1. Restoring Breast Screening Services in the Midlands

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    NHS Breast Screening services have been affected by a range of clinical and operational impacts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Local breast screening services took the decision to reschedule appointments and invitations for tests to a later date.

  2. Find out more about Healthwatch Rutland's 2020 Annual Meeting

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    Read the notes from the Q and A about 'Restarting NHS services for Rutland people with an integrated and place-based approach' at Healthwatch Rutland's 2020 Annual Meeting

  3. St Mary’s GP surgery, Stamford: closure

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    Share your views about the change in service

  4. Proposal for health and care in Rutland under discussion

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    Rutland residents and health care professionals to come together and discuss the development of a local plan for health and care in Rutland.

  5. Considerations for Rutland - questions on the Leicester acute hospitals and maternity reconfiguration proposals

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    Read our 'Considerations for Rutland' document that was sent to commissioners in response to the Leicester acute hospitals and maternity reconfiguration pre-consultation business case.

  6. Healthwatch response to Leicester hospitals consultation: consolidated feedback

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    The consultation about proposals to transform Leicester acute hospitals and maternity services has now closed. Thank you to everyone who has given feedback on how the changes may affect you and your families.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. '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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Shared Care Records

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    Plans for the rollout of LLR shared care records are underway

  16. Refurbishments at Rutland Memorial Hospital

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    Leicestershire Partnership Trust is carrying out major refurbishments to Rutland Memorial Hospital in Oakham.

  17. What is a "virtual ward" and who can be cared for by the service?

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    A new service enabling patients to receive treatment at home instead of in hospital, is being extended to support patients with a wider range of health conditions in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  18. 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.

  19. The NHS publishes its 5-year plan for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) has published the new five-year plan which sets out how it will work collaboratively to improve health and care services and outcomes for patients across the city and counties for the future.

  20. Upcoming opportunities to hear about the work of your local NHS

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    AGMs for a local Hospital Trust and the Integrated Care Board are open to public attendance on 14 September

  21. Our outreach programme is back!

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    We are heading out across Rutland in the coming months to listen to your views on our local health and social care services.

  22. The coffee and connection service for rural residents is back!

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    You may have seen a familiar vehicle driving around Rutland over the last few weeks, the Rural Coffee Connect van is back serving free hot drinks to rural residents.

  23. December 2023 News and Updates

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    Please see below for the latest news and updates from Healthwatch Rutland.