1. CQC Inspection of Leicestershire Partnership Trust gives overall “Requires Improvement” rating

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given Leicestershire Partnership Trust’s (LPT) an overall rating of “Requires Improvement” in its recently published inspection report.

  2. Thames Ambulance Service rated “Inadequate” by CQC

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    Thames Ambulance Service Ltd (TASL) was commissioned in 2017 to provide Non-Emergency Patient Transfer Services (NEPTS) for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).

  3. It's your NHS… Have your Say

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    Today we launch the “What Would You Do?” campaign to encourage everyone in Rutland to share their views about what changes to local NHS services should be made in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  4. There is still time for forces families to respond to survey

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    There is still time for Armed Forces families to share their experiences as part of a wide-ranging survey looking at aspects of military life.

  5. Armed Forces Survey

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    Are you a veteran, reservist, serving in the armed forces or family of someone who is?

  6. Public engagement on the NHS Long Term Plan

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    We are working with colleagues in Healthwatch Leicester/Leicestershire to deliver co-ordinated engagement with the public about the plan’s proposals.

  7. Get involved in re-designing community health services

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    Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the NHS groups that plan and buy health services, have been talking to people about their experiences of community health services.

  8. Next Steps to better care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    NHS organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) have published the Better Care Together ‘Next steps to better care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’.

  9. Urgent Care Service at Rutland Memorial this bank holiday weekend

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    The Clinical Commissioning Group have given assurances to Healthwatch Rutland that Urgent Care Services in East Leicestershire and Rutland are operating as advertised this bank holiday weekend (including Urgent Care at Rutland Memorial Hospital)

  10. May 2019 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2019

  11. The local NHS shares its ambitions for improving hospital care

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    The Better Care Together (BCT) team has launched a new video highlighting proposed changes at Leicester’s hospitals that include acute and maternity services for patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  12. The Care Quality Commission rates East Midlands Ambulance Service as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for caring

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    Congratulations to East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) which was graded overall as 'Good', with 'Outstanding' for the care that it provides, in the recent Care Quality Commission inspection report.

  13. Summer 2019 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2019

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

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    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.

  15. September 2019 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for September 2019

  16. Speak up and help improve health and care in Rutland

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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

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

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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

  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. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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!

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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).

  27. 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.

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

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    Share your views about the change in service

  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. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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”.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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."

  40. 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

  41. 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.

  42. 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

  43. What matters to you?

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    Our project What matters to you? is asking how you want to take control of your own health and wellbeing and help you to live a healthier life

  44. 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.

  45. Leicester’s acute hospitals and maternity services plans approved by Commissioners

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    The plans to reconfigure Leicester’s acute hospitals and maternity services were approved by the Governing Bodies of Leicester’s Clinical Commissioning Groups, at an extraordinary meeting on 8 June 2021.