Only Order What You Need! NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) and Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Community Pharmacy have launched a public awareness campaign highlighting the impact of medicines waste and are asking patients to check what medicines they have at home before ordering more. It’s easier than ever for people to manage their repeat…
Find out how to get the right medical care, if you become unwell, over the bank holiday weekend and get back to enjoying the long weekend as quickly as possible. There are changes to some opening times, with GP practices and many pharmacies remaining closed on Monday 5 May. There are still plenty of options…
The Patient Participation Group (PPG) at Thurmaston Health Centre is a vital way for patients to have a voice in shaping local healthcare services. By working closely with the practice team, the PPG helps identify areas for improvement, ensures patient perspectives are considered, and fosters stronger communication between the practice and its patients. We’re looking…
Now that the clocks have just gone back and it really feels like winter is approaching, the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has launched a campaign to help people stay well this winter. The NHS is encouraging people to bookmark the Get in the Know this Winter web resource, so they can easily…
Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. Living Streets have put together 20 tips to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into your day. From inviting friends for a walk to taking a post-work stroll, how many…
The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has issued advice to local residents to support them with their healthcare needs, ahead of the May bank holiday on Monday 6 May. GP practices and many community pharmacies will be closed on the May bank holiday, and people on regular medication are advised to avoid being caught…
Joy, a free health and wellbeing support website, is set to be launched this Easter (Friday 29 March) to support people living and working in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR). 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…
The feedback our surgeries receive from patients, visitors, staff and members of the public is carefully looked at to help us understand what we do well and where we can make improvements. At DHU we are always keen to improve the care that we provide. Below are some recent examples of feedback we have received…