Health

Rutland’s voluntary sector has been given a financial boost as the county’s citizen’s advice bureau has received new funding to help strengthen it.

A 90-year-old blue badge holder is facing a large fine and possible court appearance following a lack of communication over a parking charge.

A paramedic wants to see drones brought in to help deliver life-saving kit to emergency scenes after a decade of frustration.

A care home is providing a series of workshops to help improve the lives of elderly people.

A new 66-bed residential care facility for elderly people is to be built.

Food hygiene inspectors have ordered improvements at more than 20 eateries since the beginning of this year.

A GP appointments system designed to eliminate the ‘8am scramble’ is being introduced to about 27,000 more patients.

A new home has helped sport and dance clubs pull in hundreds of new members and improve the skills of their pupils.

A woman will be taking on a second marathon in aid of a charity that helped turn her life around.

Plans are being developed to create a Rutland neighbourhood health team at the new transport hub.

A small group of volunteers who make their town an even more beautiful place to live have opened a new headquarters.

A cafe manager says she feels ‘proud’ after saving the life of a child who was choking on multiple hard boiled sweets.

A specialist overnight end-of-life care provider will close as part of a health shake-up, leaving charity leaders concerned about patient care.

A respite room has opened in a care home in tribute to a former resident.

A man has been taken to hospital following an incident in a park.

People who struggle with excessive clutter at home can sign up for a free 16-week support programme.

A running club is appealing for new members.

People who have dementia and their carers will be able to access support in a new singing group.

A railway volunteer is helping to raise awareness of a condition that affects people of all ages across the area.

Diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, 62-year-old Alistair Knott is defying his prognosis by taking on the ultimate test: an Ironman triathlon.