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Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.News -
People in need of a blood test in the Spalding area can now access a daily drop-in session without an appointment.News -
Patients who live in the country are getting a raw deal because rural hospitals are under-funded, research suggests.News -
Boston and Lincoln are among 22 locations where vacancies for family doctors are hardest to fill.Report -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to present its annual Report for 2017/18News -
Most people know the importance of good oral hygiene in our overall care, we can do much of the preventative care ourselves by making sure we have a good oral routine, however being able to access local dental services is also critical to this.News -
This week [7th Jan 2019] the BBC ran an article highlighting the cost of missed appointments. Missed GP appointments 'cost NHS England £216m'
We wanted to take this opportunity to look back as Healthwatch Lincolnshire raised this in 2014.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire (HWL) want to hear from members of the public who have recently had a stroke. We want to hear from you...Report -
Find out how we've been working together with people to help improve experiences of health and social care in Lincolnshire.
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This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during December 2018 where 148 experiences have been shared.News -
Healthwatch urge the public to get involved in Healthy Conversations
Today launches opportunities for the public in Lincolnshire to ‘Have their say’ about proposed changes to healthcare services.
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People keen to influence the future of the NHS in Lincolnshire are being encouraged to make their views known in a series of events this month.News -
People regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.Report -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire has been aware of inequalities in service provision for the people of Lincolnshire requiring assessment and diagnosis of Autism and Dyspraxia.Report -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire has escalation its concerns relating to cervical screening and the delay of results.Report -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to :
Ear care; Fragility of Primary Care services; Pain ManagementNews -
Non-emergency patient transport continues to be a concern for many organisations and patients in Lincolnshire.News -
Most people know the importance of good oral hygiene in our overall care, we can do much of the preventative care ourselves by making sure we have a good oral routine, however being able to access local dental services is also critical.Report -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to : Dental, Mental health, ULHT and Social CareReport -
Due to patient comments as a result of our priorities work we have produced an Escalation Paper relating to long term conditionsReport -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient comments related to: GP services, Sexual Health Service, Joined Up Services – DETOC, Autism Waits for Assessment, Mental Health – Interim Care
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Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient comments related to: Access to neurology, autism, dyspraxia services and cervical screening results for patients in LincolnshireReport -
Escalation report regarding Pain management services in LincolnshireNews -
As a result of the investigation by the Economic Crime Unit all of the £1.28m, which was defrauded from LPFT, has been recovered and returned to the Trust.News -
Lincolnshire residents now have access to an innovative new pain management service.Report -
For over 3 years Healthwatch Lincolnshire has received information which confirms Lincolnshire patients are not receiving treatment for cancers within the national recommended requirements.Report -
Whilst we recognise the National and local directive to reduce the overall cost of prescribed medication and its subsequent wastage, Healthwatch Lincolnshire does not believe patients fully understand the options available to them.Report -
This paper highlights concerns raised by patients, carers, service users and other stakeholders to Healthwatch Lincolnshire regarding de-commissioning of health services in Lincolnshire.Report -
This paper asks what plans the Lincolnshire CCGs have for the £1.7m mental health growth fund. Please find below the reasons why Healthwatch Lincolnshire is bringing this to your attention?Report -
Over the past 5 years, Healthwatch Lincolnshire has consistently received patient comments, relating to the difficulties they are experiencing getting an appointment to see a GP.Report -
Access to NHS dentist services in Lincolnshire has been difficult for a long time. Access for people who live in a care home to NHS dentistry is even more of a challenge.Report -
This report provides important evidence of the experiences of Lincolnshire people when receiving NHS immunisations and screenings.
The work involved included gathering information from 785 people across Lincolnshire during the period Sep to Dec 2016Report -
There are currently 2.5 million people in the UK living with cancer. This is expected to rise to 4 million by 2030, with 45,400 living in Lincolnshire alone.
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A team from the local mental health and learning disabilities trust has been awarded centre of excellence status.News -
NHS England and NHS Improvement have now come together to act as a single organisation. Their aim is to better support the NHS and help improve care for patients.News -
NHS England and Health Education England have launched a new campaign, aimed at getting hundreds of family doctors to return to general practice, which will improve services for patients.News -
The first Chief Midwife, who will become the most senior midwife in England, has been appointed.News -
People who arrive at A&E experiencing a mental health crisis will receive emergency care within one hour under NHS pilot schemes aimed at improving care and saving more lives.News -
The sister of MP Jo Cox is backing an anti-loneliness campaign to help 30,000 people avoid health and wellbeing problems that can come from feeling and living alone.Report -
Find out more about how we collect, process and store data.Report -
Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.Advice and Information -
Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care and Community Wellbeing together with Lincolnshire NHS have launched their partnership online Library of Information and Services called Connect to Support Lincolnshire.News -
A new initiative has been launched at the local mental health and learning disabilities trust to benefit carers who are visiting their relatives in hospital.Report -
This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during January 2019 where 204 experiences have been shared.News -
Organisations and groups that support and help people manage their mental health and wellbeing are being invited to pitch for a share of £300,000 community funding.Advice and Information -
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.News -
Please find attached an invitation to the Private View of artist LIZ PEARSON's exhibition 'Sense of Self' on 1st May between 6pm -8pm at The Gallery at St Martins, Hungate, Lincoln LN1 1ET.News -
A terminal cancer patient shares what she thinks would make support better for others.News -
Every 15 minutes in the UK somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer. Young, old, female or male – it affects us all. This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month we’re shining a light on the varied and many people affected by bowel cancer.
Patients and families