NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

02/04/2026

If you live in in Leicestershire, you can book evening, weekend and bank holiday GP appointments through your GP practice or NHS 111.
These appointments replace urgent care centre services and will help people get the right care more quickly.
Find out more and look out for a questionnaire to share your views: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/improved-evening-and-weekend-same-day-nhs-appointments-for-leicestershire-patients/

02/04/2026

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by bacteria. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body.
Symptoms can include a cough lasting more than 3 weeks, high temperature or drenching night sweats, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss and feeling tired or exhausted.
For more information, visit: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/03/23/what-is-tb-and-what-are-we-doing-to-combat-it/

02/04/2026

'Swapping screens for shared activities - like reading together at bedtime - is one of the simplest ways to support your child's development and help them establish healthy screen habits right from the start. Visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

02/04/2026

You can get up to date with your vaccines in Melton Mowbray today, at our mobile clinic.

We’re at Melton Golf Club, Thorpe Arnold, LE14 4SD from 10am-12.30pm.

Then from 1-4pm we’re at Melton Indoor Bowls Club, Bowling Green, Leicester Road, LE13 0LR.

Vaccines available: flu, whooping cough, HPV, MMR, MMRV and RSV.

Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/vaccinations/how-to-get-your-vaccine/

01/04/2026

If your child may have missed any vaccinations, you can contact your GP practice to check which ones they can catch up on and make sure your children have the best possible protection.

Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/vaccinations/

Stay strong, get vaccinated.

01/04/2026

Too much screen time can affect how young children sleep, learn and play - and small changes make a big difference. Find out how to help your little ones build healthy screen habits right from the start. Visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

New same day GP appointments have arrived in Leicestershire!
From today, you can book evening, weekend and bank holiday GP appointments through your GP practice or NHS 111.
These appointments replace urgent care centre services and will help people get the right care more quickly.
Find out more and look out for a questionnaire to share your views: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/improved-evening-and-weekend-same-day-nhs-appointments-for-leicestershire-patients/

01/04/2026

Request your repeat prescription quicker than you can say it. When it suits you.
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31/03/2026

Helping your child develop a healthy relationship with screens starts earlier than you'd think. Explore our friendly, practical screen time guidance for under-5s - visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

31/03/2026

⚠️ Don’t wait for disruption – prepare for it!

Our first Risk Ready Communities webinar gives communities a chance to share their experiences of emergencies and get free support.

🗓️ Thursday 16 April 11 – 12pm or Tuesday 21 April 6:30 – 7:30pm👇 www.llrresilienceforum.org.uk/risk-ready-communities

31/03/2026

If you take regular medication, have you got enough to last until after the Easter bank holidays (3 – 6 April)?
If you need extra, please order now. It will save you time and ensure you can pick them up from your chosen pharmacy.