News and reports

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.

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.

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

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

Due to the status escalation of COVID-19, we have decided to take the precautionary decision for everyone to work remotely (i.e. from home) as of Monday 16 March.

Drop-in clinics are being held in GP practices to encourage more women to have their cervical screening, which is also known as the smear test.

Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 10 March 2020 from 6.30 - 8.30pm. Tinwell Room, Rutland Community Hub, Lands’ End Way, Oakham.

Are you an expectant parent or have a very young baby? We’re encouraging you to take a little trip to the dentist so you can get the support you need to develop good dental routines as early as possible.

Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need.

NHS England has published its call for evidence for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) review. The review was announced in October at our conference and responds to issues raised across the network.

Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for January 2020

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