News and reports

Local Healthwatch have created a petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care. We ask for your support in signing it.

Healthwatch services across England have signed a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the Government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS commissioning bodies.

The review of patient safety across the health and care landscape, by Dr Penny Dash, has been published

Our Annual Report showcases our work and the positive impact your feedback and input have made to health and care services throughout the year

Our work over the past year focused on ensuring that the public and patient voice is heard in the development of health and social care services, to meet the needs of the Rutland community.

Our next Board Meeting in public will be held at the Oakham Enterprise Park in room 16A on 30 June 2025 from 2pm to 3pm - join us!

Events were held each day in Rutland during Dementia Action Week (19-23 May 2025) to raise awareness of dementia and the local support services available.

With effect from 1st May 2025 there have been some changes made to how repeat prescriptions are handled at the Practice.

Healthwatch Rutland volunteers along with colleagues from Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire undertook Enter and View visits in November 2024 to the Leicester Royal Infirmary Ophthalmology Department.

People who pay for their own social care in Rutland (also called ‘self-funders’) highlight the strengths of current services and the need for better support during what can be a complex and emotional journey.

Read our engagement report about the experiences of children, young people and families of receiving healthcare in Rutland.

During the second half of 2024-25 we focused our community outreach work on targeted engagement to hear about the experiences of children, young people and families of receiving healthcare in Rutland.