Rutland Health Primary Care Network

04/09/2026

UPCOMING COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES IN RUTLAND

Free Support • Friendly Advice • No Appointment Needed

Hello everyone!

We're delighted to share that a range of FREE community health and support services will be visiting local Surgery across Rutland during September and October 2026.

Whether you're looking for health and wellbeing support, community care information, or independent advocacy, these drop-in sessions are open to everyone.

All sessions run from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Saturday 26th September 2026 - Oakham Medical Practice
Living Well Rutland Support and guidance to help improve your health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Saturday 3rd October 2026 - Empingham Medical Centre
Shared Lives A unique and rewarding form of community care that matches adults needing support with local carers who welcome them into their homes and everyday lives.

Saturday 17th October 2026 - Uppingham Surgery
Lamp Advocacy • Listening to your wants, needs, and wishes
• Helping identify issues important to you
• Supporting informed decisions about your care
• Empowering you to have your voice heard

Living Well Rutland will also be available to provide support and guidance with health and wellbeing.

How to Access These Services • No appointment necessary
• Simply drop in during the advertised times
• Free and confidential support for all

We look forward to welcoming you and helping connect you with valuable local services.

Save the dates and share with family, friends, and neighbours who may benefit!



With warm regards,
Primary Care Network Team

03/09/2026

The NHS National Booking System is now open for eligible people to book their flu vaccination for the 2026/27 winter season.

Flu vaccination helps protect those most at risk and reduces pressure on health and care services during the colder months.

• Book online via the NHS National Booking System or NHS App
• Call 119 if you need support booking

Find out more: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/national-booking-system-opens-for-flu-vaccination-bookings/

03/09/2026

🌿 Know More, Live Well is back next Friday in Barrowden! 🌿
Join us for a free drop-in wellbeing event, packed with information and support to help you feel your best.

🗓️ Friday 11 September
⏰ 10am to 1pm
📍 Barrowden Community Hub, LE15 8EP

Everyone is welcome, and there's no need to book, just drop in on the day. You'll be able to speak to services directly about:

⚖️ Healthy weight
❤️ Blood pressure checks
🍷 Alcohol consumption
🧠 Mental health support
🏃 Physical activity
💻 NHS digital access
🚭 Smoking
🌱 Growers Row
👩‍⚕️ Admiral Nurse Team
🥗 Nutrition
💊 Pharmacy services

Come along and find out more about the support available to you and your family.

This event is brought to you in partnership with RISE, Barrowden Community Hub and Rutland Health Primary Care Network 💚

03/09/2026

Grow Together Groups 🌈

Our Grow Together groups are relaxed, friendly play sessions for children aged 0–5 and their families.

Come along for fun activities, new experiences, play and a chance to meet other local families.

📍 Thursdays, 10am–11am
Uppingham Scout Hut

📍 Fridays, 10am–11am
Kendrew Barracks Community Centre

No need to book — just drop in.

For more information, contact the Family Hub:
📞 01572 758383
📧 [email protected]

03/09/2026

Share your views on healthy weight support for children and young people - https://mailchi.mp/013def4aec00/healthyweight

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

FREE training for healthcare professionals supporting children & young people ✨🩺

This session is designed to support you with the confidence and skills to have conversations with children and young people, supporting and encouraging active lifestyles and positive behaviour changes.

Key takeaways:
→ Benefits of movement for children and young people’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing
→ Support children and young people who living with long-term health conditions
→ Understand barriers faced by children, young people and families

📅 Thursday 10th September
⏰1pm-2:15pm
💻 Online

🔗 Book your space today: https://ow.ly/11lT50ZHBHv

Healthy Leicestershire | NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland | Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire

03/09/2026

Your space. Your people. Your time.

Are you 11-19 years (25 years with SEND)?

Looking for somewhere to go after school?

The new youth space is all about:

• meeting new people

• having a go at different activities

• relaxing, having fun and feeling welcome

No pressure. No need to be brilliant at anything. Just come as you are.

Launch Week: Monday 21st to Friday 25th September, 4pm–5.30pm.

📍 Youth Space (to be formally named by young people) , Living Well Family Hub, next to Oakham library.

No booking needed, just turn up.

26/08/2026

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