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Share your experience of health and social care services during the Covid-19 pandemic

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a number of temporary changes have been made to health care services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, in order to delay the spread of the virus.

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Healthwatch Rutland’s support for health and care services and the people using them during the pandemic

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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Health and social care needs of the Armed Forces community in Rutland, Harborough and South Kesteven – New report published

A report of the views and experiences of people with a connection to the British Armed Forces living or stationed in Rutland, Harborough or South Kesteven has now been published.

31 October 2019

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Report shows people in Rutland want more health and care services delivered locally

Over 200 people shared their experiences and views on how to improve health and care services in Rutland.

25 September 2019

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Healthwatch Rutland Annual Report 2018-2019

We experienced a lot of change in 2018-19, but were still busy working to ensure that the voices of all Rutland people were heard on the local delivery of health and social care. Read our annual report to find out what we...

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New mental health Central Access Point

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

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Unpaid carers in the news

Find out local news and coronavirus guidance for and about unpaid carers

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Update on accessing Dental Services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR)

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.

Latest reports and publications

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Postponed: Board Meeting papers - 10 March 2020

Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 10 March...

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January 2020 Newsletter

31 January 2020

Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for...

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December 2019 Newsletter

19 December 2019

Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for...

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Board Meeting papers - 10/12/2019

4 December 2019

Board Meeting papers for 10/12/2019