Category: Press Releases

Get in the Know this festive period – top tips for using NHS services

The local NHS has published advice about how to use NHS services over the Christmas and New Year period, including their five top tips that everyone should know to get the right care as quickly as possible.

Local NHS to end prescribing of gluten-free foods

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is to end the prescribing of gluten-free foods from 1 February 2025. The decision was taken by the LLR Integrated Care Board […]

Preparation work on new Day Case Unit for Hinckley set to begin

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) today announced that preparation work for a Day Case Unit at Hinckley and District Hospital is set to begin in […]

Deck the halls and get ready to be festive by having your Covid-19 and flu vaccines this festive season

Health leaders in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) are reminding eligible local people to have all their NHS recommended winter vaccinations to help prevent the spread of viruses, in our […]

LLR ICB award contract to Inclusion Healthcare to serve vulnerable patient groups  

Health services for some of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’s most vulnerable patients are set to be delivered by a single provider, in a bid to improve their access to services […]

Don’t wait until Monday- get healthcare support over the weekend

Health leaders in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) are reminding local people that no matter the day of the week, NHS healthcare support is available seven days a week and […]

Young people from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland release inspiring new video on health

An inspiring new video produced by young people from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) on the health issues important to them has been launched online. The video, which features a number […]

Better Mental Health for All event brings all partners together to  focus on future key priorities

One hundred partners from across the voluntary sector, NHS and local authorities came together this week (Tuesday 15 October) to focus on future key priorities as part of the Leicester, […]

Autumn Covid-19 and flu vaccination campaign launches to protect the most vulnerable

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) has launched the free autumn and winter Covid-19, and flu vaccination programme.

Helping young people to manage their respiratory health this autumn

Respiratory health experts in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) are urging all children and young people with asthma to prepare for winter by following four key steps that will help […]