Healthwatch Rutland has announced new drop-in dates to allow residents to have their say on local healthcare.

People's health services questions can be answered at drop-in sessions in Oakham this week.

Healthwatch Rutland will be returning to Oakham Library on Wednesday 1 May from 10am - 12pm.

The team encouraged locals to step out and have their say: "Come along to share your views on recent health and social care experiences. We can also give you information on our upcoming projects and how you can get involved with our work to influence change and ensure Rutland residents receive the best possible health and social care."

Similar drop-in sessions were held by Healthwatch Rutland earlier this year.

Hollie Hughes, community engagement officer for the group, said: "If you have a health or social care experience you would like to share or want to find out about volunteer opportunities with Healthwatch, come along and say hello – we'd love to see you."

Healthwatch Rutland is the public's NHS health and social care champion. The organisation wants to hear the experiences of anyone who uses GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other NHS support services in the county.

As an independent statutory body, Healthwatch Rutland has the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision-makers listen to feedback, and can then improve standards of care.

For more information people can visit the HWR website or call 01572 720381.