News and reports

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Healthwatch Rutland recent research finds significant concerns regarding NHS communication and administrative inefficiencies, which are causing distress and frustration for patients

Our latest Healthwatch Rutland report reveals patient frustration with NHS communication and administration processes.

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is inviting people to have their say on proposals to change healthcare services in Rutland.

An independent report based on our findings from an Enter and View visit to the Leicester Royal Infirmary’s Children’s Emergency Department.

The roving healthcare unit is offering walk-in vaccinations in Rutland in January.

We want to understand the journey self-funders take to find out what help is available to make decisions about what care and support to obtain.

An independent report based on our findings from an Enter & View visit to The Beacon Unit.

Throughout November we have continued our focus of engaging with children, young people and families about their experiences of accessing GP appointments and NHS dentistry in Rutland. We visited a stay and play session at the Uppingham Scout Hut and listened to the Rutland Disabled Youth Forum.

In November we attended the Healthwatch England National Conference in London. Being 1 of 153 local Healthwatch, it was a great opportunity for us to network with other local Healthwatch and hear about their successes and challenges from the past year.

The NHS is urging everyone eligible for a COVID-19 or Flu jab to get vaccinated this autumn.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the virus causing many coughs and colds, which peaks in December and January each year.

Usually, RSV infections get better by themselves, but they can become much more serious for some people, particularly babies and older adults. A vaccine is now available to help protect young babies and older people from becoming seriously unwell from RSV.