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A message from Dr Janet Underwood the Chair of Healthwatch Rutland -
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Our project What matters to you? is asking how you want to take control of your own health and wellbeing and help you to live a healthier life -
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The provision of local mental health services has been strengthened by making it easier to access mental health support. -
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Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for February 2021 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for March 2021 -
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If you have had the first part of your life-saving COVID-19 vaccination, it’s absolutely vital that you take up the offer of the second part. -
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We are aware that some patients have had difficulties accessing appointments at Oakham Medical Practice (OMP) in recent months. -
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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. -
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England will take Step 3 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, with further freedoms legally allowed. -
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The NHS is urging the public to have their say on plans to improve the way adult mental health care is delivered across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). -
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Healthwatch England warns dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021. -
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Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting in public 08 June 2021 from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Virtual Zoom meeting. -
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As part of our new 'Lets Talk' joint project with Leicester and Leicestershire Healthwatch we will be having our first conversation around accessing appointments at GP practices in Rutland. -
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We are aware that people are finding it difficult to access NHS dental treatment and we are discussing the issues with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update. -
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The plans to reconfigure Leicester’s acute hospitals and maternity services were approved by the Governing Bodies of Leicester’s Clinical Commissioning Groups, at an extraordinary meeting on 8 June 2021. -
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The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is asking local residents to share their views and experiences of services provided at local GP practices and health centres by taking part in an online survey. -
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We had a great conversation around carers mental health as part of Carers Week. The theme of the week was making sure caring was ‘visible and valued.’ -
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Leicestershire Partnership Trust’s (LPT) independent Patient, Carer and Voluntary & Community Sector led People’s Council has set it priorities for the year ahead and its plans for how it will raise awareness of its work. -
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If you are a patient of one of the four Rutland GP practices you can book at the Rutland Covid vaccination centre by using the link that is sent to your mobile phone as a text message (SMS). -
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This year has been a very difficult one for everybody. While Healthwatch couldn't visit health and social care premises, we were still able to investigate the impact of the pandemic on people's access to the services that matter to them most. -
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Have you tried to visit someone in hospital during or after lockdown? Did you spend time in labour without your birthing partner present? If so, we would value hearing your experiences. -
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Two doses will give you vital extra protection against the Delta variant which data suggests is between 40% and 80% more transmissible than the Alpha variant -
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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. -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at these top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment. -
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Do you usually access regular health checks and screening? How have these checks being put on hold affected you? -
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Pepper's - A Safe Place aims to provide anyone struggling with their mental health with a space to relax, take some time out and chat with friendly volunteers and like-minded individuals. -
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The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) advises that you still need to wear a mask or face covering in healthcare settings, including GP practices, hospitals and vaccination sites. -
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From Friday 6 August, current visiting restrictions in place at North West Anglia Foundation Trust hospitals (Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford Hospitals) will be lifted following the drop in local infection rates. -
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The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below. -
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NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones. -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for April 2021 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for May 2021 -
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Keep up to date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for Summer 2021 -
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To help inform the creation of a new Place-based Health and Care Plan for Rutland, we asked people in Rutland to tell us what they need and want from local health and care services when they are ill, and to help them live healthy lives. -
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You are warmly invited to attend our virtual annual meeting (via Zoom) on 14 September 2021, 2pm -3.45pm. -
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Papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board meeting. This will be a virtual meeting, held in public via Zoom on 14 September 2021 from 4pm - 5pm. -
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Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait. -
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Latest information on Covid-19 booster vaccinations and vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds. -
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Have you needed to use Urgent or Emergency Care such as A&E or the ambulance service during the pandemic? Or have you called NHS 111? If so, we would love to hear your views. -
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Find out more about our joint project with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire -
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Find out where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination -
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Latest information on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Rutland -
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Our Lets’ Talk… Accessing GP Practice Appointments engagement asked how the changes in accessing appointments at your GP Practice has affected you and your family. Read our report on what you told us. -
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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. -
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From CQC press release of 15 October 2021:
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Renal Services (UK) Ltd- Hamilton, inadequate overall and placed it in special measures following an inspection in July. -
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Every Local Healthwatch must have a published Decision-making Policy. This policy helps Healthwatch Rutland make decisions and prioritise work. -
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Find out about Healthwatch Rutland's vision, values and strategy