News and reports

The public health team in Leicester is currently running two surveys to find out about the impact of social isolation and loneliness in men and want to hear from local organisations and individual men.

Leicestershire County Council is developing a new Carers’ Strategy for Leicestershire’s adult carers to set out how the council will work with partners to support unpaid carers needs. The new strategy will be launched in early 2026.  

Searching for information to support your child’s mental health can feel confusing.

NHS Mental Health Services would like to hear from parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland about how you look for information and what would make it easier.

This November, the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board is teaming up with the East Midlands Cancer Alliance Oracle Cancer Trust and the Cancer Community Connectors in Leicester to shine a spotlight on mouth cancer.

Heartburn Health a national research programme to find ways to improve care for people with heartburn, indigestion or acid reflux is now live in Leicester and is looking for volunteers with these symptoms, aged 55-79 to take part.

The Care Quality Commission is looking at how local authorities are meeting their adult social care duties under Part 1 of the Care Act (2014).

At the nation remembers those who currently serve and have served in the armed forces, Healthwatch England has published case studies from beyond the battlefield explaining how some veterans are struggling to get the care they need.

In partnership with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, AccessAble have created free, Detailed Access Guides for Leicester’s hospitals, helping you plan your visit with confidence.

Healthwatch England has published new research showing most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for prostate cancer.

Our team carried out an Enter and View at The Wycliffe Medical Practice. See the attached report available for download.

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has issued new advice to help you get the right NHS care when you need it quickly and recommends just two simple steps for situations when it isn’t life threatening.

Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire (HWLL) and Healthwatch Rutland (HWR) are calling on women and girls of all ages, backgrounds and communities to take part in a new survey about their experiences of health and care services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).

The survey aims to gather real stories and insights to help influence and improve how local NHS and care services support women and girls.

The survey is open to anyone who uses women’s health services. Whether you’ve struggled to be heard, had trouble finding the right support, or want to highlight what’s working well, your voice can make a difference.

The survey takes 10 minutes to complete and is entirely anonymous. The findings will be shared with NHS and care leaders to highlight gaps and promote change.