1. 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.’

  2. 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.

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

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

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    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.

  9. 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?

  10. Peppers – A Safe Place

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    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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Summer 2021 Newsletter

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

  16. How can your pharmacy help you?

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

  17. Virtual Annual Meeting

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  18. Healthwatch Rutland board meeting

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  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Newsletter September 2021

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    Keep up-to-date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for September 2021.

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

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    Find out where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination

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

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    Latest information on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Rutland

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Our Vision, Values and Strategy

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

  33. Carers Mental Health

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

  34. 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

  35. 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..

  36. 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.

  37. Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting in Public

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  38. 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.

  39. 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’.

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

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    Press release from LLR Clinical Commissioning Groups

  41. 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.

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

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    From CQC press release 29 October 2021

  43. 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.

  44. Vaccination update 29 November 2021

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    See latest update for local COVID-19 Vaccinations

  45. 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

  46. 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