Rutland and Stamford Mercury - Health Feed

Outgoing mayor praises work of Wood Grange Care Home

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:08:21 GMT

The work of staff at a care home which specialises in helping people with dementia was praised by the out-going mayor of Bourne who visited the centre.

Campaigner Jan Hansen calls for patients to share hospital experiences

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:52:08 GMT

A campaigner is calling on patients to share their experiences ahead of a review into the safety of Lincolnshire hospitals.

Enter your nomination in the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s Celebrating Excellence Awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:37:27 GMT

Patients from across Rutland are being asked to nominate a team, service or individual as part of the Celebrating Excellence Awards 2013 being run by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust which runs mental health services.

Young people to be offered MMR vaccinations to fight measles

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:07:01 GMT

Parents will be receiving letters in the coming weeks inviting their children to have MMR vaccinations at their doctors surgery following the increase in cases of measles nationally.

Patient Participation Group of the Bourne Hereward Group Practice issues its first newsletter

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:05:54 GMT

The newly formed Patient Participation Group of the Bourne Hereward Group Practice in Exeter Street held its first meeting on Monday, April 22.

New gym will offer specialist equipment closer to home

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:28:21 GMT

A new gym could be open by the end of the month after a father and son got planning permission to transform a former warehouse.

Rutland County Council will promote healthy lifestyles as part of national services shake-up

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:21:20 GMT

Smoking, drinking and obesity problems will be tackled by new campaigners after the responsibility for public health changed hands.

Give Petanque a try at Bourne Abbots Petanque club

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:24:37 GMT

Bourne Abbots Petanque club is on the hunt for new members to take up the game.

New chairman of Peterborough and Stamford Hospital Trust faces issues head on

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:09:30 GMT

A charity founder has pledged to “put the patient first” in his new role as chairman of Peterborough and Stamford Hospital Trust.

National Lottery-funded fitness classes running at Oakham CE Primary School

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:29:02 GMT

Free fitness classes are running in Oakham thanks to funding from the National Lottery.

New aqua aerobics sessions starting in Bourne

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:29:31 GMT

A new aqua aerobics class is starting at Bourne Leisure Centre tomorrow (Wednesday).