1. 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

  2. Information on Coronavirus

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

  3. Alzheimer’s Society local services update

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    Local Alzheimer’s Society teams continue to provide information, support and guidance to those who need it.

  4. 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

  5. Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations

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    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. Bereavement care and support following the death of someone who was important to you

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    The processes that follow the death of a loved one may be different during the coronavirus pandemic, so you can find here some links to advice that will help to guide you through the process and what you need to do, after the death.

  7. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  8. Looking after yourself during quarantine - Young Healthwatch News

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    Worries about Coronavirus (COVID-19) are common, a lot of people are worried about staying at home and avoiding seeing people outside their household.

  9. New resources for people with learning disabilities and/or autism

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    If you have a learning disability or are autistic, or care for someone is, you can complete a ‘Grab and Go guide’ ready to give information to doctors and nurses if you need to go to hospital because of Covid-19 in the future.

  10. New mental health Central Access Point

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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

  11. 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.

  12. Covid-19 outbreak management plan for Rutland

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

  13. During the local Leicester lockdown, take extra care to protect yourself and others from coronavirus

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    Although a localised lockdown is in place for Leicester and some of its outlying areas for at least two weeks, the tougher restrictions do not apply in Rutland.

  14. Your experiences of Health and Care services during the Covid-19 pandemic

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    1383 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland completed a survey from local Healthwatch and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), that ran from 30 April to 7 June 2020. Of these there were 135 responses from people in Rutland.

  15. Making Caring Visible

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    This year’s Carers’ Week ran from June 8-14 with the theme #MakingCaringVisible.

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

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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.

  17. Find out more about Healthwatch Rutland's 2020 Annual Meeting

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    Read the notes from the Q and A about 'Restarting NHS services for Rutland people with an integrated and place-based approach' at Healthwatch Rutland's 2020 Annual Meeting

  18. 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.