News and reports

From 1 April 2026, the NHS will introduce a new Minor Illness and Injury Service at Rutland Memorial Hospital, Oakham.

Following the outbreak of meningitis in Kent, the local NHS is reminding people of the symptoms of meningitis and how you can protect yourself.

This week’s King’s Fund report, 'The Future of Patient Voice: Learning from the Healthwatch Model', highlights that Healthwatch’s independence from the system has been central to its credibility with the public.

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) has approved the relocation of birth services from St Mary’s Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray to the midwife-led unit at Leicester General Hospital.

The next meeting in public of the Healthwatch Rutland (HWR) Advisory Board will be held online on 2 March 2026 from 2-3.30pm - join us!

Local Healthwatch organisations around the country have warned that the Government’s Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA) for the NHS 10-Year Health Plan fails to fully consider the impact of losing independent patient voice and scrutiny, as required under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

The service, based in Melton Mowbray, was paused in July 2025 due to safety concerns amidst staffing pressures

Patients registered with Latham House Medical Practice in Melton are being encouraged to share their feedback by completing a short patient survey. The survey asks patients to reflect on their experiences of accessing and using GP services at the practice.

We are proud to announce that we have achieved the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation, having been awarded the quality mark/standard for a further three years

The local NHS has issued new advice to help you get the right NHS care when you need it quickly.

Best wishes this festive season!

The local NHS has announced the outcome and next steps from the public consultation held at the start of 2025.