1. Board meeting papers - 18/03/2016

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    Board meeting papers from 18/03/2016.

  2. Enter and View Report - Younger Disabled Unit, Leicester General Hospital/Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, March 2016

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    Part of the local Healthwatch programme is to carry out Enter and View visits. Local Healthwatch representatives carry out these visits to health and social care services to find out how they are being run and make recommendations.

  3. Board meeting papers - 20/05/2016

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    Board meeting papers from 20/05/2016.

  4. Dementia Report - May 2016

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    We wanted to hear users' and carers' experiences but this report also draws on the valuable insight of about 300 carers, professionals, voluntary organisations and planners.

  5. Healthwatch Rutland Annual Report 2015-2016

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    Report on the findings, achievements and outcomes of 2015 - 2016, Healthwatch Rutland's second year's work since starting in Oakham in April 2014.

  6. Board meeting papers - 15/07/2016

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    Board meeting papers from 15/07/2016.

  7. East Midlands Ambulance Service Task Group

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    Concerns remain very high over the extremely poor response times in Rutland. Our EMAS listening event in July 2016 gave the opportunity to EMAS to describe current actions being taken to address issues in Rutland.

  8. Young Peoples’ Mental Health Report - August 2016

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    What the young people of Rutland told us and how we worked with them to make things better.

  9. Healthwatch Rutland Annual Meeting papers 16/9/16

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    Healthwatch Rutland Annual Meeting agenda and papers from 16/9/16.

  10. Enter and View report - Brightways and Rutwel, October 2016

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    Part of our local Healthwatch programme is to carry out Enter and View visits to these visits to health and social care services to find out how they are being run and make recommendations.

  11. 2016 Mid Year Report

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    We published our annual report in June 2016. A hard copy of the report can be requested from the Healthwatch Rutland office.

  12. Board meeting papers - 18/11/2016

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    Board Meeting papers from 18/11/16.

  13. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  14. Enter and View report - Rutland Care Village Dec 2016

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    Part of our local Healthwatch programme is to carry out Enter and View visits. Healthwatch Rutland authorised representatives carry out these visits to health and social care services to find out how they are being run and make recommendations.

  15. COVID-19 vaccination programme update

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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.

  16. New Year’s Honour for Jacqui Darlington

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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.

  17. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update

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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.

  18. An important message from your local NHS regarding coronavirus

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    "Your local NHS is currently under immense pressure from the impact of Covid-19."

  19. Hiring: Healthwatch Rutland Community Engagement Officer

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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.

  20. Eligible patients invited to book COVID-19 vaccine this week at Leicester hubs

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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

  21. January 2021 Newsletter

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

  22. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update - 1 Feb 2021

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    This week the vaccination of housebound patients in Rutland aged over 70 is underway.

  23. COVID-19 vaccination available for limited period for priority groups at Leicester hospital sites

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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.

  24. Mobile breast screening unit returns to Rutland

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    We can now confirm that the mobile unit returned to Oakham last week, and began breast screening on 28 January

  25. Melodies for mums

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    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.

  26. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update – 9/2/21

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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.

  27. Rutland COVID-19 vaccination programme update 17/2/21

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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).

  28. Building back better for 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

  29. COVID-19 rapid testing centre opens in Rutland

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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.

  30. February 2021 Newsletter

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

  31. COVID-19 vaccination progress

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    Latest updates on COVID-19 vaccination progress

  32. 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

  33. 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.

  34. Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting - 09/03/2021

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  35. Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting - 08/06/2021

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  36. 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.

  37. 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

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

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

  39. 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.

  40. March 2021 Newsletter

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

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

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    Local update on Rutland's COVID-19 vaccination programme

  42. Health services over the Easter weekend

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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. April 2021 Newsletter

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

  49. 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.

  50. 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.