Dr Vivek Varakantam, member of NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG’s Governing Body, said: “This time of year is ideal for setting goals and taking part in new challenges. Make your New Year’s Resolutions count and pledge to improve your health, be more active and show support for others who are doing the same. This […]
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Research shows that patients are much happier in their own homes than in a hospital ward over the festive period and it helps aid their recovery. So, how can you help? Call in and say Hello – let your elderly neighbours know you are available to help them. Provide them with your telephone number […]
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Binging on rich party food can leave us feeling bilious and bloated. Being sensible in the lead up to celebrations with simple soups will help with digestion. Anyone who has drunk or eaten too much during the celebrations should follow these steps for the best recovery. Rehydrate the body, so drink plenty of water, […]
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There are a whole range of local NHS services – new and not so new – all designed to meet local patients’ needs over Christmas and the New Year. If an illness or injury is not a real emergency, other local health services may be able to get patients the right help and care more […]
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The NHS is reminding people in East Leicestershire and Rutland where they can access expert medical treatment during the Christmas holidays.
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With ‘sexting’ becoming the norm for teenagers, SelfieCop has been created to teach them to stop and think before taking the photo. The free app helps to deter unsafe behaviour and helps to detect unsafe images as well as diffusing potential crisis by giving young people the time to act and remove inappropriate pictures. […]
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They are also reminding people to prepare for the Christmas Holidays and make sure they know how they can access healthcare over the festive period, particularly when GP surgeries are closed. Professor Mayur Lakhani, Chair of West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group and a GP in Sileby said “As a working GP I know how important […]
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Health leaders at NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are encouraging people to sign up to the Dry January challenge and give up alcohol for a month.
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East Leicestershire and Rutland is urging people to make sure they have a safe and happy Christmas by take extra care at home and outside to avoid slips, trips and falls.
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With Christmas just around the corner patients in East Leicestershire and Rutland are being urged to ‘be prepared’ when it comes to their medication this festive period.
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