News and reports

Although a localised lockdown is in place for Leicester and some of its outlying areas for at least two weeks, the tougher restrictions do not apply in Rutland.

Rutland County Council has published a Covid-19 outbreak management plan

During 2019-20 we continued to assert ourselves as an independent champion to put Rutland people at the heart of decisions as the health and care environment moves towards an integrated care system and single strategic commissioning body.

The Big Barnardo’s Conversation is aimed at highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on children and young people across the UK.

Visitors and outpatients attending any NHS hospital setting from Monday 15 June will be required to wear a facemask or face covering to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.

Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

As part of the initial response to the Covid-19 outbreak some urgent care centres were closed in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. A phased reopening has now started.

Dental practices in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will begin opening from 8 June 2020 but patients should contact their practice to check arrangements.

Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 09 June 2020 from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Virtual Zoom meeting.

Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

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

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