Rutland Health Primary Care Network

23/03/2026

Parents and carers of young people in school year 9 and above are being reminded to provide their consent decision to our school aged immunisation service (SAIS) for two routine teenage vaccinations.

The SAIS team will be visiting secondary schools across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland between now and Friday 12 June to offer young people aged 13-14 -years-old the chance to boost their protection with the 3-in-1 teenage booster and the meningitis ACWY vaccines. Young people over the age of 14, in older year groups, and who still need the immunisations will also have the chance to be vaccinated.

The 3-in-1 teenage booster (also known as the tetanus, diphtheria and polio vaccine) tops up the protection from vaccines most young people had when they were babies and before starting school. Having the full five doses of tetanus, diphtheria and polio vaccines will allow the young person to build up and keep their immunity against the diseases into adulthood.

The meningitis ACWY vaccine protects against meningococcal bacteria types A, C, W and Y that can cause meningitis, an inflammation of the lining of the brain and septicaemia (also known as blood poisoning).

The vaccines are part of the national NHS immunisation programme of recommended vaccinations. Both immunisations are given as a quick injection into the upper arm by the service’s trained and friendly nurses.

Marie Butterworth, clinical lead for the school aged immunisation service, said: “Both vaccines are free, safe and offer effective long-lasting protection. It’s important to have these vaccinations as the diseases can be very dangerous if contracted, and in some cases can be life-threatening.

“We know that some young people might feel a bit nervous about having an injection. We want to reassure them that the vaccinations are very quick. All our immunisation nurses are kind and experienced and there are things they can do to support young people to have the vaccines.”

Parents and carers will be sent detailed information about the vaccine from their child’s school and will be texted and emailed to with a link to fill out an online consent decision form.

If parents or carers have any questions, they can contact the school aged immunisation service on 0300 3000 007 or e-mail lpt.sais@nhs.net.

10/03/2026

25/02/2026

🚘🧡Lots of information on the NHS website for Leicestershire and Rutland.

25/02/2026

Looking for that spark to start your journey with physical activity? ✨

The Active Inspiration page is the perfect place to begin! Here you’ll find a wide range of inspiring stories from local Let’s Get Moving Champions, along with practical ideas, tips, and links to supportive campaigns like Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Girls Can, We Are Undefeatable and more - all designed to help you discover what being active could look like for you 😊

Whether you're searching for motivation, exploring different ways to move, or simply wanting friendly guidance to get started, this page brings together everything you need to take that first step with confidence.

Start exploring today: https://ow.ly/nznf50Y07KA

05/02/2026

Advance notice of the attached - the hall loos will be open for those who drink too much coffee!

05/02/2026

Mental health crisis support is available via NHS 111.

📞 Call 111 and select the mental health option to access urgent help.

05/02/2026

It can be helpful to think of dementia progressing in three stages.

This is a guide to some of the common symptoms at each stage, although it’s important to remember that everyone’s dementia journey is different.

Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time.

Knowing a little about what to expect in each stage can help us understand how dementia changes over time and how to prepare for the future. The stages also act as a guide to when certain treatments, such as medicines for Alzheimer’s disease, are likely to work best.

It can sometimes be difficult to tell when a person’s dementia has progressed from one stage to another because some symptoms may appear in a different order to how we’ve presented them here, and the stages may overlap.

Some symptoms, particularly those linked to behaviours, may develop at one stage and then reduce or even disappear later on. Other symptoms, such as memory loss and problems with language and thinking, tend to stay and get worse with time.

As dementia progresses, a person will need more help and, at some point, will need a lot of support with daily living. However, how soon this happens and the type of support needed will vary from person to person.

It’s natural to want to know which stage a person is at or what might happen next. But the most important thing we can do is focus on the person in the present moment, to help them live well for as long as possible.

If you need more help or advice we’re here for you, just give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.

08/09/2025

💙📈 It’s Know Your Numbers! Week 💙📈
High blood pressure often has no symptoms—but it can lead to serious health problems if left unchecked. That’s why it’s so important to know your numbers.

This week, we’re encouraging everyone to get their blood pressure checked. A quick, simple check can help you stay on top of your health and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

✅ Book a blood pressure check with your GP practice or local pharmacy
✅ Encourage friends and family to do the same
✅ Try this online blood pressure calculator to understand your numbers: https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading

Your numbers matter. Let’s take care of our hearts together. 💙