1. Building Better Hospitals consultation events

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    A series of online events has been arranged to help people find out more and ask questions about proposals to spend £450 million transforming acute hospital and maternity services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  2. St Mary’s GP surgery, Stamford: closure

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    Share your views about the change in service

  3. 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.

  4. Our progress on the consultation for acute and maternity services at Leicester hospitals

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    Our work on the consultation for acute and maternity services at Leicester hospitals is progressing on two main fronts.

  5. Healthwatch Rutland's contract has been renewed

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    Healthwatch Rutland's contract with Connected Together has been renewed for another two years to March 2023.

  6. Share your views on how NHS Hospital plans affect you

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    The NHS is consulting on plans to transform Leicester’s hospitals. We think it’s really important that Rutland residents get involved.

  7. Healthwatch England response to CQC's State of Care report for 2019/20

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    Care Quality Commission's report today shows COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”.

  8. Summer 2020 Newsletter

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

  9. September 2020 Newsletter

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

  10. October 2020 Newsletter

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

  11. Read the meeting report from our public meeting to discuss reconfiguration plans for Leicester hospitals and maternity services

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    Our virtual public meeting to discuss the plans for reconfiguration of Leicester hospital and maternity services, held on 28 October, was well attended.

  12. Commissioners’ response to Healthwatch Considerations for Rutland questions on the Leicester acute hospitals and maternity reconfiguration proposals

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    Our reading and analysis of the detailed thinking that underpins the proposals, set out in the Pre-consultation Business Case (PCBC) gave rise to a series of questions.

  13. An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands following the introduction of further national restrictions

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    Although tighter national restrictions came into force on 5 November, in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices will continue to remain open.

  14. Board Meeting papers - 01/12/2020

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    Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 01 December 2020 from 18:30 - 20:30pm held via virtual Zoom meeting.

  15. 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.

  16. Urgent care centres and healthcare hubs reopening across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    Following temporary closure during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, eight urgent care centres and healthcare hubs have now reopened.

  17. Rutland is placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system

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    The Government has announced that Rutland will be placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system, starting on Wednesday 2 December.

  18. Covid-19 vaccination programme in Rutland

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

  19. November 2020 Newsletter

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

  20. Considerations for Rutland - questions on the Leicester acute hospitals and maternity reconfiguration proposals

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    Read our 'Considerations for Rutland' document that was sent to commissioners in response to the Leicester acute hospitals and maternity reconfiguration pre-consultation business case.

  21. Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme for Rutland

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    The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Rutland is planned to start on December 21st 2020, subject to delivery of the first batch of the vaccine.

  22. Have a Safe and Happy Christmas and New Years

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    As 2020 draws to a close, we would like to thank our volunteers, staff, and those that shared their views with Healthwatch Rutland during this difficult year.

  23. Healthwatch response to Leicester hospitals consultation: consolidated feedback

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    The consultation about proposals to transform Leicester acute hospitals and maternity services has now closed. Thank you to everyone who has given feedback on how the changes may affect you and your families.

  24. GP practice and pharmacy opening over Christmas and New Year

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    GP practices and pharmacies across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will operate at different times than usual over Christmas and New Year 2020/21.

  25. Healthwatch Rutland reflects the public voice: The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consultation on reconfiguration of acute hospitals and maternity services

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    The consultation about proposals to transform Leicester acute hospitals and maternity services has now closed. Thank you to everyone who has given feedback on how the changes may affect you and your families.

  26. COVID-19 vaccination programme update

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    Rutland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme commenced in December 2020 and is focused currently on priority group 1 of over 80’s, care home residents and workers, and some NHS frontline staff.

  27. New Year’s Honour for Jacqui Darlington

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    We were thrilled to receive some good news at the very start of 2021! Jacqui Darlington, our Vice Chair was awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to the community in Rutland.

  28. 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.

  29. An important message from your local NHS regarding coronavirus

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    "Your local NHS is currently under immense pressure from the impact of Covid-19."

  30. Hiring: Healthwatch Rutland Community Engagement Officer

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    We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team to lead on the development of our volunteer base and to facilitate engagement and involvement of local people in our work.

  31. Eligible patients invited to book COVID-19 vaccine this week at Leicester hubs

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    If you are 70 years+ or Clinically Extremely Vulnerable with a shielding letter from the Government, you can book your vaccine at a Leicester hub

  32. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update - 1 Feb 2021

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    This week the vaccination of housebound patients in Rutland aged over 70 is underway.

  33. COVID-19 vaccination available for limited period for priority groups at Leicester hospital sites

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    People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who are currently a priority for COVID-19 vaccines are being invited to book a vaccination at one of three hospitals sites.

  34. Mobile breast screening unit returns to Rutland

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    We can now confirm that the mobile unit returned to Oakham last week, and began breast screening on 28 January

  35. Melodies for mums

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    With few face-to-face mum and baby groups running right now, and women more isolated than ever due to COVID-19, there has never been a better time to offer support for new mums.

  36. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update – 9/2/21

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    It’s fantastic news that Rutland Health Primary Care Network (PCN) has now administered the first COVID-19 vaccination to 8125 patients.

  37. January 2021 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for January 2021

  38. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update 17/2/21

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    Rutland Health Primary Care Network (PCN) is in the process of offering vaccination appointments to priority group 5 (people aged 65 to 69), and priority group 6 (vulnerable patients and carers).

  39. Building back better for carers

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    For a brave and honest view from an unpaid carer, about how the coronavirus crisis has affected carers in Rutland, tune into Jacqui Darlington’s livestreamed chat with James Townsend from Mobilise Care

  40. COVID-19 rapid testing centre opens in Rutland

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    The new COVID-19 rapid testing centre located at Oakham Enterprise Park is now open and offers regular tests to people who are unable to work from home and have no COVID symptoms.

  41. COVID-19 vaccination progress

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    Latest updates on COVID-19 vaccination progress

  42. Age UK newsletter

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    Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland works throughout Rutland with people over 50 and their carers, providing support, information and activities

  43. Board Meeting papers - 09/03/2021

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    Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 09 March 2021 from 18.30 – 20.30pm held via virtual Zoom meeting.

  44. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update – 8/3/21

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    The Rutland Health Primary Care Network (PCN) has now administered the first COVID-19 vaccination to over 13000 people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  48. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination plan update 31/3/21

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    Local update on Rutland's COVID-19 vaccination programme

  49. Health services over the Easter weekend

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    The NHS is here for you over Easter if you need it