Category: Press Releases

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 […]

NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland scoops HSJ Patient Safety Award

An initiative to improve patient safety and quality of service in GP practices has won the Primary Care Initiative of the Year at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards – an […]

NHS invites people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to ‘What You Saying?’ Young Voices on Healthcare event

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) is inviting people to attend an event, highlighting the views of children and young people on healthcare. Over 3000 children, young […]

Pilot programme for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease will be expanded following its success

A pilot programme for people living with Chronic Kidney Disease in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is helping to revolutionise patient care and could be rolled out elsewhere. It follows […]