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Access to health services in Rutland where treatment is needed on the same day
The local NHS has announced the outcome and next steps from the public consultation held at the start of 2025.
It has been confirmed that the new combined minor illness and minor injury service will be opening 1 April 2026.
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Advisory Board Meeting in Public
The next meeting in public of the Healthwatch Rutland (HWR) Advisory Board will be held online on 12 January 2026 from 2-4pm - join us! (meeting postponed from 1 December).
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New state-of-the-art treatment facility opens at Stamford and Rutland Hospital
Stamford Hospital's new day treatment unit is now welcoming patients in a number of specialties.
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Healthwatch petition reaches 10,000 signatures
Following news earlier this year that the Healthwatch network will close (probably sometime in 2027 but subject to government legislation) concerned members of the public around the country have signed a petition calling for the safeguarding of the independence of local voices in health and care.
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Public Health Service Directory
Updated directory gives information on all the public health and wellbeing services commissioned by Rutland County Council.
Find out more about locally provided support for early help and prevention of ill-health from teen health to weight management, sexual health and much more.
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Healthcare advice during the November resident doctors’ strike
Resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) will be on strike from 7am on Friday 14 November to 7am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
You should attend any planned medical appointments as normal. The NHS will contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled.
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Voluntary Action Rutland Transport Survey
You can help Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR) continue to serve the rural community of Rutland by shaping the transport service to meet the needs of users in the future.
Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR) has provided a Transport service to the residents of Rutland for over 40 years.
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You and your General Practice: a new charter for patients and General Practice
NHS England has produced a new guide to tell you what to expect from your general practice and how you can help them, so that you get the best from the NHS.
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Autumn 2025 COVID booster jabs – who is eligible?
When autumn comes, protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccinations will be starting to wane.
For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn. This protects people through the winter as COVID spreads more easily when more time is spent indoors .
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Winter flu vaccinations 2025 – who is eligible?
Flu can be particularly dangerous for certain groups, including pregnant women, young children, and people with certain long-term health conditions.
That’s why the free flu vaccination programme has been extended this year to protect local people ahead of the peak flu season in December and January.
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