Health

Patients will benefit from “world-class care” closer to home under new plans from the head of the NHS.

Rutland County Council will ask people to help shape health and social care at an event later this month.

One of the biggest NHS trusts in the country has been placed in special measures after inspectors deemed it “inadequate”.

Complaints to the health ombudsman about the trust which runs three of the county’s hospitals have increased.

Asda, Boots, Sainsbury’s and gravy brand Bisto have all recalled food products this week following health concerns.

A partnership scheme between care organisations has invited people to find out about the support available at an open event.

Not getting enough sleep dramatically increases the chances of catching a cold, research has shown.

Lincolnshire County Council will hold a public meeting in Stamford on plans to change what people pay for non-residential care.

The fund raising efforts of residents across Peterborough and Stamford has ‘made dreams come true’ at Sue Ryder’s Thorpe Hall Hospice according to a special royal guest.

Not getting enough sleep dramatically increases the chances of catching a cold, research has shown.

Babies in the East of England to be offered vaccination against meningococcal group B (MenB) – a disease which can lead to meningitis

A Stamford health trainer is offering a free course for people who fear they may be at risk of Type 2 Diabetes.

Plans for a day of outdoor fitness sessions have been cancelled.

Babies in the East of England to be offered vaccination against meningococcal group B (MenB) – a disease which can lead to meningitis.

A health trust is offering support for Lincolnshire families who want to live a healthy lifestyle.

A groundbreaking NHS-police partnership has seen the number of people with mental ill health detained in police custody fall by 66 per cent over the last two years.

Uppingham Surgery is holding a Memory Matters Day on Wednesday between 11am and 4pm.

Members of the Board of Directors at Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Trust will receive an update on emergency preparedness as part of their monthly board meeting.

At the request of the practice Healthwatch Rutland visited Oakham Medical Practice.

Generous donations from businesses and residents have paid for a defibrillator in Essendine.