1. 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.

  2. Age UK and COVID-19

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    Age UK works throughout Rutland with people over 50 and their carers, providing support, information and activities. As things are changing on a daily basis, Age UK has published a newsletter to address their current situation.

  3. Accessing dental services in the East Midlands

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    An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands:

  4. Planning care at the end of life

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    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.

  5. Leicester Partnership Trust (LPT) patient involvement update

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    Leicester Partnership Trust (LPT) patient involvement update in response to changes due to coronavirus

  6. Continue to seek medical help for serious conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but you should still seek help if you have a serious health condition or concerning symptoms.

  7. Bereavement care and support following the death of someone who was important to you

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    The processes that follow the death of a loved one may be different during the coronavirus pandemic, so you can find here some links to advice that will help to guide you through the process and what you need to do, after the death.

  8. Local NHS assures patients health services are open and accessible

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    The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is urging patients to continue accessing health services for symptoms and conditions requiring medical care.

  9. Mental health and COVID-19

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    Isolation and social distancing is very difficult for everybody, especially for those with existing mental health conditions. It can be a struggle for anyone to cope with isolation and the immense changes to our way of life.

  10. Help the NHS to help you get the treatment you need

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    If you need medical help, the NHS is still here for you.

  11. Update on accessing Dental Services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR)

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    In line with national guidance issued in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices in LLR are currently closed for routine “face to face” dental appointments.

  12. Cancer and coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  13. Looking after yourself during quarantine - Young Healthwatch News

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    Worries about Coronavirus (COVID-19) are common, a lot of people are worried about staying at home and avoiding seeing people outside their household.

  14. Unpaid carers in the news

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    Find out local news and coronavirus guidance for and about unpaid carers

  15. New resources for people with learning disabilities and/or autism

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    If you have a learning disability or are autistic, or care for someone is, you can complete a ‘Grab and Go guide’ ready to give information to doctors and nurses if you need to go to hospital because of Covid-19 in the future.

  16. 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

  17. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  18. Board Meeting papers - 09/06/2020

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    Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 09 June 2020 from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Virtual Zoom meeting.

  19. Anglian Water Support

    Advice and Information -

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

  20. Phased opening of dental practices

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    Dental practices in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will begin opening from 8 June 2020 but patients should contact their practice to check arrangements.

  21. Urgent care – talk before you walk

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    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.

  22. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  23. Facemasks and coverings to be worn by all hospital staff, visitors and outpatients

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    Visitors and outpatients attending any NHS hospital setting from Monday 15 June will be required to wear a facemask or face covering to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.

  24. Health & Wellbeing Conversation for Young People ages 11 to 18 by Barnardo's - Young Healthwatch News

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    The Big Barnardo’s Conversation is aimed at highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on children and young people across the UK.

  25. Annual Report 2019-20 - Guided by you

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    During 2019-20 we continued to assert ourselves as an independent champion to put Rutland people at the heart of decisions as the health and care environment moves towards an integrated care system and single strategic commissioning body.

  26. Covid-19 outbreak management plan for Rutland

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

  27. During the local Leicester lockdown, take extra care to protect yourself and others from coronavirus

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    Although a localised lockdown is in place for Leicester and some of its outlying areas for at least two weeks, the tougher restrictions do not apply in Rutland.

  28. February 2020 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for February 2020

  29. March 2020 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for March 2020

  30. April 2020 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for April 2020

  31. May 2020 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2020

  32. Face Coverings

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    In England, you must by law wear a face covering when using public transport, when visiting an NHS hospital setting and, from 24 July 2020, in shops, banks and supermarkets.

  33. Your experiences of Health and Care services during the Covid-19 pandemic

    Report -

    1383 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland completed a survey from local Healthwatch and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), that ran from 30 April to 7 June 2020. Of these there were 135 responses from people in Rutland.

  34. Making Caring Visible

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    This year’s Carers’ Week ran from June 8-14 with the theme #MakingCaringVisible.

  35. Has your friend or family member been in hospital over the last couple of months?

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    The Patient Engagement team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) wants to hear from you!

  36. Support for Rutland care providers

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    Rutland has 11 residential care homes who between them provide over 300 beds for older people and a further 40 for people with Learning Disabilities, and 12 homecare providers delivering care to people in their own homes.

  37. Visiting restriction partially lifted at Peterborough City and Stamford Hospitals

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    Visiting restrictions at Peterborough City and Stamford Hospitals will be partially lifted from Monday 3 August after the number of Covid-19 positive patients has reduced.

  38. Consultation on the relocation of the Peterborough Urgent Treatment Centre and GP Out of Hours Service

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    A consultation is open to gather feedback and hear the views of the public on the proposal to relocate the Peterborough Urgent Treatment Centre and GP Out of Hours Service from the City Care Centre to the Peterborough City Hospital site.

  39. How people with long term or multiple conditions experience care in Rutland GP surgeries

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    We have been interviewing people in Rutland with long term or multiple health conditions in order to understand their experiences of care at their GP surgery.

  40. What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  41. Update on dental services for vulnerable groups

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    In line with national guidance issued in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices in the Midlands are currently not providing routine care in the same way as they were prior to the pandemic.

  42. Restoring Breast Screening Services in the Midlands

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    NHS Breast Screening services have been affected by a range of clinical and operational impacts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Local breast screening services took the decision to reschedule appointments and invitations for tests to a later date.

  43. Supporting your mental health and emotional wellbeing

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    Supporting people with their mental health has never been more important, as many struggle to deal with the Covid-19 lockdown.

  44. Report highlights how people’s experiences of health and social care services in Rutland differed from neighbouring Leicester and Leicestershire, during the Covid-19 lockdown

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    During the height of the Spring 2020 Coronavirus lockdown, between late April and early June, we were asking the public across Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) to tell us about their experiences of health and care support.

  45. 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.

  46. Find out more about Healthwatch Rutland's 2020 Annual Meeting

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    Read the notes from the Q and A about 'Restarting NHS services for Rutland people with an integrated and place-based approach' at Healthwatch Rutland's 2020 Annual Meeting

  47. 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.

  48. Consultation on transforming acute hospital and maternity services in LLR

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    Consultation has begun on proposals to spend £450 million transforming acute hospital and maternity services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).

  49. 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.