Category: Press Releases

NHS sets out proposals for the future of St Mary’s Birth Centre

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are setting out proposals for the future of St Mary’s Birth Centre following the temporary pause in birth services in July.

Getting NHS help fast over the festive period

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has issued advice for the public to support them in getting the right care over the Christmas and New Year period, when they need help quickly, and has assured people there are services available throughout the festive period.

Advice for patients ahead of a five-day resident doctors’ strike in December

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has issued advice for patients ahead of a five-day resident doctors’ strike, which is planned to start on 17 December.

Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) and Response Hub commissioned to support children this winter

Health leaders in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are pleased to confirm the recent opening of a new Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) and Response hub to support children and young […]

How to protect your health and enjoy the festive season

Now that the festive season is upon us, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is sharing some simple tips with local people so they can make sure they stay […]

Last chance to have your say about getting care when you need help fast

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is encouraging anyone who still wants to have their say about the services they use when they need help quickly, to fill in a questionnaire before the closing date on Sunday 7 December 2025.

Need help fast this weekend? Don’t wait until Monday

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) is raising awareness of the healthcare support that is available for those who need it over the weekend, when GP practices and […]

Ask Your Pharmacist: bringing NHS services closer to home

Did you know you can now get even more support from your local pharmacy, making it easier to get clinical advice on minor health conditions? During Ask Your Pharmacist Week […]

Share your views on same-day appointments

  The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) would like to hear your views about same-day appointments, to help shape improvements to services in the future.   People can […]

Supporting your children’s ‘super bodies’ this winter

This week, health leaders in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) are sharing guidance for parents and carers on how to manage common winter illnesses that often start circulating at this […]