May
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Only days left to have your say on community services Members of the public, patients and local stakeholders are being reminded there are only days left to have their say on plans for community services.
The survey closes on May 13, 2012. More... |
| Public invited May Cluster Board meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the May trust board meeting of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCT Cluster. More... |
| Public invited to Clinical Commissioning Group Board meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group Board meeting. It takes place between 10.30am and 12.30pm on Tuesday May 8, at Leicester Racecourse and Conference Centre, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL. More... |
| Local clinical commissioning groups lead NHS reforms THREE pioneering groups of local GPs could be among the first in the country to be recognised as being ready to take on full responsibility for planning and buying most of the health services needed by people living in their area, they were told today. More... |
West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group holds first public Board People in West Leicestershire are invited to the first public board meeting held by the West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (WLCCG).
The meeting takes place on Tuesday May 8 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm in the Charnwood Room, Ramada Hotel, High Street, Loughborough, LE11 2QL. More... |
| May Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times Pharmacies across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be open to help people suffering from minor illnesses, coughs and colds over the May bank holiday. More... |
April
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| East Leicestershire and Rutland want your views on community services Members of the public, patients and local stakeholders are being asked for their views on community services in East Leicestershire and Rutland.
East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group is particularly interested in finding out people's thoughts on elective care services (treatment and surgery which is pre-booked and not urgent such as out-patient appointments and minor surgery). More...
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East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG reveals progress at public Board
People in East Leicestershire and Rutland will have a chance to see the CCG's progress first hand when its board meeting opens to the public in April. The first board meeting to be held in public takes place on Tuesday April 10 from 11am to 1pm at Leicester Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4AL. More... |
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CCG demonstrates progress at first public board
Leicester people will have a chance to see Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group's work first hand when its board meetings open to the public in April.
The first board meeting to be held in public takes place on Tuesday April 17 from 1pm to 5pm at St John's House, 30 East Street, Leicester, LE1 6NB. More...
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Choose Better over Easter Holiday weekend
Families are being urged to Choose Better if they need medical care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland during the long Easter weekend this month. More...
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March
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Tell us your views on Open Mind service
People in Leicester are being asked for their views on changes to a mental health service for over 16s. The Open Mind Service is for people aged 16 or over living in Leicester City who are feeling troubled, stressed, anxious or depressed and provides patients with a trained therapist who can also direct them to other support and services. More... |
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Public invited to March trust board meeting
Members of the public are invited to attend the March trust board meeting of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCT Cluster. It takes place from 1.15pm on Thursday, 15 March, at St John's House, 30 East Street, Leicester, LE1 6NB. More...
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February
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£1.5m investment into Loughborough Urgent Care Services
Loughborough urgent care services are set for a £1.5 million investment after plans to relocate the Walk-In Centre to the community hospital site were given the go-ahead. More... |
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Hard-hitting advert highlights wrong use of A&E
An advert designed by the local NHS aims to reach the thousands of people who inappropriately use the city's emergency department. More... |
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Public invited to February trust board meeting
Members of the public are invited to attend the trust board meeting of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCT Cluster. It takes place from 1.20pm on Thursday 9 February at Leicester Racecourse, in Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL. More...
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CCG recommending Loughborough WIC relocates to hospital site
West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (WL CCG) is recommending Loughborough Walk-In Centre is relocated to the community hospital but has recognised it will have to address concerns raised during the 12-week public consultation, particualarly to do with car parking at the hospital. More...
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It's not too late to vaccinate
Health officials in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are reminding people its not too late to get the flu jab. More... |
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Advice on how to cope with the big freeze
With temperatures forecast to dip below freezing older people, those with ill health and young families are being urged to make sure they know how best to keep warm and well during the cold weather. More...
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Common disorder causes painful hands and feet
Cold weather can trigger all sorts of aches and pains but symptoms of aches, loss of feeling and painful palpitations could all be signs of a common seasonal conditions. More... |
January
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Strategy to improve local dementia care is launched
A summit is being held next week to launch a new strategy aimed at improving local dementia care. The Improving Lives: A partnership approach to dementia event will take place on Wednesday 8 February at Leicester City Football Club and will be attended by health and social care professionals from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. More...
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Invitation to open day at Desford dental practice
A Desford dental practice is holding an open day this Friday (27 January) to celebrate its move to a new home. Desford Dental Care, in Manor Road, will be opening its doors from 10am to 4pm and is inviting new and existing patients to take a tour of its new facilities. More...
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Minister officially opens St Luke's Day Case Unit
Minister of State for Health Simon Burns has officially opened the new Day Case Unit at St Luke’s Hospital in Market Harborough.
The minister was taken on a tour of the unit on Wednesday (18 January), which opened to patients earlier this month, before unveiling a plaque in front of councillors, local MP Edward Garnier and representatives from local health services. More...
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Food allergy or intolerance - would you know?
Would you know the difference between a food allergy or intolerance? Local dieticians can help you find out the fascinating facts behind some of your favourite foods.
Around one in 100 people will suffer from an allergy, but many more will suffer from food intolerance.
During Food Allergy and Food Intolerance Week (23-29 January) the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is urging those who experience a reaction to certain foods to learn the difference and help manage their health better. More...
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Health services take to social networks
The city’s emergency department and Urgent Care Centre will be taking to social networks.
Twitter and Facebook to raise public awareness about the many non-urgent cases doctors and nurses deal with daily. More...
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Stick to quit smoking and feel the benefits of a healthier heart
If you've set a New Year resolution to stop smoking, stick with it and feel the benefits of a healthier heart. The drive comes as NHS Leicester City in partnership with Leicester City Council launches the next phase of its Leicester's Healthy Heart campaign, focussing on how smoking affects the heart. More... |
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Sexual health checks as part of New Year tick list
The national Sexually Transmitted Infection Question Day (STIQ Day) happens each year to get people thinking about their sexual health and encourage more people to get regular sexual health checks. More...
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Be realistic about New Year resolutions in 2012
The decorations are down and the festivities have finished but the local NHS can help you to stick at New Year's resolutions. More... |
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Love Your Liver and Live Longer
Learn about your liver and pick up new ways in which you can love it after many of us recover from Christmas and New Year parties. More... |
Public invited to January trust board meeting
Members of the public are invited to attend the integrated trust board meeting of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCT Cluster. It takes place from 2pm on Thursday, 12 January, at Lakeside House, 4 Smith Way, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1SS. More... |
Loughborough WIC consultation closes soon
People have until 11 January to complete and return their questionnaire as part of the consultation on the walk-in centre and the future of urgent care in Loughborough. More... |