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The four GP practices in Rutland have made significant changes to the way they are working in order to protect patients from risk of infection. -
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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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Age UK works throughout Rutland with people over 50 and their carers, providing support, information and activities. As things are changing on a daily basis, Age UK has published a newsletter to address their current situation. -
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Leicester Partnership Trust (LPT) patient involvement update in response to changes due to coronavirus -
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but you should still seek help if you have a serious health condition or concerning symptoms. -
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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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Isolation and social distancing is very difficult for everybody, especially for those with existing mental health conditions. It can be a struggle for anyone to cope with isolation and the immense changes to our way of life. -
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If you need medical help, the NHS is still here for you. -
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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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Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. -
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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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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. -
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. -
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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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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. -
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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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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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During the height of the Spring 2020 Coronavirus lockdown, between late April and early June, we were asking the public across Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) to tell us about their experiences of health and care support. -
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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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Although tighter national restrictions came into force on 5 November, in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices will continue to remain open. -
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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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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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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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If you have had the first part of your life-saving COVID-19 vaccination, it’s absolutely vital that you take up the offer of the second part. -
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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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Two doses will give you vital extra protection against the Delta variant which data suggests is between 40% and 80% more transmissible than the Alpha variant -
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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.