1. COVID-19 vaccination progress

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    Latest updates on COVID-19 vaccination progress

  2. Age UK newsletter

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    Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland works throughout Rutland with people over 50 and their carers, providing support, information and activities

  3. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update – 8/3/21

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    The Rutland Health Primary Care Network (PCN) has now administered the first COVID-19 vaccination to over 13000 people.

  4. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination plan update 31/3/21

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    Local update on Rutland's COVID-19 vaccination programme

  5. Health services over the Easter weekend

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    The NHS is here for you over Easter if you need it

  6. Your opportunity to influence health and care services in Rutland: What matters to you?

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    A message from Dr Janet Underwood the Chair of Healthwatch Rutland

  7. What matters to you?

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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

  8. New mental health and wellbeing service for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    The provision of local mental health services has been strengthened by making it easier to access mental health support.

  9. Do you know anyone who could benefit from a GP Access card?

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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.

  10. February 2021 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for February 2021

  11. March 2021 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for March 2021

  12. Access to appointments at Oakham Medical Practice

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    We are aware that some patients have had difficulties accessing appointments at Oakham Medical Practice (OMP) in recent months.

  13. Lets Talk.. Healthwatch in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland launch a joint programme of community engagement

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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.

  14. Step 3 on the government’s ‘roadmap’ back to freedom comes into effect as of 17 May

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    England will take Step 3 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, with further freedoms legally allowed.

  15. ‘Step up to Great’ Mental Health services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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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).

  16. Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

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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.

  17. Let's Talk...come and have your say on accessing appointments at GP practices in Rutland

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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.

  18. Leicester’s acute hospitals and maternity services plans approved by Commissioners

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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.

  19. Help plan GP services by sharing your views

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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.

  20. Carers Mental Health

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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.’

  21. LPT People’s Council sets its work priorities

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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.

  22. Calling all over 18’s – Book your COVID vaccination now!

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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).

  23. Let’s Talk: Visiting Patients in Hospital

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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.

  24. How to stay involved and keep the Future Rutland Conversation going

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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.

  25. Let’s Talk: Health Checks and Screening

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    Do you usually access regular health checks and screening? How have these checks being put on hold affected you?

  26. Masks must still be worn in healthcare settings

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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.

  27. NWAFT lifts visiting restrictions

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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.

  28. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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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.

  29. Your views helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

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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.

  30. April 2021 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for April 2021

  31. May 2021 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2021

  32. Summer 2021 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2021

  33. Virtual Annual Meeting 2021

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    You are warmly invited to attend our virtual annual meeting (via Zoom) on 14 September 2021, 2pm -3.45pm.

  34. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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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.

  35. COVID-19 vaccination update - 20 September 2021

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    Latest information on Covid-19 booster vaccinations and vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds.

  36. Let’s Talk: Urgent and Emergency Care

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    Have you needed to use Urgent or Emergency Care such as A&E or the ambulance service during the pandemic? Or have you called NHS 111? If so, we would love to hear your views.

  37. Let's Talk

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    Find out more about our joint project with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire

  38. COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics – update 6/10/21

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    Find out where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination

  39. COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics - update 18/10/21

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    Latest information on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Rutland

  40. Let's Talk.... Urgent and Emergency Care Quick Poll

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    Have you dialled NHS 111 or 999 since the pandemic began in March 2020? Please share your experience in our quick, 5 question Poll.

  41. CQC rates Hamilton Dialysis Service inadequate and places it in special measures

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    From CQC press release of 15 October 2021:
    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Renal Services (UK) Ltd- Hamilton, inadequate overall and placed it in special measures following an inspection in July.

  42. COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for boosters and third doses – update 05/11/21

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    There has been confusion about COVID-19 boosters, with conflicting messages from local and national media as guidance has changed.
    Plan are changing frequently, and this is the best information we have at the moment and is subject to change..

  43. Help to shape a new Shared Vision for the future of Rutland

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    Have you taken part in the Future Rutland Conversation? It started in April of this year when people all across the County were asked what they value most about life
    in Rutland, and what they want from the future.

  44. Andy Williams appointed as Chief Executive of our local Health and Care System

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    Press release from LLR Clinical Commissioning Groups

  45. Visiting restrictions re-introduced due to rise in COVID-19 cases

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    A sharp rise in COVID-19 cases has meant the restriction of inpatient visiting in North West Anglia Foundation Trust hospitals.

  46. CQC finds improvement at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, but calls for further progress

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    From CQC press release 29 October 2021

  47. Residents asked to review Rutland's Health Priorities

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    People living in Rutland are being asked to read and comment on a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy that lists a range of health priorities for the county and its residents.

  48. Vaccination update 29 November 2021

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    See latest update for local COVID-19 Vaccinations

  49. Share your views on the draft Rutland Health and Wellbeing Strategy

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    Join us in a virtual discussion of the draft Rutland Health and Wellbeing Strategy on 15 December at 2pm on Zoom