Health

Second independent school confirms Covid-19 outbreak

Oundle School has confirmed it was hit by an outbreak of Covid-19 earlier this month after pupils returned from the half-term holidays.

Vaccination centre to close

Health leaders say they are closing the vaccination centre but will be offering the jab at practices instead.

Parents urged to test regularly after school's Covid-19 outbreak

Families have been urged to test regularly for Covid-19 after the Uppingham School outbreak was linked to a countywide spike in new infections.

Covid-19 outbreak at boarding school forces almost 600 pupils into self-isolation

Almost 600 pupils are self-isolating at Uppingham School after an outbreak of Covid-19 this week.

Infection rate in county four times higher than a week ago

The Covid-19 infection rate in Rutland is four times higher than this time last week.

Urgent care moving to hospital site

An urgent care centre is moving to new premises next week.

Fears over flu risk this winter

A health director is hoping vaccinations will be effective against both coronavirus and flu amid fears it could be worse this winter.

GP ‘monopoly’ petition reaches 1,000 signatures

A petition calling for a choice of GP providers in Stamford has collected more than 1,000 signatures in a week.

Consider Covid test before watching England match with other fans

Football fans must keep coronavirus restrictions in mind when watching the Euros.

New contracts a 'smack in the face' to carers

Carers who worked on the frontline during the pandemic are critical of a social care overhaul that could change their working hours dramatically.

'Pollen bomb' warning for asthmatics and hay fever sufferers

A 'toxic cocktail' of sky-high pollen levels, hot weather and rain risks misery for thousands of asthmatics and hay fever sufferers. Here's why:

Sign up to walk in Burghley Park

People are being urged to sign up to Walk for Parkinson’s near Stamford.

‘No-one told me to check my neck’

A mum of three is warning others of a rare cancer after having a tumour removed from her neck.

PM 'to announce four week delay to end of lockdown rules'

The easing of lockdown restrictions is to be delayed by up to four weeks, the Prime Minister is expected to announce tomorrow.

Eye tests could detect type 2 diabetes during Diabetes Week

An optician with branches in Stamford and Bourne says regular eye tests could detect the early warning signs of type 2 diabetes.

Petition calls for a choice of GP providers in Stamford

A community group is calling for the end to a 'monopoly' over GP services in the area.

Warning about sharing vaccination cards online

People are being told by police not to share photos of their medical records online.

Free map shares activities to improve mental wellbeing

MindSpace Stamford has launched a map to help people look after their mental health.

New opportunity to 'connect with the community'

An opportunity has arisen for people to join a small charity that is making a huge impression on the community.

Expansion plan is given green light

A surgery expansion plan has been given the go ahead.

Health

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Second independent school confirms Covid-19 outbreak

Second independent school confirms Covid-19 outbreak

Vaccination centre to close

Vaccination centre to close

Parents urged to test regularly after school's Covid-19 outbreak

Parents urged to test regularly after school's Covid-19 outbreak

Covid-19 outbreak at boarding school forces almost 600 pupils into self-isolation

Covid-19 outbreak at boarding school forces almost 600 pupils into self-isolation

Infection rate in county four times higher than a week ago

Infection rate in county four times higher than a week ago

Urgent care moving to hospital site