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Healthwatch England announced last week that it will be working with NHS England to support their new national review of the links between the NHS and local transport. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for September 2019 -
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Urgent care services are available to people with injuries and illnesses that require immediate attention, but are not life-threatening. -
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We will be at the following event being held by the Alzheimer's Society: -
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A report of the views and experiences of people with a connection to the British Armed Forces living or stationed in Rutland, Harborough or South Kesteven has now been published. -
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Work to resurface the patient carpark at Oakham Medical Practice is scheduled to begin on 11 November 2019 and will continue for two weeks. Drainage will be improved as part of the works, to ensure that all surface water runs away from the car park area. -
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Children and young adults who are seriously addicted to computer games will now be able to get help at the country’s first specialist clinic, set up as part of The NHS Long Term Plan. -
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A record 25 million people in England will be offered a free flu vaccine this winter and for the first time, all primary school children will be offered the nasal spray. -
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The Royal College of Physicians has produced a guide for patients, carer and families to support older people who have broken a bone following a fall. -
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The Exercise Referral Scheme is a programme for adults (16+) with health conditions, who could benefit from increased physical activity. -
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Inspire2tri provides a welcoming, safe and professional environment to develop confidence in movement, enable friendships and improve fitness in older and disability clients. -
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With the winter season just beginning, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making it easier for people to find out how to treat minor illnesses themselves. -
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After starting off in September 2018, Young Healthwatch Rutland has already been making an impact on health and care issues locally. -
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Young Healthwatch Rutland is the voice for young people in Rutland on health and social care -
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A total of 14 GP vacancies in local practices have been filled as a result of an international recruitment scheme that aims to reduce reliance on locum doctors. -
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Local GPs and Pharmacists are encouraging local people to make sure their prescribed antibiotics are working their best this winter. -
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More than 1 in 100 people are autistic. This affects people in different ways, bringing strengths but also some challenges that can impact on how comfortable, healthy and happy people feel. Getting the right diagnosis and support is important. -
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Find out more about our volunteers and why being a young volunteer at Young Healthwatch Rutland is important to them. -
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Board Meeting papers for 10/12/2019 -
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The NHS is calling on the public to heed advice and stay at home if they have norovirus to avoid passing it on, as hospitals in England have been forced to close more than 1,100 hospital beds over the last week. -
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From Wednesday 8 January 2020, Uppingham Surgery's car park will be closed for resurfacing -
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With NHS services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland experiencing very high demand, we’re being advised of the best routes to take to get the medical help we need. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for October 2019 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for November 2019
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for December 2019 -
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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 -
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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you. -
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The NHS is changing, and locally, that includes new roles in GP practices and how GP practices may work together to improve care. -
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Young Healthwatch Rutland held their first meeting of the new year! -
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Drop-in clinics are being held in GP practices to encourage more women to have their cervical screening, which is also known as the smear test. -
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You should receive good-quality care that helps you to improve your health and well-being. -
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NHS England has published its call for evidence for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) review. The review was announced in October at our conference and responds to issues raised across the network. -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need. -
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Are you an expectant parent or have a very young baby? We’re encouraging you to take a little trip to the dentist so you can get the support you need to develop good dental routines as early as possible. -
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Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 10 March 2020 from 6.30 - 8.30pm. Tinwell Room, Rutland Community Hub, Lands’ End Way, Oakham. -
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Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 11 September 2019 from 4 - 5pm. Gover Conference Room, Rutland Community Hub, Lands’ End Way, Oakham -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for January 2020 -
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Due to the status escalation of COVID-19, we have decided to take the precautionary decision for everyone to work remotely (i.e. from home) as of Monday 16 March. -
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Local Alzheimer’s Society teams continue to provide information, support and guidance to those who need it. -
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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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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 -
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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 NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making temporary changes to some services to prioritise their efforts on COVID-19 (coronavirus), with immediate effect. -
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The lastest (2 April 2020) Coronavirus PCN update regarding high-risk patients.