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The new PPG is a recently revived, independent and voluntary group of patients who meet regularly to discuss issues relating to Oakham Medical Practice -
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Find out what our Enter and View teams heard from people attending the Stamford Minor Injuries Unit -
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This year Healthwatch marks its tenth anniversary! -
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Are services in Rutland meeting the needs of people with dementia, their families and carers? -
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Family hubs are a way of joining up services locally by bringing existing family help services together to improve access, both physically and online. -
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New local Healthwatch research shows that one of the big challenges for people living with dementia, and their carers, is to be able to access information and support services that are appropriate for their individual needs, at the right time -
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We heard from more than 350 people across LLR living with Dementia, their families and carers, during our research project last Autumn. -
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NHS England has published its GP Recovery Plan and Healthwatch England have responded: read the Healthwatch statement here. -
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Oakham Minor Injuries Unit now operating with new opening hours -
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Our next Board Meeting in public will be held virtually on 3 July 2023 from 6.30 to 8.30pm -
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This handbook has been produced to help to introduce you to the work of Connected Together CIC (CTCIC) and the organisations it manages, including Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire (HWNW) and Healthwatch Rutland (HWR). -
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Rutland women told us their experiences of Maternity Services in our latest "Lets Talk" themed engagement -
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This Code of Behaviour must be used in conjunction with CTCIC’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. -
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During their employment, in the case of directors, board members, staff, or in their capacity of volunteers, persons will most certainly have access to or have sight of documents and other information that is of a confidential nature. -
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This policy covers Connected Together CIC and all its contracts and managed organisations. -
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Connected Together Community Interest Company (CTCIC) Board has overall responsibility for volunteers within CTCIC, its organisations, contracts, and subsidiaries, -
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The purpose of this policy and procedure document is to ensure that Healthwatch (HW) staff, volunteers and external stakeholders are clear when, where and how Enter and View is carried out. -
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CTCIC recognises that under environmental legislation it has responsibility and accountability for its impacts on the environment created (both directly and indirectly) by our operations, services, and activities. -
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Connected Together CIC is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our employees and volunteers and eliminating unlawful discrimination. -
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This policy is intended to provide help and support to Connected Together volunteers who feel that they have been denied the right to be treated with dignity and respect. -
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Connected Together (CTCIC) is committed to the health, safety and welfare of employees as defined in all current legislation and relevant codes of practice and guidance applicable to the services we provide. -
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The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all ICT equipment used by Connected Together CIC, (from hereinafter referred to as CTCIC) and all contracts it holds is used effectively, safely, and legally -
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It is very important that every member of staff and volunteer who works with CTCIC/Local Healthwatch is aware of their role and responsibilities online and have clear guidelines under which to operate. -
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Occasionally issues can arise when someone is volunteering with us. It is important to have procedures in place to help deal with any issues before they become bigger problems -
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The purpose of this policy is to outline the duty and responsibilities of staff, Board members and volunteers in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse. -
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This policy refers to children and young people (CYP). For the purposes of this policy a child, as defined by the Children Act 1989 and 2004, is anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. -
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We want to be sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to take part in Connected Together activity and recognise that no-one should lose out through incurring costs associated with their volunteering. -
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Our work over the past year has focused on ensuring that the public and patient voice is championed in the development of health and social care services to meet the needs of the Rutland community. -
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Progress made during the first year of the Rutland Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Place Plan is described in the Health and Wellbeing Board Annual Report.
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The strategy is for everyone affected by dementia – people with a diagnosis of dementia, their families and carers, and people and organisations who work to support them. -
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From 1 July 2023, the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services has changed. -
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The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) has published the new five-year plan which sets out how it will work collaboratively to improve health and care services and outcomes for patients across the city and counties for the future. -
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Our programme to understand more about how local urgent care services are meeting people's needs continued as Healthwatch Rutland recently visited the Corby Urgent Care Centre. -
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Tell us your recent experiences of Oakham Medical Practice -
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AGMs for a local Hospital Trust and the Integrated Care Board are open to public attendance on 14 September -
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People who are eligible will be offered a COVID booster vaccine from 11 September. -
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Our next Board Meeting in public will be online, on 24 October 2023 from 3.30-4.30pm. -
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Find out about Leicester's new, free bus service -
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We are heading out across Rutland in the coming months to listen to your views on our local health and social care services.
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December 2022 saw Voluntary Action Rutland make a huge change, probably the biggest in its history. -
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When you are looking after someone else it can be hard to find the time to look after yourself and stay well. -
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An independent, in-depth look at how patients have experienced Oakham Medical Practice in 2023. -
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New research shows that patients at Oakham Medical Practice feel that the service has improved throughout 2023 but appointment availability and continuity of care remain the biggest issues. -
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You may have seen a familiar vehicle driving around Rutland over the last few weeks, the Rural Coffee Connect van is back serving free hot drinks to rural residents.
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The Rutland Healthcare Support service was formed back in 2008 and is still running today with a team of dedicated volunteers. With a break in service due to relocating, the organisation has recently opened their doors again in their new premises in Barleythorpe. The new base for the Rutland Healthcare Support shop offers free parking and is easily accessible through automatic doors just off the car park. They offer a sales service as well as items to hire such as crutches, toilet aids and wheelchairs from £1 per day. -
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Community hubs across Rutland are once again offering a warm space for local people to visit amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis.
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Our local NHS wants to hear from children and young people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. -
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Please see below for the latest news and updates from Healthwatch Rutland.