Impacts of Flooding & Drought
The impacts of flooding and drought on farmers mental health as an evidence gap that needs filling.
Whilst there is evidence in other countries that floods and droughts have an impact on the mental health of the agricultural community, there is a gap in knowledge for the UK. The NFU is promoting this UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) survey on flooding and drought impacts on mental health of farmers in England because the results will fill this important evidence gap and add weight to the NFU’s lobbying on flooding and water resources. The survey, available here, takes 15-20 minutes, is anonymous (unless you decide otherwise) and is open until 28 February 2025
Brown&Co Spring Seminar (free)
These seminars are designed to provide insights into the current landscape of agriculture and its potential effects on your business. These sessions will cover critical topics such as succession and inheritance legislation and exploring the financial implications to your business. Engaging in these discussions will pave the way for constructive conversations, allowing for strategic planning and informed decision making for you and your business.
Date
4 March 2025
Venue & Timings
10am until midday at Forest Hill Golf Club, Markfield Lane, Botcheston, Leicester LE9 9FH
Booking
To register for your free place please click here
Have your say on proposed improvements to accessing health services in Rutland
The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is inviting people to have their say on proposals to improve healthcare services in Rutland.
The proposals would improve services for people by bringing together two existing local services – the Minor Injuries Unit and the Urgent Care Centre, creating a Minor Illness and Injury Service which would be open 8 hours a day, 7 days a week in Rutland Memorial Hospital.
The public consultation and the proposal reflect the changing needs of local people.
The proposed service, that would treat non-life-threatening conditions, would be provided by nurses, advanced nurse practitioners and other clinicians who have access to and guidance from a GP. If people need it, they would be receiving a prescription for medication.
There is also a short video that summarises the proposals https://youtu.be/Tt54n16QivQ
We would encourage you to visit the website www.bit.ly/rutlandsurvey to view the full consultation document and other supporting information.
Could you also share this email with your colleagues to help spread the word and hopefully encourage more responses.
The public consultation will run from Monday 13 January until Sunday 16 March 2025.
People can get involved by:
Completing the consultation questionnaire online at www.bit.ly/rutlandsurvey
Emailing views to: [email protected]
Coming along to one of our drop-in events:
- Thursday 13 February, 9.30am-12.30pm - Greetham Community Centre, Great Lane, Oakham LE15 7NG
- Wednesday 26 February, 9.30am-12.30pm - Oakham Library, Oakham Library, Catmose St, Oakham LE15 6HW
- Friday 7 March, 9.30am-12.30pm - The Falcon Hotel, Falcon Hotel, 7 High St E, Uppingham, Oakham LE15 9PY
- Tuesday 11 March, 11am-1pm - Empingham Medical Centre, 37 Main St, Empingham, Oakham LE15 8PR
NFU Midlands Younger Member Events
The next Midlands regional event will be on 5 March 2025 for more information and to register please click here
Call for Participants: Advancing Fairness in the UK Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Sector – University of Leicester
Are you into fresh fruit and or vegetable cultivation in the UK? University of Leicester are conducting a study on advancing fairness in fresh fruit and vegetable sector and would love to hear from you!
Participation in the study involves farmers who are into the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables in the UK and who are suppliers to large retailers in the UK.
All data collected will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity based on University of Leicester's guideline and used solely for academic purposes.
To participate or learn more, please Visit https://bit.ly/3L6VQTZ or contact Nike directly through [email protected].
Members support would be invaluable to the success of this research.
Questionnaire for pilot study - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Ip8UzYPUFmq1UG9FIUnzVaHnAQRUG1V/view?usp=sharing
FREE Health & Wellbeing Clinics
FCN along with Parish Nursing Ministries UK are holding Free Health & Wellbeing Clinics at the following locations:
- Rugby Market
- Thrapston Market
These are on selected dates, for more details please contact [email protected]
Rutland Neigbourhood Mental Health Cafe
Drop in support for when you're struggling to cope, supported by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS
Times
Thursday - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Sunday - 4pm - 7pm
Venue
Pepper's - A Safe Place, 2a High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL
Contacts
Mobile 07955 344126 or email [email protected]
Be vigilant of scam callers
If you receive a call that looks like it is from NFU Headquarters and are unsure then please hang up, do not pass on any personal details.
You can contact NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458 to check if we are doing any calls or promotions.
Read our advice on how to deal with scam callers.
National Shire Horse Show 2025 – NFU Ticket Offer.
Shire horses will be put through their paces over three days of competition in various classes giving horse lovers a unique insight into the gentle giants of the horse world.
A spectacular weekend of family fun including: National Championships, Ridden Shire Horse Classes, Daily Grand Parade, Training and Education Lecture Theatre, Children’s play area including farm animals, Farriery Demonstrations, Access to stables, Agricultural classes.
Date
7 March – 9 March 2025
Venue & Timings
7.30am -6.30pm at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD
Booking
Advance tickets only 20% off for members with the code NFU20
Tickets available from https://www.shire-horse.org.uk/show-tickets
Children aged 4 and under are Free
Children aged 12 and under, go Free on Sunday