Healthwatch Rutland has held a successful drop-in event at Rutland County Library in Oakham.

The first of a series of such drop-in events, Healthwatch Rutland spoke to people about any NHS health and social care services that they may have concerns about.

Hollie Hughes, Community Engagement Officer for Healthwatch Rutland said: "The event in Oakham went well, and we spoke with a number of locals about NHS health services in the county.

"We also talked about volunteer opportunities, and people also completed out dental survey which can be viewed online through our website."

Healthwatch Rutland is the public's NHS health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other NHS support services, the organisation wants to hear about your experiences.

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

Healthwatch Rutland use feedback from the public to better understand the challenges facing the NHS and other care providers nationally, making experiences in health and care services improve for everyone.

Find out more or contact the team online, or at Healthwatch Rutland, The King Centre, Main Road, Barleythorpe, Oakham Rutland LE15 7WD and 01572 720381.

The next drop-in event will be on Tuesday 28 November 2023 at Uppingham Library from 10am to 12pm.