News and reports

Healthwatch Lincolnshire has conducted a visit of Emergency Department (ED) Quality Visits within the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH). This visit aimed to gather patient and staff feedback, assess care quality, and highlight areas for improvement in emergency care services.

Healthwatch Lincolnshire is running a series of short surveys to gather public feedback on different aspects of health and care.

Gloucester Ward at Skegness Hospital has been given a makeover by a local artist known as the Painting Lady, creating a calming atmosphere for patients and their families. 

Healthwatch Lincolnshire’s Interim Work Plan (Oct 2024 – Mar 2025) sets out our priorities and activities to ensure local people’s voices shape health and social care services.

Respiratory conditions such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and Long Covid affect many people in Lincolnshire.

Health leaders have approved recommendations to close the vacant NHS premises at William Way in Wainfleet following a public consultation.

Healthwatch Lincolnshire visited Beckfield Care Home. Read the report for full findings.

The NHS in Lincolnshire is launching a new engagement exercise to understand the health needs and aspirations of Stamford people, to ensure that health services remain fit for the future.

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

The Healthwatch Lincolnshire and HWLincs annual reports were presented at the latest YourVoice@Healthwatch event.

People who shared their experiences around menstrual health have helped Healthwatch Lincolnshire create recommendations of how to improve care.