Rutland Health Primary Care Network

27/01/2026

📢 NOTICE:
Support Services at Somerby Surgery
Saturday 31st January 2026
We are pleased to announce that valuable support service will be visiting Somerby Surgery on Saturday 31st January 2026.
LAMP Advocacy – 10am – 13.00 pm
Advocacy is…
Listening to the wants, needs and wishes of a person
Identifying the issues that are important to them
Supporting them in making decisions about their care
Empowering them to voice their wants and needs within their care
• They support people living with mental health challenges across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
• You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental health condition to work with Lamp. They support people who are awaiting diagnosis or are self-diagnosed.
• You don’t need to be registered with a GP to use our service.
• They support anyone over the age of 18.
• They support carers of family members or loved ones living with poor mental health.
This is a fantastic opportunity for patients and members of the community to access help and advice across a range of areas:
No appointment is needed. Please come along if you, or someone you know, could benefit from these services.
Location Address:
Somerby Surgery
Melton Mowbray
LE14 2QF

27/01/2026

📣 Are you an unpaid carer in Rutland?
We’re developing a new Rutland Carers Strategy to make sure unpaid carers get the support they need – and we want your input!

✅ Join our Carers Participation Group (CPG)
📅 29 January 2026
🕙 10am – 12 midday
📍 Rutland County Council Offices

This is your chance to help shape the future for carers in Rutland. Share your views and make a difference!

👉 Email carersteam@rutland.gov.uk or ASCAdminSupport@rutland.gov.uk to confirm your attendance.

Can’t make it? You can still share your views by contacting us at carersteam@rutland.gov.uk.

🔗 Find out more about the current LLR Carers Strategy 👇
rutland.gov.uk/adult-social-care/plans-policies-reports-adult-social-care/joint-carers-strategy

💛 Let’s work together for a better future for carers!

22/01/2026

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Support Services at Empingham Medical Practice Saturday 24th January 2026 We are pleased to announce that valuable support service will […]

22/01/2026

📢 NOTICE:
Support Services at Empingham Medical Practice
Saturday 24th January 2026
We are pleased to announce that valuable support service will be visiting Empingham Medical Practice on Saturday 24th January 2026.
Dementia Support Worker – Age UK Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 9.00 am – 13.00 pm
This is a fantastic opportunity for patients and members of the community to access help and advice across a range of areas:
No appointment is needed. Please come along if you, or someone you know, could benefit from these services.
Location Address:
Empingham Medical Centre
37 Main Street
Empingham
Oakham
LE15 8PR

07/01/2026

To all unpaid Carers !!! Join the Carers Participation Group on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10.00 am till 12.00 pm. Book your space.

19/12/2025

🤒 Not feeling well this Bank Holiday?
👉 Contact your GP practice first.
☎️ If they’re closed and it’s urgent, call NHS 111 for advice and support.
Stay safe and know where to turn for help.

19/12/2025

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09/12/2025

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Primary care networks are the new way for local health services to work together to treat populations of around 30-50,000. With the support of NHS England, p...

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. 💙

06/09/2025

📖🌿 It’s National Read a Book Day! 🌿📖
Did you know that just 6 minutes of reading can reduce stress, lower your heart rate, and help improve sleep? Reading is a simple, powerful way to look after your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Today, we encourage you to take a break, open a book, and give your mind the same care you give your body. 💙

What book will you be reading today? 📚✨

27/08/2025

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟
Dignity, Independence, and Equipment - Conversation of Change Online Event: A Conversation of Change

📅 Thursday, 28th August
⏰ 6:00–8:00pm (online)

Independence, dignity, and safety at home are fundamental rights – but for many, they depend on access to the right community equipment. From mobility aids to adaptive devices, these tools can transform daily life.

But what’s working well? Where are the gaps? And how can we shape national conversations and policy to better meet people’s needs?

Join Debora, Isaac, Kath, and Jacqui – each bringing first-hand experience – for an inclusive, dynamic online discussion.

Why join?

✔ Share your lived experiences, ideas, and solutions
✔ Connect with others who understand the challenges and opportunities in community equipment
✔ Help shape policy and national conversations

What to expect

💬 Breakout rooms to share safely and inclusively
🤝 Voices of lived experience, sector professionals & underrepresented communities
💸 Bursaries and remuneration available to remove financial barriers

“Having the right equipment changed my life – it gave me independence I didn’t think was possible.” – Community member

“Providers often do their best, but gaps remain in understanding what people really need. Conversations like this are crucial.” – Sector professional

We want to hear it all – the good, the not-so-good, and the impact of gaps in understanding. Together, our stories can drive real change.

Let’s change the world, one story at a time.

Register now and be part of the conversation!

“Community equipment is a lifeline. Let’s give it the recognition it deserves.” Join us for a dynamic, welcoming online event.

27/08/2025

🩸 Weekend Blood Test & Smear Clinics – Easier Access for You! 💙

Can’t make it to the clinic during the week? We’ve got you covered!
Our Enhanced Access Clinics now offer blood tests and cervical smear appointments on Saturdays – making it easier to fit your health checks around your busy schedule.

📅 When: Saturdays (by appointment)
☎ How to book: Contact your GP practice

Your health matters — let’s make time for it. ✅