Melodies for mums
Melodies for mums
With few face-to-face mum and baby groups running right now, and women more isolated than ever due to COVID-19, there has never been a better time to offer support for new mums.
8 February 2021
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An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands following the introduction of further national restrictions
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.
16 November 2020
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An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands
The NHS Dental Services in the Midlands has sent us this new update about the restarting of dental services in the Midlands.
30 September 2020
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Supporting your mental health and emotional wellbeing
Supporting people with their mental health has never been more important, as many struggle to deal with the Covid-19 lockdown.
26 August 2020
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What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
12 August 2020
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During the local Leicester lockdown, take extra care to protect yourself and others from coronavirus
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.
2 July 2020
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Anglian Water Support
Within these uncertain times, many people are worrying about their finances. Anglian Water Support can help.
8 June 2020
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Maternity support during COVID-19
Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.
1 June 2020
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New resources for people with learning disabilities and/or autism
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.
20 May 2020
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Looking after yourself during quarantine - Young Healthwatch News
Worries about Coronavirus (COVID-19) are common, a lot of people are worried about staying at home and avoiding seeing people outside their household.
6 May 2020
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Cancer and coronavirus
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.
4 May 2020
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Help the NHS to help you get the treatment you need
If you need medical help, the NHS is still here for you.
30 April 2020