1. Carers Mental Health

    Report -

    Carers Week 2021 'Making Caring Visible and Valued: A Focus on Carers Mental Health in Rutland.

  2. Protect yourself and your family by getting a flu jab

    Advice and Information -

    Keep yourself and your family safe this winter by taking up your free flu jab as well as a COVID-19 booster if you are eligible

  3. COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for boosters and third doses – update 05/11/21

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    There has been confusion about COVID-19 boosters, with conflicting messages from local and national media as guidance has changed.
    Plan are changing frequently, and this is the best information we have at the moment and is subject to change..

  4. Help to shape a new Shared Vision for the future of Rutland

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    Have you taken part in the Future Rutland Conversation? It started in April of this year when people all across the County were asked what they value most about life
    in Rutland, and what they want from the future.

  5. Let's Talk... Hospital Visiting - Engagement Report

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    The Healthwatch ‘Let’s Talk...’ project in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is looking at how the changes that have been made to health and social care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, have affected patients and their loved ones.

  6. You and Your GP Practice – supporting you with minor ailments

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    Patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being supported to look after minor ailments themselves, as part of a new campaign called ‘You and Your GP Practice’.

  7. Andy Williams appointed as Chief Executive of our local Health and Care System

    News -

    Press release from LLR Clinical Commissioning Groups

  8. Visiting restrictions re-introduced due to rise in COVID-19 cases

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    A sharp rise in COVID-19 cases has meant the restriction of inpatient visiting in North West Anglia Foundation Trust hospitals.

  9. CQC finds improvement at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, but calls for further progress

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    From CQC press release 29 October 2021

  10. Residents asked to review Rutland's Health Priorities

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    People living in Rutland are being asked to read and comment on a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy that lists a range of health priorities for the county and its residents.

  11. Vaccination update 29 November 2021

    News -

    See latest update for local COVID-19 Vaccinations

  12. Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting in Public - 7/12/21

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    Read the papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting. This will be a virtual meeting, held in public via Zoom, on 7 December 2021 from 6.30 to 8.30pm

  13. Share your views on the draft Rutland Health and Wellbeing Strategy

    News -

    Join us in a virtual discussion of the draft Rutland Health and Wellbeing Strategy on 15 December at 2pm on Zoom

  14. COVID vaccination update 15 December

    News -

    Adult booster jabs (18 years +) are now available 3 months after your second vaccination

  15. Accessing GP services in Rutland

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    Rutland County Council are interested in understanding more about your experiences of accessing GP services

  16. 'Let's Talk' Regular Health Checks and Screening: Engagement Summary

    Report -

    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.

  17. Merry Christmas from Healthwatch Rutland

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    Merry Christmas to all! To those who have shared their story, to our dedicated volunteers and to our partners who have worked with us through a challenging year

  18. Get Boosted! Grab a walk-in jab

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    As the NHS campaign to get all over 18s boosted continues, you can walk-in to get yours at the Oakham Enterprise Park

  19. Consultation on Health and Wellbeing Strategy is extended

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    The closing date for the consultation on the Rutland Health and wellbeing Board’s draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been extended to the 16 January 2022.

  20. Healthwatch Rutland responds to Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation

    Report -

    The consultation on a new draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Rutland has now closed.

  21. How have the changes in Urgent and Emergency Care affected patients?

    Report -

    As part of our 'Let’s Talk...' project we recently asked the public about their experiences of Urgent and Emergency Care, to understand the impact of changes to these services that have happened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

  22. CQC and Healthwatch England Launch Because we all care Campaign

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    Everyone has different experiences of care - the CQC wants to hear feedback on health and social care from everyone. Tell them about your care to make sure services work better for us all.

  23. Share your experience of accessing NHS Dentistry

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    We want to hear about your experiences accessing NHS Dentistry

  24. Let's Talk Priorities with the Healthwatch Chairs

    News -

    What is important to YOU when thinking about health and social care provision over the next year or two?

  25. November 2021 Newsletter

    News -

    Keep up-to-date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland's updates for November 2021.

  26. Newsletter September 2021

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    Keep up-to-date with local news and Healthwatch Rutland updates for September 2021.

  27. New Weight Management Service for Rutland

    Advice and Information -

    A new service is available for people in Rutland who want to lose weight and improve their wellbeing.

  28. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  29. COVID-19 treatments for vulnerable people

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS is now offering antibody and antiviral treatments to people with COVID-19 who are at highest risk of becoming seriously ill.

  30. Newsletter October 2021

    News -

    Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  31. February Newsletter 2022

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    See the up-to-date news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  32. Newsletter December 2021

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    Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  33. Newsletter January 2022

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    Keep up-to-date with news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  34. 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.

  35. Have your say on pharmacy services in Rutland

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    The three local Health and Wellbeing Boards are asking people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for their views on pharmacy services and how they can be improved

  36. Help Design Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services

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    If you have had experience of non-emergency patient transport services Clinical Commissioning Groups in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland want to hear from you

  37. Patients talk of cold waits outside the Uppingham Surgery

    News -

    The practice is at present undertaking various refitting and remodelling works. In response to our enquiry about patients who do not arrive by car having to endure cold waits outside the building, the practice makes the following statement:

  38. Your views on NHS Dental Services

    Report -

    Responding to our February quick poll 26% of you said that no one in your household regularly visits a dentist and 41% of respondents who do not regularly see an NHS dentist have tried to join an NHS dental ‘list’ within the last year

  39. Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting in Public 29.3.22

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    Read the papers for the Healthwatch Rutland Board Meeting, held in public via Zoom on the 29 March 2022, 6:30-8:30pm.

  40. Preventing illness: home blood pressure monitoring

    Advice and Information -

    Raised blood pressure (known as hypertension) increases your risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney disease.

  41. Primary Care Network: Patient Newsletter

    Advice and Information -

    Read the first Rutland Primary Care Network, patient-centred newsletter.

  42. Health services over the Easter break

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    Here is some information from the NHS regarding where to get help for your healthcare needs over the Easter bank holiday which runs from 15 to 18 April.

  43. Healthwatch Rutland Drop-In

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    We know that telephones and digital communication don't always work for everyone so why not come along for a chat, a free cuppa and an opportunity to give your views on Rutland's health and social care services.

  44. Integrated Health and Care - How well do Health and Care Services work together?

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    Healthwatch Lincolnshire is a neighbouring Healthwatch to Rutland and many Rutland residents receive care in Lincolnshire.

  45. SEND and AP provision review: Have your say

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    Have your say on the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) system proposals in England. Share your views by Friday 1 July 2022.

  46. Healthwatch Rutland Newsletter March 2022

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    See the up-to-date news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  47. Healthwatch Rutland April 2022 Newsletter

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    See the up-to-date news and information from Healthwatch Rutland.

  48. Information for those who care for 0-25 year olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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    A short animation has been created to help raise awareness of the 'Local Offer' of support for those who care for and work with 0-25 year-olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).