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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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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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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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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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Rutland County Council has published a Covid-19 outbreak management plan -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for March 2020 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for April 2020 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2020 -
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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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The Patient Engagement team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) wants to hear from you! -
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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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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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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2020 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for September 2020
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for October 2020 -
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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. -
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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. -
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Rutland Health Primary Care Network has been working with partner organisations on provision of Covid-19 vaccination for patients. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for November 2020 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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This week the vaccination of housebound patients in Rutland aged over 70 is underway. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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). -
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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. -
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Latest updates on COVID-19 vaccination progress -
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The Rutland Health Primary Care Network (PCN) has now administered the first COVID-19 vaccination to over 13000 people. -
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Local update on Rutland's COVID-19 vaccination programme -
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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. -
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England will take Step 3 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, with further freedoms legally allowed. -
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If you are a patient of one of the four Rutland GP practices you can book at the Rutland Covid vaccination centre by using the link that is sent to your mobile phone as a text message (SMS). -
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The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) advises that you still need to wear a mask or face covering in healthcare settings, including GP practices, hospitals and vaccination sites. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2021 -
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Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait. -
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Latest information on Covid-19 booster vaccinations and vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds. -
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Find out where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination -
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Latest information on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Rutland -
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A sharp rise in COVID-19 cases has meant the restriction of inpatient visiting in North West Anglia Foundation Trust hospitals.