1. About the Healthwatch Community Champion Role

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    Here at Healthwatch Rutland (HWR) we listen to people's feedback to help shape and improve health and social care services in Rutland. Healthwatch Community Champions are the 'eyes and ears' for HWR in your locality or area of interest.

  2. Consultation on Health and Wellbeing Strategy is extended

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    The closing date for the consultation on the Rutland Health and wellbeing Board’s draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been extended to the 16 January 2022.

  3. Healthwatch Rutland responds to Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation

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    The consultation on a new draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Rutland has now closed.

  4. How have the changes in Urgent and Emergency Care affected patients?

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    As part of our 'Let’s Talk...' project we recently asked the public about their experiences of Urgent and Emergency Care, to understand the impact of changes to these services that have happened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

  5. CQC and Healthwatch England Launch Because we all care Campaign

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    Everyone has different experiences of care - the CQC wants to hear feedback on health and social care from everyone. Tell them about your care to make sure services work better for us all.

  6. Share your experience of accessing NHS Dentistry

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    We want to hear about your experiences accessing NHS Dentistry

  7. Let's Talk Priorities with the Healthwatch Chairs (daytime)

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  8. Let's Talk Priorities with the Healthwatch Chairs (evening)

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  9. Let's Talk Priorities with the Healthwatch Chairs

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  10. Let's Talk Priorities with the Healthwatch Chairs

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    What is important to YOU when thinking about health and social care provision over the next year or two?

  11. New Weight Management Service for Rutland

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    A new service is available for people in Rutland who want to lose weight and improve their wellbeing.

  12. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  13. Charity Walk 3 April 2022

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  14. COVID-19 treatments for vulnerable people

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    The NHS is now offering antibody and antiviral treatments to people with COVID-19 who are at highest risk of becoming seriously ill.

  15. Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting in Public

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  16. Newsletter October 2021

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    Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  17. February Newsletter 2022

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    See the up-to-date news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  18. Newsletter December 2021

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    Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  19. Newsletter January 2022

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    Keep up-to-date with news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  20. Fire up your engines - new £2m Project Launch Fund aims to blast away barriers to change!

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    The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board has set up a new £2m Project Launch Fund with the aim of funding grass-roots ideas that improve the healthcare and wellbeing of patients and staff in our local healthcare system.

  21. Have your say on pharmacy services in Rutland

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    The three local Health and Wellbeing Boards are asking people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for their views on pharmacy services and how they can be improved

  22. Anglian Water Support

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    Within these uncertain times, many people are worrying about their finances. Anglian Water Support can help.

  23. Help Design Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

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    If you have had experience of non-emergency patient transport services Clinical Commissioning Groups in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland want to hear from you

  24. Patients talk of cold waits outside the Uppingham Surgery

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    The practice is at present undertaking various refitting and remodelling works. In response to our enquiry about patients who do not arrive by car having to endure cold waits outside the building, the practice makes the following statement:

  25. Your views on NHS Dental Services

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    Responding to our February quick poll 26% of you said that no one in your household regularly visits a dentist and 41% of respondents who do not regularly see an NHS dentist have tried to join an NHS dental ‘list’ within the last year

  26. Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting in Public 29.3.22

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    Read the papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting, held in public via Zoom on the 29 March 2022, 6:30-8:30pm.

  27. Preventing illness: home blood pressure monitoring

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    Raised blood pressure (known as hypertension) increases your risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney disease.

  28. Primary Care Network: Patient Newsletter

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    Read the first Rutland Primary Care Network, patient-centred newsletter.

  29. Health services over the Easter break

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    Here is some information from the NHS regarding where to get help for your healthcare needs over the Easter bank holiday which runs from 15 to 18 April.

  30. Healthwatch Rutland Drop-In

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    We know that telephones and digital communication don't always work for everyone so why not come along for a chat, a free cuppa and an opportunity to give your views on Rutland's health and social care services.

  31. Healthwatch Rutland Drop-in

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  32. Healthwatch Rutland Drop-in

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  33. Healthwatch Rutland Drop-in

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  34. Integrated Health and Care - How well do Health and Care Services work together?

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    Healthwatch Lincolnshire is a neighbouring Healthwatch to Rutland and many Rutland residents receive care in Lincolnshire.

  35. SEND and AP provision review: Have your say

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    Have your say on the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) system proposals in England. Share your views by Friday 1 July 2022.

  36. Healthwatch at Uppingham Library

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  37. Healthwatch at Ketton Library

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  38. Healthwatch at Oakham Castle

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  39. Healthwatch Rutland Newsletter March 2022

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    See the up-to-date news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  40. Healthwatch Rutland April 2022 Newsletter

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    See the up-to-date news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  41. Information for those who care for 0-25 year olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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    A short animation has been created to help raise awareness of the 'Local Offer' of support for those who care for and work with 0-25 year-olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

  42. Dementia Action Week: Dementia Information

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    With Dementia Action Week happening on the 16-22 May 2022 it is a great opportunity for us to share information regarding Dementia.

  43. Rutland NHS Dentistry News

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    A poster has been produced to help you navigate NHS Dentistry in Rutland.

  44. Job Opportunity at Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire

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    Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire are looking for someone to join their team who will support their work to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for adults, children and young people.

  45. Carers Week 6-12 June 2022

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    'Making Caring Visible, Valued and Supported’.

  46. Healthwatch Rutland at Ryhall Library

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  47. Melton Mowbray Community and Primary Care Feedback

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    Last year the local NHS in Melton Mowbray asked you to tell them about your lived experience of GP services in Melton, particularly looking at the impact of the pandemic. They are now looking at future healthcare needs for local people. 

  48. 'My Planned Care' Website

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    'My Planned Care' is an NHS website offering helpful information and guidance for patients waiting for a hospital consultation, treatment or surgery and includes average waiting time information.