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The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital. -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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The four GP practices in Rutland have made significant changes to the way they are working in order to protect patients from risk of infection. -
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Following announcements from the Government earlier this week on Coronavirus, the 1.5 million people who are identified as being particularly high risk are receiving text messages and letters from the NHS. -
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Our first priority is to help people access information about local health and care services and other organisations that are helping people at this time -
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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. -
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We are trying to keep this as up to date as possible but please note that given the fast-moving nature of the situation some of the links may contain out-of-date information, especially those linking to documents rather than web pages. -
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The lastest (2 April 2020) Coronavirus PCN update regarding high-risk patients. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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Age UK works throughout Rutland with people over 50 and their carers, providing support, information and activities. As things are changing on a daily basis, Age UK has published a newsletter to address their current situation. -
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An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands: -
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With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you and your loved ones discuss your preferences for end of life care. This is especially important if you have been identified as high risk of severe illness if you catch COVID-19. -
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Leicester Partnership Trust (LPT) patient involvement update in response to changes due to coronavirus -
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but you should still seek help if you have a serious health condition or concerning symptoms. -
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The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is urging patients to continue accessing health services for symptoms and conditions requiring medical care. -
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Isolation and social distancing is very difficult for everybody, especially for those with existing mental health conditions. It can be a struggle for anyone to cope with isolation and the immense changes to our way of life. -
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If you need medical help, the NHS is still here for you. -
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In line with national guidance issued in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices in LLR are currently closed for routine “face to face” dental appointments. -
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Find out local news and coronavirus guidance for and about unpaid carers -
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Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. -
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Dental practices in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will begin opening from 8 June 2020 but patients should contact their practice to check arrangements. -
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As part of the initial response to the Covid-19 outbreak some urgent care centres were closed in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. A phased reopening has now started. -
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Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19. -
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Visitors and outpatients attending any NHS hospital setting from Monday 15 June will be required to wear a facemask or face covering to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. -
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Rutland County Council has published a Covid-19 outbreak management plan -
During the local Leicester lockdown, take extra care to protect yourself and others from coronavirus
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Although a localised lockdown is in place for Leicester and some of its outlying areas for at least two weeks, the tougher restrictions do not apply in Rutland. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for March 2020 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for April 2020 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2020 -
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In England, you must by law wear a face covering when using public transport, when visiting an NHS hospital setting and, from 24 July 2020, in shops, banks and supermarkets. -
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1383 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland completed a survey from local Healthwatch and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG), that ran from 30 April to 7 June 2020. Of these there were 135 responses from people in Rutland. -
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The Patient Engagement team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) wants to hear from you! -
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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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During the height of the Spring 2020 Coronavirus lockdown, between late April and early June, we were asking the public across Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) to tell us about their experiences of health and care support. -
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The best way to help protect yourself and others from catching and spreading flu is to have the flu vaccination every year. Flu strains change from year to year so that last year’s vaccine may not protect you from this year’s strains. -
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The NHS COVID-19 app has been launched to help notify users if they have come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. -
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The NHS Dental Services in the Midlands has sent us this new update about the restarting of dental services in the Midlands. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2020 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for September 2020
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for October 2020 -
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Although tighter national restrictions came into force on 5 November, in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices will continue to remain open. -
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Following temporary closure during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, eight urgent care centres and healthcare hubs have now reopened. -
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The Government has announced that Rutland will be placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system, starting on Wednesday 2 December. -
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Rutland Health Primary Care Network has been working with partner organisations on provision of Covid-19 vaccination for patients. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for November 2020 -
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The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Rutland is planned to start on December 21st 2020, subject to delivery of the first batch of the vaccine. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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