News and reports

A total of 14 GP vacancies in local practices have been filled as a result of an international recruitment scheme that aims to reduce reliance on locum doctors.

Young Healthwatch Rutland is the voice for young people in Rutland on health and social care

Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for November 2019

After starting off in September 2018, Young Healthwatch Rutland has already been making an impact on health and care issues locally.

With the winter season just beginning, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making it easier for people to find out how to treat minor illnesses themselves.

Inspire2tri provides a welcoming, safe and professional environment to develop confidence in movement, enable friendships and improve fitness in older and disability clients.

The Exercise Referral Scheme is a programme for adults (16+) with health conditions, who could benefit from increased physical activity.

The Royal College of Physicians has produced a guide for patients, carer and families to support older people who have broken a bone following a fall.

A record 25 million people in England will be offered a free flu vaccine this winter and for the first time, all primary school children will be offered the nasal spray.

Children and young adults who are seriously addicted to computer games will now be able to get help at the country’s first specialist clinic, set up as part of The NHS Long Term Plan.

Work to resurface the patient carpark at Oakham Medical Practice is scheduled to begin on 11 November 2019 and will continue for two weeks. Drainage will be improved as part of the works, to ensure that all surface water runs away from the car park area.

Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for October 2019