Advice and Information

How are you, Lincolnshire? is an online directory of professional support services and activity groups across Lincolnshire to help people boost their mental health and wellbeing.

GP practices now offer patients a new ‘Enhanced Access’ model of care, which will see the practices open during the evening weekdays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to get one.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.

-Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health.

Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status. NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.