1. Melodies for mums

    Advice and Information -

    With few face-to-face mum and baby groups running right now, and women more isolated than ever due to COVID-19, there has never been a better time to offer support for new mums.

  2. Board Meeting papers - 09/03/2021

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    Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 09 March 2021 from 18.30 – 20.30pm held via virtual Zoom meeting.

  3. What can your NHS dentist do for you? - Guidance from NHS England

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement has produced this national guidance leaflet to help explain how NHS dental services work

  4. Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

    Advice and Information -

    Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed. Find out how to access the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

  5. Update on access to NHS Dental Services in the Midlands - March 2021

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    The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us a new update about access to dental services in the region.

  6. Second dose of the life-saving COVID-19 vaccination is vital for maximum protection

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    If you have had the first part of your life-saving COVID-19 vaccination, it’s absolutely vital that you take up the offer of the second part.

  7. Board Meeting papers - 08/06/2021

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    Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 08 June 2021 from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Virtual Zoom meeting.

  8. Stakeholder NHS dentistry and Covid-19 update - June 2021

    Advice and Information -

    We are aware that people are finding it difficult to access NHS dental treatment and we are discussing the issues with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update.

  9. Annual Report 2020-2021 - On equal terms

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    This year has been a very difficult one for everybody. While Healthwatch couldn't visit health and social care premises, we were still able to investigate the impact of the pandemic on people's access to the services that matter to them most.

  10. The Importance of Two Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines

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    Two doses will give you vital extra protection against the Delta variant which data suggests is between 40% and 80% more transmissible than the Alpha variant

  11. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at these top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  12. Peppers – A Safe Place

    Advice and Information -

    Pepper's - A Safe Place aims to provide anyone struggling with their mental health with a space to relax, take some time out and chat with friendly volunteers and like-minded individuals.

  13. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

  14. What Matters to You? Our report on what people in the county want from Place-based Health and Care

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    To help inform the creation of a new Place-based Health and Care Plan for Rutland, we asked people in Rutland to tell us what they need and want from local health and care services when they are ill, and to help them live healthy lives.

  15. Board Meeting papers - 14/09/2021

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    Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting. This will be a virtual meeting, held in public via Zoom on 14 September 2021 from 4pm - 5pm.

  16. Your views on accessing GP Practice Appointments

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    Our Lets’ Talk… Accessing GP Practice Appointments engagement asked how the changes in accessing appointments at your GP Practice has affected you and your family. Read our report on what you told us.

  17. Our Decision-making Policy

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    Every Local Healthwatch must have a published Decision-making Policy. This policy helps Healthwatch Rutland make decisions and prioritise work.

  18. Our Vision, Values and Strategy

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    Find out about Healthwatch Rutland's vision, values and strategy

  19. Carers Mental Health

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    Carers Week 2021 'Making Caring Visible and Valued: A Focus on Carers Mental Health in Rutland.

  20. Protect yourself and your family by getting a flu jab

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    Keep yourself and your family safe this winter by taking up your free flu jab as well as a COVID-19 booster if you are eligible

  21. Let's Talk... Hospital Visiting - Engagement Report

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    The Healthwatch ‘Let’s Talk...’ project in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is looking at how the changes that have been made to health and social care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, have affected patients and their loved ones.

  22. You and Your GP Practice – supporting you with minor ailments

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    Patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being supported to look after minor ailments themselves, as part of a new campaign called ‘You and Your GP Practice’.

  23. Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting in Public - 7/12/21

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    Read the papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting. This will be a virtual meeting, held in public via Zoom, on 7 December 2021 from 6.30 to 8.30pm

  24. 'Let's Talk' Regular Health Checks and Screening: Engagement Summary

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    As part of our 'Let’s Talk..' project we looked into the topic of ‘Regular Health Checks and Screening’ to understand the impact of changes that have taken place in these services due to COVID-19.