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GPs are often the first port of call for onward support. Unfortunately, people tell us it’s difficult to get a GP appointment. Read our insight and the recommendations we’ve made to decision-makers on how people’s experiences can be improved.

Response from Lincolnshire County Council to Healthwatch Lincolnshire report “Cost of Living: the impact on health and care

Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings.

Use our campaign resources and downloadable's to support our campaign An NHS Dentist 4 all - Improving Dental Services across Lincolnshire

It's easy to think that the feedback you give us doesn't make a difference. We want to show you how this isn't the case.

Ian shares his story of trying to access mental health support and its impact on his wellbeing. Do you have an account that NHS services could learn from?

Social care support changes people’s lives but sadly, not everyone gets the support they need. We want to understand what life is like when you can’t get support or if the support you get just isn’t enough.

People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.

Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.

At Healthwatch Lincolnshire we couldn’t help to make improvements in local health and care services without the support of our dedicated volunteers that work with us to help make care better for their communities.

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

Finding the right care or support can be worrying and stressful. There are a number of organisations that can provide help, but people don’t know where to look. Last year we helped 1,933 people access the advice and information they need.