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12/12/2025

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12/12/2025

Raising a Smile” Christmas present appeal for inpatients


This festive season, Raising Health, the registered charity for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT), is calling on local people and businesses across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to help bring comfort and cheer to patients spending Christmas in hospital through the annual “Raising a Smile” appeal.

More than 600 patients are expected to be staying in LPT’s community hospitals and mental health wards on 25 December. With the support of the local community, the Raising Health team brings the magic of Christmas directly to patients who will spend the season away from the comfort of their homes and loved ones by providing them with a gift to open on Christmas Day.

The gift they receive through this appeal may be the only one they open this year.

For more information and to find out how to donate, visit: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/news/help-us-raise-a-smile-for-every-patient-spending-christmas-in-our-hospitals/.

This festive season, Raising Health is calling on local people and businesses across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to help bring comfort and cheer to patients spending Christmas in hospital through the annual “Raising a Smile” appeal.

12/12/2025

Local falls prevention research wins national award


Research into a programme that has helped more than 3,000 older adults improve their balance and stability has won a national award.

Steady steps helps people who have had a fall, or are at risk of falls, to reduce their risk through a 24-week programme, and is delivered by Active Together, which is funded by Leicestershire County Council’s public health team.

The research took place at the University of Nottingham and showed that steady steps has been successful in seeing significant reductions in falls and improvement in balance and strength amongst participants, highlighting the benefits of the programme.

The findings have played a critical role in shaping the service for Leicestershire residents. The success of the steady steps also helps to keep older people out of hospital, helping to ease pressure on the NHS.

At the Association of Director of Public Health Awards, Leicestershire County Council won the ‘Research Award’ category for the insight into steady steps.

Findings of the research have also featured in a recent World Health Organisation Step Safely report.

To find out more, visit: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/falls-prevention-research-wins-national-award.

Research into a programme that has helped more than 3,000 older adults improve their balance and stability has won a national award. Steady steps helps people who have had a fall, or are at risk of falls, to reduce their risk through a 24-week programme, and is delivered by Active Together, which is...

12/12/2025

24 Hours Not in A&E’


This winter, the NHS is encouraging people get the right care, in the right place, at the right time and to keep emergency services free for those who need them most.

To support this campaign the NHS has launched a promotional film which aims to help patients use the most appropriate NHS service for their health concerns and avoid unnecessary visits to A&E departments.

Set over the course of a single day, and drawing inspiration from the familiar style of TV medical documentaries, the film showcases the practical ways that patients can access care for minor and urgent health concerns around the clock.

It follows real-life scenarios where patients receive timely support through NHS 111, the NHS App, community pharmacies and GP online services, offering a reassuring reminder that the NHS is closer and more convenient than you think.

To view the film, watch the video below or visit:

Follow four people with four different health concerns as they get the NHS care they need – quickly and easily, without A&E. Get the right care, in the righ...

12/12/2025

Acute Respiratory Illness and Response Hub opens in LLR


Health leaders in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are pleased to announce the recent opening of a new Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) and Response Hub to support children and young people in need of urgent respiratory care this winter.

Annually the NHS sees a significant increase in the number of children and young people going to the emergency department, urgent treatment centres and GP practices with coughs and colds caused by viruses during the colder winter months. These symptoms will usually get better in time and can be effectively managed with self-care or the advice of a community pharmacist, with only a small minority of severe cases requiring the children’s emergency department. Community pharmacies are also able to prescribe antibiotics where required for a number of common winter illnesses through the Pharmacy First Scheme (https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/pharmacy/). Children and young people with more severe or worrying symptoms may require assessment by a doctor, nurse or another clinician. The 111 service can offer advice on which symptoms require a medical assessment.

The ARI hub enables children to access medical care for respiratory illnesses that may cause fever, laboured breathing, lethargy and poor feeding or fluid intake.

To help the children’s emergency department focus their resources on life and limb threatening emergencies, children that require respiratory or other related support can now be referred to the hub by either their GP practice or by triage staff at the children’s emergency department. The hub, which is based in Leicester, will offer appointments to patients between 2pm and 9pm between Mondays to Fridays.

To find out more, visit: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/acute-respiratory-illness-ari-and-response-hub-commissioned-to-support-children-this-winter

Health leaders in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are pleased to confirm the recent opening of a new Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) and Response hub to support children and young […]

12/12/2025

Advice for patients ahead of planned resident doctors’ strike


The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has issued advice for patients ahead of a five-day resident doctors’ strike, which is planned to start next week.

Resident doctors, who work mainly in hospitals, are due to be on strike from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am on Monday 22 December.

During the strikes, people are asked to attend any planned medical appointments as normal, as the NHS will get in touch if an appointment needs to be rescheduled. GP practices will also be open as normal.

Professor Damian Roland, Clinical Lead for Urgent and Emergency Care for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland health and care system said: “ We have put our well-established plans into action again and will be working very hard, so that people can continue to get the care they need. It is vital that people come forward for care if they do need it, to prevent health problems from becoming more serious.

“Services are already busier than normal at this time of year, which is why we also want people to remember to follow our advice for getting the right care, in the right place. This means considering self-care options for minor conditions and using GP practices or NHS 111 if it’s more serious. They can arrange the right appointment for your needs, including appointments for the same day and during evenings and weekends, if you need to be seen.”

