1. 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.

  2. It's your NHS… Have your Say

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    Today we launch the “What Would You Do?” campaign to encourage everyone in Rutland to share their views about what changes to local NHS services should be made in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  3. Public engagement on the NHS Long Term Plan

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    We are working with colleagues in Healthwatch Leicester/Leicestershire to deliver co-ordinated engagement with the public about the plan’s proposals.

  4. New plan to support people with Dementia to live well

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    Local health and social care leaders together with voluntary sector organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) have unveiled new plans for supporting people with dementia and their carers.

  5. Staying fit and well in winter

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    It can be harder for older people to stay fit and well throughout the colder months.

  6. Community Services Survey

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    People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being asked to share their views on healthcare that patients receive at home and in local communities as the local NHS looks to improve community health services.

  7. Useful links for carers

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    Useful links for carers in the local area

  8. A Leicester woman with dementia asks people not be afraid to seek help

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    A Leicester woman with dementia is highlighting the importance of getting the right help early on to people experiencing memory problems.

  9. Enter and View report - The Lodge Trust. December 2017

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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.

  10. Services for older people

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    Find local Services for older people and their contact details

  11. September 2019 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for September 2019

  12. We will be at the Alzheimer's Society Celebration of Involvement!

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    We will be at the following event being held by the Alzheimer's Society:

  13. Speak up and help improve health and care in Rutland

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    We all love the NHS, but let’s make it even better this year. Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made locally, in our online survey. #SpeakUp2020

  14. Alzheimer’s Society local services update

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    Local Alzheimer’s Society teams continue to provide information, support and guidance to those who need it.

  15. Sign up to the Citizens’ Panel and help improve local health services

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    People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are invited to sign up to a new online network to help shape the future of local NHS services

  16. Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations

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    It can be hard to keep up with the constantly changing and evolving nature of guidance and help with coronavirus. Here are some links to different national organisations and their advice.

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. Admiral Nurse Service

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    Admiral Nurses give practical and emotional support to people with dementia as well as their families and carers.

  20. Summer 2022 Newsletter

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    Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2022

  21. Living with Dementia in Rutland

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    Are services in Rutland meeting the needs of people with dementia, their families and carers?

  22. Living with Dementia in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    New local Healthwatch research shows that one of the big challenges for people living with dementia, and their carers, is to be able to access information and support services that are appropriate for their individual needs, at the right time

  23. Report: Living with Dementia in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    We heard from more than 350 people across LLR living with Dementia, their families and carers, during our research project last Autumn.

  24. Our 2022-2023 Annual Report: Together we're making health and social care better

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    Our work over the past year has focused on ensuring that the public and patient voice is championed in the development of health and social care services to meet the needs of the Rutland community.

  25. Tell us your views on the draft Living Well with Dementia Strategy 2024-2028

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    The strategy is for everyone affected by dementia – people with a diagnosis of dementia, their families and carers, and people and organisations who work to support them.