Covid-19 vaccinations rolled out to 38-39 year olds in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
From today anyone aged 38 and over and those who will turn 38 before 1 July 2021 are now eligible for their Covid-19 vaccination. The latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation…
View articleBring your voice to NHS specialised services
NHS England and NHS Improvement is recruiting to a range of Patient Public Voice (PPV) partner roles on groups with responsibility for the commissioning of specialised services. For full details of the roles and how to apply, visit this web page: https://www.england.nhs.uk/participation/get-involved/opportunities/specialised-commissioning-patient-and-public-voice-ppv-roles/ These PPV roles offer a…
View articleNew local Dying Matters website offers support for people facing death or bereavement
Local people facing end of life or bereavement can now turn to online support thanks to a new website launched to coincide with Dying Matters Week (10-16 May 2021). The website www.dyingmattersleicestershireandrutland.com aims to support…
View articleLocal Healthwatch organisations set to launch a joint programme of community focus groups
A joint initiative between Healthwatch Leicester, Healthwatch Leicestershire and Healthwatch Rutland will launch a monthly series of themed community focus groups to identify the impact of changes introduced across health and social care in response…
View articleThink NHS111 first for urgent care needs
Patients are being reminded to contact NHS 111 to access urgent medical care at the right place and time. Urgent care centres and medical hubs across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are open to treat…
View articleAre you registered with your local GP practice? If not register today
People living in Leicester are being reminded to register with their local GP practice to enable them to access free health and care treatment locally when they need it, including the Covid-19 vaccine. GP practices…
View articleDrop-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic to be held in Beaumont Leys
Eligible residents in Beaumont Leys are being invited to attend a new Covid-19 drop-in vaccination clinic which is being held at the Barley Croft Community Centre, 21 Malham Close, Leicester, LE4 0UT, from Wednesday 28…
View articleTwilight covid vaccine clinic offers flexible options for people fasting during Ramadan
An evening clinic has been set up to make it easier for people observing the Ramadan fast to receive their covid vaccine. The twilight pop-up clinic will be held on a drop-in basis, so that…
View articleFunding Opportunity – Covid-Safe Communities Fund – Round 2
This fund is to support Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) and faith-based groups and organisations in the city of Leicester as we look towards recovery and to help them work through the impacts of Covid-19,…
View articleNew mental health and wellbeing guide for children, young people and families
A new guide targeting children, young people and families with emotional, mental health and wellbeing needs is now available online. The directory provides information on a range of general and specialist NHS mental health services…
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