Author: Anna Olek

Local NHS commits to journey to net zero

The NHS-wide ambition to become the world’s first healthcare system to reach net zero carbon emissions, moved a step closer to reality in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland today, as the local NHS pledged its support in its new Green Plan.

Are you Ramadan Ready?

Local Muslim communities are being invited to a health event in Leicester on March 4 to help them prepare for fasting ahead of Ramadan.

Refreshed strategy highlights commitment to supporting carers

Support for carers across the city, county and Rutland is outlined in the newly refreshed Carers’ Strategy. The Joint Carers Strategy Refresh 2022-2025(link is external)   – Recognising, Valuing and Supporting […]

£500,000 for charities to improve mental health and wellbeing

£500,000 has been awarded to charities across Leicester, Leicestershire And Rutland, through the Getting Help In Neighbourhoods (GHIN) grant scheme, as part of plans to improve mental health and wellbeing. […]

People invited to have their say on proposals to improve Hinckley and Bosworth health services

People are being given the opportunity to have their say on proposed improvements to community health services in Hinckley and Bosworth.

How much do you know about the long-term effects of Covid?

People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being asked to take part in a survey to find out how much they know about long Covid, so that more people with symptoms can be offered support.

Leicestershire GP Mayur Lakhani recognised in New Year honours

Professor Mayur Lakhani, GP partner at Highgate Medical Centre in South Charnwood, has been knighted for his services to general practice medicine.

Ambulance Service Industrial action

Industrial action at East Midlands Ambulance Service is due to take place on Wednesday 21 December and Wednesday 28 December. The NHS is working hard to maintain services and keep […]

Get in the Know about how to access health services over the festive period

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is urging people to use NHS services wisely over the Christmas and New Year period and to ‘Get in the Know’ about […]

Local NHS steps up winter plans and calls on public to ‘Get in the Know’

Local NHS and care leaders are stepping up plans to maintain safe and effective services forpeople through what is anticipated to be a challenging winter. This includes £11m of targetedinvestment […]