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Rutland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme commenced in December 2020 and is focused currently on priority group 1 of over 80’s, care home residents and workers, and some NHS frontline staff. -
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We were thrilled to receive some good news at the very start of 2021! Jacqui Darlington, our Vice Chair was awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to the community in Rutland. -
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Rutland Health PCN has announced that the first COVID-19 vaccination has been given to 89.6% of the 2753 patients aged over 80 in Rutland. -
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"Your local NHS is currently under immense pressure from the impact of Covid-19." -
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We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team to lead on the development of our volunteer base and to facilitate engagement and involvement of local people in our work. -
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If you are 70 years+ or Clinically Extremely Vulnerable with a shielding letter from the Government, you can book your vaccine at a Leicester hub -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for January 2021 -
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This week the vaccination of housebound patients in Rutland aged over 70 is underway. -
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People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who are currently a priority for COVID-19 vaccines are being invited to book a vaccination at one of three hospitals sites. -
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We can now confirm that the mobile unit returned to Oakham last week, and began breast screening on 28 January -
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It’s fantastic news that Rutland Health Primary Care Network (PCN) has now administered the first COVID-19 vaccination to 8125 patients. -
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Rutland Health Primary Care Network (PCN) is in the process of offering vaccination appointments to priority group 5 (people aged 65 to 69), and priority group 6 (vulnerable patients and carers). -
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For a brave and honest view from an unpaid carer, about how the coronavirus crisis has affected carers in Rutland, tune into Jacqui Darlington’s livestreamed chat with James Townsend from Mobilise Care -
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The new COVID-19 rapid testing centre located at Oakham Enterprise Park is now open and offers regular tests to people who are unable to work from home and have no COVID symptoms. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for February 2021 -
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Latest updates on COVID-19 vaccination progress -
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Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland works throughout Rutland with people over 50 and their carers, providing support, information and activities -
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The Rutland Health Primary Care Network (PCN) has now administered the first COVID-19 vaccination to over 13000 people. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for March 2021 -
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Local update on Rutland's COVID-19 vaccination programme -
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The NHS is here for you over Easter if you need it -
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A message from Dr Janet Underwood the Chair of Healthwatch Rutland -
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Our project What matters to you? is asking how you want to take control of your own health and wellbeing and help you to live a healthier life -
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The provision of local mental health services has been strengthened by making it easier to access mental health support. -
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Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for April 2021 -
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We are aware that some patients have had difficulties accessing appointments at Oakham Medical Practice (OMP) in recent months. -
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Working together with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire, Healthwatch Rutland will be running a series of themed community focus groups to identify the impact of changes introduced across health and social care, in response to the pandemic. -
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England will take Step 3 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, with further freedoms legally allowed. -
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The NHS is urging the public to have their say on plans to improve the way adult mental health care is delivered across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). -
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Healthwatch England warns dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2021 -
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Find out more about our joint project with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire -
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As part of our new 'Lets Talk' joint project with Leicester and Leicestershire Healthwatch we will be having our first conversation around accessing appointments at GP practices in Rutland. -
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The plans to reconfigure Leicester’s acute hospitals and maternity services were approved by the Governing Bodies of Leicester’s Clinical Commissioning Groups, at an extraordinary meeting on 8 June 2021. -
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The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is asking local residents to share their views and experiences of services provided at local GP practices and health centres by taking part in an online survey. -
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We had a great conversation around carers mental health as part of Carers Week. The theme of the week was making sure caring was ‘visible and valued.’ -
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Leicestershire Partnership Trust’s (LPT) independent Patient, Carer and Voluntary & Community Sector led People’s Council has set it priorities for the year ahead and its plans for how it will raise awareness of its work. -
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If you are a patient of one of the four Rutland GP practices you can book at the Rutland Covid vaccination centre by using the link that is sent to your mobile phone as a text message (SMS). -
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Have you tried to visit someone in hospital during or after lockdown? Did you spend time in labour without your birthing partner present? If so, we would value hearing your experiences. -
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Rutland County Council is once again inviting people to get involved in the Future Rutland Conversation, during the next stage of developing a new shared Vision for the county. -
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Do you usually access regular health checks and screening? How have these checks being put on hold affected you? -
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The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) advises that you still need to wear a mask or face covering in healthcare settings, including GP practices, hospitals and vaccination sites. -
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From Friday 6 August, current visiting restrictions in place at North West Anglia Foundation Trust hospitals (Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford Hospitals) will be lifted following the drop in local infection rates. -
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The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below. -
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NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2021 -
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You are warmly invited to attend our virtual annual meeting (via Zoom) on 14 September 2021, 2pm -3.45pm. -
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Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait. -
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Latest information on Covid-19 booster vaccinations and vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds.