NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

is a common virus, but for some, it can have much more serious consequences. The new vaccination programme will help to prevent thousands of cases of RSV, GP visits and hospital admissions. Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/home/nhs-vaccinations/

Do you use an inhaler, for asthma or other breathing conditions? Improve your inhaler technique today, by taking a look at our 7-step guide and getting the most out of your inhaler.
For more information, visit https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/inhalers/

Our ‘What You Saying?’ Young Voices on Healthcare event, in Leicester on Wednesday 9 October, is your chance to hear the views of local children and young people on healthcare services.
Find out more here: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/nhs-invites-people-in-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland-to-what-you-saying-young-voices-on-healthcare-event/

Anyone who’s eligible can get the , or jab today at our walk-in clinic at the Haymarket steps Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HP, from 10am-4pm. Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/nhs-vaccinations/

People aged 75-79 can get a free vaccination to protect themselves from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common lung infection that can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia.
Read more about RSV vaccination https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/home/nhs-vaccinations/

Have you seen our weekly bulletin Five for Friday? Today’s issue includes news about our ‘What You Saying?’ Young Voices on Healthcare event in October, sharing the views of local children and young people on our healthcare services.
Read it here: https://ow.ly/A2Lr50TrB7q

Congratulations to the team behind the Connected Care Programme, which was highly commended in the Virtual or Remote Care Initiative of the Year category, of the HSJ Patient Safety Awards. The initiative supports care home residents, monitoring their health via remote technology.

We're delighted to announce that our Primary Care Quality Assurance Toolkit has won the Primary Care Initiative of the Year at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards. https://awards.patientsafetycongress.co.uk/ The toolkit has enabled improvements to patient safety and the quality of General Practice.
Congratulations to everyone involved!

Anyone who’s eligible can get the , or jab today at our walk-in clinic at Mowmacre Hill Community Centre, Bewcastle Grove, LE4 2JW, from 1-4pm.
Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/nhs-vaccinations/

Anyone who’s eligible can get the , or jab today at our walk-in clinic at Christ the King, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1DS, from 10am-12.30pm.
Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/nhs-vaccinations/

Tomorrow is the final day to let us know if you want to come to the LLR Integrated Care Board’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26 September.

Registration is from 5.30pm and AGM from 6-7pm at Leicester Tigers Rugby Club. Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/public-invited-to-join-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland-icbs-annual-general-meeting-2/

Going through perimenopause or menopause? Live in/near Loughborough?
You can get physical and mental wellbeing support at the Menopause Wellbeing Café this evening, at Loughborough Wellbeing Centre. Find out more: https://www.active-together.org/events/2024/09/menopause-wellbeing-cafe

Anyone who’s eligible can get the , or jab today at our walk-in clinic at Haymarket steps Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HP from 10am–3pm.

Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/nhs-vaccinations/

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause lung infections like bronchiolitis, making it difficult for newborn babies to breathe. It causes 20,000 infants to need hospital treatment each year. Find out more & get the vaccine: https://ow.ly/OV0W50ToYls

If you have high blood pressure you might not know, as it usually has no symptoms but can lead to fatal conditions, like a heart attack.

Find a local pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

Are you struggling/feeling unable to cope? Come along to a Neighbourhood Mental Health Café, no appointment needed.

Find your local café here 👇
https://ow.ly/KLzs50ToXEt

It’s the final week to comment on our plans for end of life care services.

Making decisions about end of life care is difficult, but we encourage you to have your say on our Palliative and End of Life Care strategy, so we can make sure it reflects the needs of local people. https://bit.ly/LLREOLSurvey

Some GP services are affected by collective action.

GP practices will still be open. Please continue to attend your appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Want to hear about local health services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland? Come to the LLR Integrated Care Board’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26 September, registration from 5.30pm and AGM from 6-7pm at Leicester Tigers Rugby Club. Please register your attendance by Fri 20 September. Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/public-invited-to-join-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland-icbs-annual-general-meeting-2/

It’s the final week to comment on our plans for end of life care services.
Making decisions about end of life care is difficult, but we encourage you to have your say on our Palliative and End of Life Care strategy, so we can make sure it reflects the needs of local people. https://bit.ly/LLREOLSurvey

Around 20,000 babies under 1 are hospitalised with the respiratory infection in the UK each year, and sadly we see 20 to 30 infant deaths as well. Find out more about how vaccination during pregnancy can protect your baby: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/home/nhs-vaccinations/

Tomorrow's event in Leicester to mark World Patient Safety Day is open to patients, health workers, policymakers and health care leaders. Read about it here: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Flyer-for-World-Patient-Safety-Day-Event-17th-September-2024.pdf

Anyone who’s eligible can get the , or jab today at our walk-in clinic at Wesley Hall, 76 Hartington Rd, Leicester LE2 0GN from 1pm-4pm.
Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/nhs-vaccinations/

Anyone who’s eligible can get the , or jab today at our walk-in clinic at Spinney Hill Park, St Saviours Rd, Leicester LE5 3SG, from 10am – 12:30pm.

Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/nhs-vaccinations/

The new vaccine for older adults is expected to prevent up to 500 deaths, 2,500 hospital admissions, 15,000 GP visits and 60,000 cases of illness, in the first season alone. Find out more about how it can protect you: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/home/nhs-vaccinations/