News and reports

People in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland are being asked to take part in a survey to find out how much they know about long COVID so that more people with symptoms can be offered support

Leicestershire County Council is running a consultation on sexual health services, which is now live and will run until midnight on 12 March. The purpose of this engagement is to seek views on what the services should offer and how they might work.

The Care Quality Commission’s 6-month follow-up inspection of Oakham Medical Practice has moved the practice from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’ overall, taking it out of special measures.

Merry Christmas to all! To those who have shared their story, to our dedicated volunteers, and to our partners who have worked with us throughout the year.

Keep up-to-date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland's updates for November 2021.

If you would like to come along to our Board Meeting in Public this will be held online on the 6 December from 6:30- 8:30pm. ** PLEASE NOTE THIS HAS CHANGED FROM AN IN-PERSON MEETING TO ONLINE**.

Healthwatch Rutland in conjunction with our contract holder Connected Together CIC and our sister Healthwatch in Northamptonshire have achieved the Cyber Essentials certification this month.

We had a really informative time at our recent Annual Meeting on November 3rd 2022.

A new local NHS campaign has been launched this month to help people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to get the right care as quickly as possible.

The autumn COVID booster is now available to everyone aged 50+, as well as anyone aged 5+ who is at high risk due to a health condition or weakened immune system, or if they live with someone who has a weakened immune system.

A new service enabling patients to receive treatment at home instead of in hospital, is being extended to support patients with a wider range of health conditions in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The Healthwatch Rutland's contract provided by Connected Together CIC has been renewed for a further year to March 2024.