm on Zoom

  41. COVID vaccination update 15 December

    News -

    Adult booster jabs (18 years +) are now available 3 months after your second vaccination

  42. Merry Christmas from Healthwatch Rutland

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    Merry Christmas to all! To those who have shared their story, to our dedicated volunteers and to our partners who have worked with us through a challenging year

  43. Get Boosted! Grab a walk-in jab

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    As the NHS campaign to get all over 18s boosted continues, you can walk-in to get yours at the Oakham Enterprise Park

  44. Consultation on Health and Wellbeing Strategy is extended

    News -

    The closing date for the consultation on the Rutland Health and wellbeing Board’s draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been extended to the 16 January 2022.

  45. New Weight Management Service for Rutland

    Advice and Information -

    A new service is available for people in Rutland who want to lose weight and improve their wellbeing.

  46. Help Design Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

    News -

    If you have had experience of non-emergency patient transport services Clinical Commissioning Groups in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland want to hear from you

  47. Preventing illness: home blood pressure monitoring

    Advice and Information -

    Raised blood pressure (known as hypertension) increases your risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney disease.