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We all love the NHS, but let’s make it even better this year. Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made locally, in our online survey. #SpeakUp2020 -
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The NHS is changing, and locally, that includes new roles in GP practices and how GP practices may work together to improve care. -
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Young Healthwatch Rutland held their first meeting of the new year! -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for February 2020 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for January 2020 -
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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. -
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Due to the status escalation of COVID-19, we have decided to take the precautionary decision for everyone to work remotely (i.e. from home) as of Monday 16 March. -
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Following announcements from the Government earlier this week on Coronavirus, the 1.5 million people who are identified as being particularly high risk are receiving text messages and letters from the NHS. -
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Our first priority is to help people access information about local health and care services and other organisations that are helping people at this time -
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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 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for March 2020 -
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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. -
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The lastest (2 April 2020) Coronavirus PCN update regarding high-risk patients. -
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An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands: -
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Leicester Partnership Trust (LPT) patient involvement update in response to changes due to coronavirus -
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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. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for April 2020 -
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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. -
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Find out local news and coronavirus guidance for and about unpaid carers -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2020 -
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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Rutland County Council has published a Covid-19 outbreak management plan -
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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. -
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This year’s Carers’ Week ran from June 8-14 with the theme #MakingCaringVisible. -
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The Patient Engagement team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) wants to hear from you! -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2020 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for September 2020
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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. -
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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). -
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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. -
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Share your views about the change in service -
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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. -
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Our work on the consultation for acute and maternity services at Leicester hospitals is progressing on two main fronts. -
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Healthwatch Rutland's contract with Connected Together has been renewed for another two years to March 2023. -
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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. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for October 2020 -
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Care Quality Commission's report today shows COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”.