News and reports

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).

Stamford Hospital's new day treatment unit is now welcoming patients in a number of specialties.

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.

Updated directory gives information on all the public health and wellbeing services commissioned by Rutland County Council.

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 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.

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.

When autumn comes, protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccinations will be starting to wane.

Flu can be particularly dangerous for certain groups, including pregnant women, young children, and people with certain long-term health conditions.

Healthwatch Rutland has challenged a Rutland Times report of 18 September that misquoted its representative on prescription delays, warning the error could cause needless concern and damage trust in local GP services.

Our next Board Meeting in public will be online, on 8 September 2025 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm - join us!

Healthwatch Rutland (HWR) in collaboration with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire (HWLL) are inviting women and girls of all ages and backgrounds to share their experiences of health and care services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).