News and reports

Healthwatch Rutland has been in the news this week as we highlighted delays both in creation of the local Dental Access Plan, and in securing a new provider to improve appointment availability in Rutland.

The NHS is asking people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) to join a conversation about stopping gluten-free products on prescription.

During the year we continued to speak out to health and care providers to ensure that the views and needs of Rutland people are at the heart of decision-making on health and social care matters.

During the year we continued to speak out to health and care providers to ensure that the views and needs of Rutland people are at the heart of decision-making on health and social care matters.

Our next Board Meeting in public will be online, on 4 June 2024 from 6.30pm to 8pm - join us!

There were events held each day in Rutland during the recent Dementia Action Week (13-19 May) to raise awareness of dementia and the local support services available. Healthwatch Rutland supported an event held at The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham organised by The Rotary Club, in partnership with Uppingham Surgery Patient Participation Group.

Local residents talk to us about their experiences at the Oakham Minor Injuries Unit.

The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

During Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 we had the opportunity to visit Peppers - A Safe Place. Peppers is a group based in Oakham for people who may be struggling with their mental health or experiencing feelings of loneliness.

With the theme of "Moving more for our mental health", there's lots on offer during Mental Health Awareness Week which takes place from 13th to 19th May this year.

This year, Dementia Action Week will run from 13-19 May. Each year organisations come together to raise awareness of dementia and the support which is available.

Join us in Uppingham on Monday 13 May for an event to kick off this week of dementia awareness raising.

In April 2024 we had the opportunity to deliver a presentation to the Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) Women’s Institute (WI) on the theme of dentistry. Each year the National Federation of WIs chooses a resolution to call for change on a current issue in society. This year’s resolution is based around dentistry.