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  1. People's Service User Experiences - Dec 2018

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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.

  2. Have your say on how the NHS should change in Lincolnshire

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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.

  3. HWL Escalation Paper - CCG Governing Board Jan 19

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    Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to : Dental, Mental health, ULHT and Social Care

  4. HWL Escalation Paper - CCG Governing Board Dec 18

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    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

  5. Over £1.28m returned to a local NHS trust following the success of Operation Tarlac

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    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.

  6. HWL Escalation Paper - £1.7m Mental Health Growth Fund

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    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?

  7. Local mental health team awarded centre of excellence

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    A team from the local mental health and learning disabilities trust has been awarded centre of excellence status.

  8. NHS to test new rapid care measures for patients with the most urgent mental and physical health needs

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    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.

  9. Jo Cox Foundation backs campaign to end loneliness

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    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.

  10. New initiative to support mental health carers

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    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.

  11. People's Service User Experiences - Jan 2019

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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 January 2019 where 204 experiences have been shared.

  12. Bidding opens for £300K of mental health funding

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    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.

  13. Specialist mental health support for new mums available in every part of England

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    Specialist mental health care for new and expectant mothers is now available across the whole of England.

  14. NHS heroes recognised in Staff Excellence Awards

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    Staff who are making differences to the lives of people with mental health problems and learning disabilities in Lincolnshire will be recognised for their hard work at an awards ceremony in June.

  15. HWL Making a Difference Report Jan - Mar 2019

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    Find out how we've been working together with people to help improve experiences of health and social care in Lincolnshire. #ItStartsWithYou

  16. Driver training for mental health staff

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    Staff from the local mental health and learning disabilities trust have taken part in driver training to prepare them for a new role of driving around the county in a large people carrier.

  17. News release: work in progress to upgrade patient facilities

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    Building work is well underway on an exciting venture to improve patient facilities, as the local mental health and learning disabilities trust’s project reaches the construction halfway point.

  18. Thousands more set to get help as NHS rolls out mental health job coaches

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    NHS England has announced a major expansion of a landmark scheme designed to help tens of thousands of patients with serious mental health problems who want to work, to find employment.

  19. Local mental health teams accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists

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    Two teams from the local mental health and learning disabilities trust have been accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

  20. Local mental health trust recruits medical research volunteers

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    Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) has recruited volunteers to become Patient Research Ambassadors (PRAs) to help promote studies and encourage participation.

  21. News release: local NHS mental health staff to attempt Yorkshire Three Peaks for charity

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    A team from the local mental health and learning disabilities trust are lacing up their walking boots to tackle the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

  22. Six resources to help you understand the implications of Brexit on health and social care

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    Take a look at these six resources to help you better understand how Brexit may affect you.

  23. What does good mental health care look like?

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    Over a million adults in England are currently in contact with mental health services but what should you expect when it comes to the care you receive?

  24. Eating disorders team opens doors for public to find out more

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    A drop-in event to highlight the support available to those suffering from eating disorders across Lincolnshire, will take place on 15 June in Lincoln.

  25. People's Service User Experiences - Feb 2019

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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 February 2019 where 204 experiences have been shared.

  26. People's Service User Experiences - Mar 2019

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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 March 2019 where 271 experiences have been shared.

  27. MEN'S HEALTH WEEK 2019: BY NUMBERS

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    #menshealthweek - the key numbers in men's health

  28. Carers Week: Carers seven times lonelier than general public

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    Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign which takes place to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made by the UK’s 6.5 million unpaid carers

  29. Unsung NHS heroes recognised for making a difference

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    Unsung NHS heroes who are making big differences to the lives of people with mental health problems and learning disabilities in Lincolnshire have been recognised at an awards ceremony.

  30. #HWL19 - Our 2018/19 Highlights

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    #HWL19 During the past year Healthwatch Lincolnshire has engaged with over 8,445 people from many different communities, ages and backgrounds. Here are some of our Highlights from the Year:

  31. #HWL19 What services do people want to know about?

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    Healthwatch plays an important role in providing advice and pointing people in the right direction for the support they need.

  32. #HWL19 - 2020 Vision for healthcare in Lincolnshire

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    For a long time we have heard from the people of Lincolnshire telling us they are confused and concerned about what is happening to their NHS services.

  33. #HWL19 - Changes to pain clinics was only the start of it 

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    Pain clincs - From our #HWL19 Annual report. As far back as June 2017, we visited a pain service in Lincolnshire to collate patient experiences. 

  34. More than a thousand people take part in clinical research

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    A bumper year in research at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) saw more than a thousand people take part in research at the Trust’s sites across Lincolnshire during 2018/19.

  35. What changes do people want to make to local services in Lincolnshire?

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    The Government is investing an extra £20bn a year in the NHS until 2023.

  36. Former patient recognised as unsung hero

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    A former mental health patient was awarded an NHS unsung hero award for his work supporting children and young people with mental health problems in North East Lincolnshire.

  37. Lincolnshire Neurological Alliance Open Meeting

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    Lincolnshire Neurological Alliance Open Meeting

  38. Become an NHS governor - develop yourself and gain invaluable skills

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    The NHS trust which provides mental health and learning disability services to the people of Lincolnshire is looking for members of the public to sit on its Council of Governors.

  39. Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms

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    Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.

  40. NHS trust in line-up to be ‘Best Employer for Staff Recognition’

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    Lincolnshire’s mental health and learning disabilities NHS trust has been shortlisted in national awards for recognising the hard work of their staff.

  41. Healthwatch talks about Primary Care Networks (PCNs), Neighbourhood Working/Teams (NT), Integrated Care Systems (ICS)

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    Healthwatch explains what is meant by Primary Care Networks (PCNs), Neighbourhood Working/Teams (NT), Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and what that in turn means for health and social care services in Lincolnshire.

  42. Veterans’ mental health services benefit from RAF donation

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    Local mental health services for armed forces veterans have received a generous donation from the Royal Airforce in Waddington, following a charity fundraising day.

  43. NHS Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group AGM - Sept 19

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    NHS Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group AGM

  44. Talking therapies service receives prestigious accreditation on first application

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    The county’s talking therapies service, steps2change, received a prestigious accreditation for the quality of its services from the Royal College of Psychiatrist on their first application.

  45. HWL Making a Difference Report April - June 2019

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    Find out how we've been working together with people to help improve experiences of health and social care in Lincolnshire. #ItStartsWithYou

  46. Mental health trust awarded for Good Practice for thirteenth consecutive year

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    For the thirteenth year in a row, Lincolnshire’s mental health and learning disabilities trust has been recognised for their innovative projects in national awards.

  47. Increased support for new parents with perinatal mental health services funding boost

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    Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s (LPFT) perinatal mental health services have received an additional non-recurrent amount of £133,816 following a successful bid to NHS England.

  48. Local mental health and learning disability services showcase improvements and future plans

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    This September will see Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) host its annual public meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend this free event focused on local mental health and learning disability services.

  49. End the silence, end suicide

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    Lincolnshire residents are being encouraged to take 20 minutes out of their day on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to learn the skills that may save a life.

  50. Senior nurse joins mental health and learning disability trust board

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    Director of Nursing appointment at LPFT