The local NHS recommends following its two-step process for getting the right care, in the right place, called Need Help Fast? This advice applies all year round, not just during the strikes, to help make the best use of limited resources:

Step 1: Try to manage the problem yourself or get help from a local pharmacy, NHS 111 online, or the NHS App.
Step 2: If that doesn’t work, or the problem is more serious, contact your GP practice or NHS 111 (when your GP practice is closed). They will help book you the right appointment in the right place. This could be at your own GP practice, a pharmacy (through the Pharmacy First scheme), an urgent treatment centre, or another GP practice or health centre (during evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
If it’s a life-threatening emergency, people should go to the emergency department or call 999. If you go to the emergency department and it isn’t the right place for you, you may be asked to use another service instead.

In a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or visit a Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe. You can also text 0748 063 5199 for a response within four hours.

For further information, visit:

Need help fast? The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making it easier for you to get help when you need it quickly, for situations when it isn’t life […]

05/12/2025

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS
WOLVEY SURGERY/DISPENSARY

• Monday 22nd December 2025 – Normal opening hours
• Tuesday 23rd December 2025 – Normal opening hours
• Wednesday 24th December 2025 – CLOSED
• Thursday 25th December 2025 – CLOSED
• Friday 26th December 2025 – CLOSED
• Monday 29th December 2025 – Normal opening hours
• Tuesday 30th December 2025 – Normal opening hours
• Wednesday 31st December 2025 – CLOSED
• Thursday 1st January 2026 – CLOSED
• Friday 2nd January 2026 – Normal opening hours

05/12/2025

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS
BURBAGE SURGERY/DISPENSARY

• Monday 22nd December 2025 – Normal opening hours
• Tuesday 23rd December 2025 – Normal opening hours
• Wednesday 24th December 2025 – 8.00am – 4.00pm
• Thursday 25th December 2025 – CLOSED
• Friday 26th December 2025 – CLOSED
• Monday 29th December 2025 – Normal opening hours
• Tuesday 30th December 2025 – Normal opening hours
• Wednesday 31st December 2025 – 8.00am – 4.00pm
• Thursday 1st January 2026 – CLOSED
• Friday 2nd January 2026 – Normal opening hours

05/12/2025

The Burbage Surgery Patient Participation Group Xmas raffle. Win a Hamper. All proceeds go to the local branch of the Royal British Legion. £2.00 per strip of 5 tickets. Tickets can be purchased from the reception team at The Burbage Surgery.

04/12/2025

Marvellous Medicine talk on anaphylaxis

Join the local NHS for the next Marvellous Medicine Talk with Allergy Consultant, Dr Veeresh Patil at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

In this online webinar you will find out about anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

Dr Veeresh Patil will explain what anaphylaxis is, how to recognise the signs and what actions to take in an emergency. This session is suitable for all members of the public and provides important knowledge that could help save a life.

The webinar takes place on Thursday 18 December between 6pm-7:30pm, via MS Teams.

Click here to book your place.
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Leicester's Marvellous Medicine Talk - How to spot the signs of serious allergies – MS Teams, Thu 18 Dec 2025 - Join us for December’s Leicester’s Marvellous Medicine talk, presented by our Allergy Consultant, Dr Veeresh Patil. The session will focus on anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially li...

04/12/2025

Additional beds at LOROS thanks to local NHS


The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB) has provided funding to open four additional beds in the inpatient ward at LOROS Hospice.

Last summer, rising cost pressures forced the charity to reduce its ward capacity from 31 beds to 18. Thanks to new, short-term ICB funding, the beds can now be reopened for a four-month period.

Camilla Barrow, interim CEO of LOROS said: “We are grateful that our ICB commissioners recognise the importance of bringing more of our beds back into use. This funding will allow us to open four additional beds so more patients and families can access the specialised care they need. Their decision shows they value our role as a vital system provider during this pressured winter period, and we are extremely grateful for their confidence in the essential work we do".

To read more, visit:

LOROS Hospice has today announced that it has secured funding to open four additional beds on its inpatient ward.

04/12/2025

Online hubs to help keep kids well over winter


The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are helping parents and carers to know how they can treat common illnesses at home, and when and where to go for help and tips to help keep their kids healthy over winter.

With coughs, colds and tummy bugs in infants and children on the rise at this time of the year, the NHS in LLR have created an online winter wellness hub on the Health For Under 5s and Health for Kids websites.

The hubs have lots of articles and advice on how to avoid getting ill and when and where to go for help if kids do become unwell. What’s more, all the content has been put together by trusted NHS health professionals, including doctors and nurses and contains advice on how to find local support.

The hub also includes advice for actions parents and carers can take to reduce the likelihood of their little ones getting poorly. This includes prioritising vaccinations, adopting healthy habits like eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep, and encouraging good hand hygiene.

To view the children’s winter wellness hubs, go to:

https://lptnhs.com/WinterWellness0-5 for advice for babies and young children under 5 years old and
https://lptnhs.com/KidsWinterWellness for advice for primary school aged children.

View our collection of content aimed at supporting you and your family to stay well during the winter months.