1. Transfer of Care - initial findings, April 2017

    Report -

    The issues highlighted included delayed transfer of care, discharge from hospital without sufficient support in place, discharge from hospital when the individual requires rehabilitation rather than in-home support and confusion upon returning home.

  2. Dental Support in Rutland Care Homes - September 2017

    Report -

    During visits to Rutland Care Homes we became aware of issues with access to dental services. We were told that lack of dental care for residents impacted negatively on their health and wellbeing and was a cause for concern.

  3. 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.

  4. Public engagement on the NHS Long Term Plan

    News -

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

  5. Talk to your GP practice about sharing your medical record with other health and care services

    News -

    Sharing vital health information with health and social care organisations is now as easy as having a simple conversation.

  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. Next Steps to better care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

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    NHS organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) have published the Better Care Together ‘Next steps to better care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’.

  8. Support to Military Veterans Workshop 29th June 2017 - Event Report

    Report -

    We heard from the public that some confusion existed surrounding the provision of support to military veterans in the county so we held a workshop to explore the issues.

  9. Useful links for carers

    Advice and Information -

    Useful links for carers in the local area

  10. It only takes a minute

    News -

    It only takes a minute to complete our quick poll that asks how much you would like to be involved in planning your care when you are older.

  11. Urgent Care Service at Rutland Memorial this bank holiday weekend

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    The Clinical Commissioning Group have given assurances to Healthwatch Rutland that Urgent Care Services in East Leicestershire and Rutland are operating as advertised this bank holiday weekend (including Urgent Care at Rutland Memorial Hospital)

  12. May 2019 Newsletter

    News -

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

  13. Board Meeting papers - 11/06/2019

    Report -

    Board Meeting papers for 11/06/2019

  14. Healthwatch Rutland Annual Report 2018-2019

    Report -

    We experienced a lot of change in 2018-19, but were still busy working to ensure that the voices of all Rutland people were heard on the local delivery of health and social care. Read our annual report to find out what we achieved.

  15. Transfer of Care Task Group

    Report -

    This project ran from August 2016 to March 2017. The initial findings can be found in the report below:

  16. Enter and View report - Oakham Medical Practice July 2015

    Report -

    Part of the local Healthwatch programme is to carry out Enter and View visits. Local Healthwatch representatives carry out these visits to health and social care services to find out how they are being run and make recommendations.

  17. Enter and View Report - Younger Disabled Unit, Leicester General Hospital/Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, March 2016

    Report -

    Part of the local Healthwatch programme is to carry out Enter and View visits. Local Healthwatch representatives carry out these visits to health and social care services to find out how they are being run and make recommendations.

  18. Enter and View report - Brightways and Rutwel, October 2016

    Report -

    Part of our local Healthwatch programme is to carry out Enter and View visits to these visits to health and social care services to find out how they are being run and make recommendations.

  19. Enter and View report - Rutland Care Village Dec 2016

    Report -

    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.

  20. Enter and View report - Belton House Retirement Home, January 2017

    Report -

    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.

  21. Enter and View report - Manton Hall Care Home May 2017

    Report -

    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.

  22. Enter and View report - Wisteria House Care Home, September 2017

    Report -

    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.

  23. Enter and View report - Oak House Care Home Oct 2017

    Report -

    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.

  24. Enter and View report - Chater Lodge Care Home Nov 2017

    Report -

    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.

  25. Enter and View report - Tixover House Care Home, November 2017

    Report -

    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.

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

    Report -

    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.

  27. Enter and View report - Rutland Care Village, October 2018

    Report -

    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.

  28. Enter and View report - Manton Hall, December 2018

    Report -

    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.

  29. Summer 2019 Newsletter

    News -

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

  30. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  31. Living Healthily Services

    Advice and Information -

    Find local Living Healthily Services and their contact details.

  32. Services for Children and Young People and their families

    Advice and Information -

    Find local Services for Children and Young People and their families and their contact details.

  33. Services for older people

    Advice and Information -

    Find local Services for older people and their contact details

  34. Other services

    Advice and Information -

    Find local Services and their contact details.

  35. Complaints and advocacy services

    Advice and Information -

    Find local complaints and advocacy services and their contact details.

  36. Find out about the benefits of increased physical activity with Active Rutland's Exercise Referral Scheme

    Advice and Information -

    The Exercise Referral Scheme is a programme for adults (16+) with health conditions, who could benefit from increased physical activity.

  37. How Inspire2tri helped Rissey's stroke rehabilitation

    Blog -

    Inspire2tri provides a welcoming, safe and professional environment to develop confidence in movement, enable friendships and improve fitness in older and disability clients.

  38. 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

  39. Information on Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  40. Alzheimer’s Society local services update

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    News -

    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

  42. Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  43. Bereavement care and support following the death of someone who was important to you

    Advice and Information -

    The processes that follow the death of a loved one may be different during the coronavirus pandemic, so you can find here some links to advice that will help to guide you through the process and what you need to do, after the death.

  44. Cancer and coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  45. Looking after yourself during quarantine - Young Healthwatch News

    Advice and Information -

    Worries about Coronavirus (COVID-19) are common, a lot of people are worried about staying at home and avoiding seeing people outside their household.

  46. New resources for people with learning disabilities and/or autism

    Advice and Information -

    If you have a learning disability or are autistic, or care for someone is, you can complete a ‘Grab and Go guide’ ready to give information to doctors and nurses if you need to go to hospital because of Covid-19 in the future.