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Get your child vaccinated against measles this summer
Measles is still spreading in our communities. Check to make sure everyone in your home especially young children are fully vaccinated so that you can have a healthy summer.
If your child is due a dose, come along to one of the NHS walk-in clinics taking place across the city and county throughout the school holidays and get protected against measles.
Find your closest clinic by visiting: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/nhs-vaccinations/.
Junior doctors will be on strike from 27 June to 2 July 2024
The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has issued advice for patients about how to get the right care for their particular health concern during this time.
People should continue to contact the NHS straight away if they need help, including GP practices which aren’t affected by the strikes. They should also continue to attend any planned medical appointments, unless the NHS has let them know they have been rescheduled.
The best way for people to get advice is to use NHS 111, it is available 24/7 by telephone, online or can be found on the NHS App.
New ‘What is Adult Safeguarding?’ session available to book now
The next “What is Adult Safeguarding?” online information session for people who live and work in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be held on Tuesday 18 June 2024, 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
This is a free event organised jointly by the Leicester and Leicestershire & Rutland Safeguarding Adults Boards.
You can book your free place online or email lsab-events@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 6270 for more details.
This session will cover:
- What is adult safeguarding?
- What is abuse and neglect?
- Signs of abuse and neglect
- What to do if you have concerns about an adult
For more information about adult safeguarding in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland visit their websites:
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/lsab
New website launched to bring ‘Joy’ to people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
A free health and wellbeing support website, was launched at the end of March to support people living and working in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Funded by the local NHS, Joy combines services provided by the NHS, local authorities, and the voluntary and community sector all in one place.
Joy is a free website for everyone in the city, county and Rutland to use, go to www.LLRjoy.com and follow the link, add your postcode and start searching for local services.
Joy offers a diverse range of categories tailored to meet individuals’ needs. From fitness and art classes to carer support, diabetes self-help groups, food banks, counselling, and Age UK services, the website provides a comprehensive array of services. Services are designed to bolster the communities of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, setting Joy apart as a unique and engaging non-clinical health and wellbeing support service.
Visit the LLR ICB website for more information.
New ‘What is Adult Safeguarding?’ session available to book now
The next “What is Adult Safeguarding?” online information session for people who live and work in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be held on 11 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am.
This is a free event organised jointly by the Leicester and Leicestershire & Rutland Safeguarding Adults Boards.
You can book your free place online or email lsab-events@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 6270 for more details.
Get in the know with NHS 111
Residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being encouraged to use NHS 111 online when they have an urgent medical need.
Available to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, NHS 111 online offers a fast and convenient solution. They can help you get the right care as quickly as possible.
If you do not have access to a computer or smartphone, or are worried about a child under 5, call 111.
For life-threatening illnesses or injuries, always dial 999.
To find out more about local services visit: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/get-in-the-know/
New ‘What is Adult Safeguarding?’ session available
“What is Adult Safeguarding?” is a free online information session for people who live and work in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Safeguarding Adults Boards have arranged a new session for 31 January 2024, 1:30pm – 2:30pm.
You can book your free place online or email lsab-events@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 454 6270 for more details.
New domestic abuse video now available
A new domestic abuse video was released during Safeguarding Adults Week 2023
Hidden Harms is the new domestic abuse video launched by Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland’s Safeguarding Adults Boards
If you notice changes in the behaviour or appearance of someone you know well or they start to avoid you or stop contacting you, ask yourself why? This video from the LLR Safeguarding Adults Boards explains in more detail how you can spot some of the signs of abuse.
For more information visit the Safeguarding Adults Boards websites:
https://leicester.gov.uk/lsab
https://lrsb.org.uk/adults
If you are concerned that an adult with care and support needs may be experiencing abuse and/or neglect, contact your local adult social care services.
What is Adult Safeguarding? Information sessions available in November
“What is Adult Safeguarding?” is an online information session for people who live and work in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Safeguarding Adults Boards are offering two sessions during November, click on one of the dates below to book your place online.
- Tuesday 21 November 1.30pm – 2.30pm
- Thursday 23 November 10.00am – 11.00am
Covid-19 and flu vaccines
NHS England has announced plans for the delivery of this year’s autumn and winter flu and Covid-19 programme.
People who are 65 and over and others who are at particular risk, are now able to get their flu and Covid-19 vaccines ahead of winter. This will offer better protection ready for the coldest months of the winter, when viruses circulate more.
All eligible people can now book their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations. To find out if you are eligible and how to book your vaccinations visit the NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Integrated Care Board (ICB) website.
