1. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services review - Call for evidence

    News -

    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.

  2. What can I expect from young people’s mental health services?

    Advice and Information -

    Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need.

  3. Information on Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

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

    News -

    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

  5. Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations

    Advice and Information -

    It can be hard to keep up with the constantly changing and evolving nature of guidance and help with coronavirus. Here are some links to different national organisations and their advice.

  6. Coronavirus: find information about local services and updates relating to coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    We are trying to keep this as up to date as possible but please note that given the fast-moving nature of the situation some of the links may contain out-of-date information, especially those linking to documents rather than web pages.

  7. Temporary local NHS service changes to focus on COVID-19

    News -

    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.

  8. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

    Advice and Information -

    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  9. Accessing dental services in the East Midlands

    News -

    An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands:

  10. Planning care at the end of life

    Advice and Information -

    With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you and your loved ones discuss your preferences for end of life care. This is especially important if you have been identified as high risk of severe illness if you catch COVID-19.

  11. New mental health Central Access Point

    News -

    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

  12. Urgent care – talk before you walk

    News -

    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.

  13. Covid-19 outbreak management plan for Rutland

    News -

    Rutland County Council has published a Covid-19 outbreak management plan

  14. More people than ever are eligible for a free flu vaccination this year

    News -

    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.

  15. New NHS COVID-19 app

    News -

    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.

  16. An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS Dental Services in the Midlands has sent us this new update about the restarting of dental services in the Midlands.

  17. Listen to Healthwatch discussing local NHS reconfiguration plans on the Persani Podcast

    News -

    You can hear Dr Janet Underwood, Chair of Healthwatch Rutland, talking to local radio presenter Rob Persani, in this week’s Persani Podcast.

  18. Proposal for health and care in Rutland under discussion

    News -

    Rutland residents and health care professionals to come together and discuss the development of a local plan for health and care in Rutland.

  19. Covid-19 vaccination programme in Rutland

    News -

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