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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

If you have a learning disability or are autistic, or care for someone is, you can complete a ‘Grab and Go guide’ ready to give information to doctors and nurses if you need to go to hospital because of Covid-19 in the future.

Find out local news and coronavirus guidance for and about unpaid carers

Worries about Coronavirus (COVID-19) are common, a lot of people are worried about staying at home and avoiding seeing people outside their household.

If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

In line with national guidance issued in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices in LLR are currently closed for routine “face to face” dental appointments.

If you need medical help, the NHS is still here for you.

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

Isolation and social distancing is very difficult for everybody, especially for those with existing mental health conditions. It can be a struggle for anyone to cope with isolation and the immense changes to our way of life.