August bank holiday healthcare options
As the August bank holiday approaches, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is reminding everyone how to access healthcare, if they need help urgently. When GP practices are closed […]
National Booking System opens for flu vaccination bookings
The NHS National Booking System (NBS) is now open for eligible people to book their flu vaccination appointments, marking the start of preparations for the 2026/27 autumn and winter vaccination […]
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland health and care leadership programme shortlisted for national award
A leadership programme for health and care staff across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been recognised nationally for its significant contribution in advancing inclusive leadership. Developed by the LLR Academy […]
New NHS weight loss service for people in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
People whose health would benefit most from losing weight will be able to get support closer to home, across Leicester city, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, thanks to £8 million funding […]
Advice for patients ahead of resident doctors’ strike
Please note that the strikes referred to in this article were called off on 13 June 2026
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is first Midlands area to offer COVID‑19 and RSV vaccinations together
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB), University Hospitals of Leicester and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust are working together this spring to offer a joined‑up COVID‑19 and RSV […]
Bank holiday healthcare advice
Ahead of the two bank holidays in May, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is reminding everyone how to access healthcare, if they need help urgently, over the two […]
Service for patients with kidney disease wins awardÂ
An initiative to improve care for local people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a regional winner in the first NHS England Excellence Awards. The Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland Chronic […]
Share your views on same-day NHS appointments in Leicestershire
From today (15 April), patients registered with GP practices in Leicestershire are invited to share their views on recent changes to same-day GP appointments. On 1 April the Leicester, Leicestershire […]
GPs encourage more people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to take part in bowel cancer screening
New videos featuring local GPs have been launched to encourage more people to take part in bowel cancer screening April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and to mark the campaign, […]