A major UK research study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been launched today. The PHOSP-COVID study has been awarded £8.4million jointly by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). This study is one of a number of COVID-19 studies that have been given…
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More Police Than New Years Eve To Help Save Lives and Livelihoods
A dedicated operation to support the re-opening of the night-time economy and help support the policing of lockdown has been launched by Leicestershire Police. The force will be deploying additional officers, including members of our Special Constabulary, to work over the weekend period and beyond. The introduction of additional measures by the Government due to a…
Coronavirus ‘outbreak’ at local biscuit factory which supplies McVities
A whistleblower has said a South Wigston biscuit factory is the location of a coronavirus outbreak. The employee, who wished to remain anonymous, told local media that five members of one work team at the Pladis biscuit factory in Canal Street, South Wigston had tested positive for the disease. According to reports some members of…
Online rehabilitation programmes made available to all
A web-based rehabilitation programme developed by a team of experts in Leicester has granted free access to other health organisations for up to four months to help support patients during the coronavirus pandemic. The offer from Leicester’s Hospitals comes during Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week (15-22 June 2020). Pulmonary rehabilitation is supervised exercise training, health education and…
Town Centre reopening preparations underway
Extensive work to ensure the next phase for the safe reopening of Blaby Town Centre from Monday 15th June is underway by Blaby District Council. The 15th June date will see many more retailers allowed to reopen their doors to customers for the first time since restrictions came into place. Stores are adapting to abide…