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Our complaints process
Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.
1 January 2019
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HWL - Escalation Report -Cancer 62 day referral
For over 3 years Healthwatch Lincolnshire has received information which confirms Lincolnshire patients are not receiving treatment for cancers within the national recommended requirements.
1 January 2019
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HWL - Escalation Paper - Changes to patient repeat prescriptions
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.
1 January 2019
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"When will i be seen?" GP patient experience 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.
1 April 2018
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Mental health
HWL Escalation Paper - £1.7m Mental Health Growth Fund
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?
1 October 2017
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Specialist Dental Project: Care home access to dental care
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.
11 September 2017
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HWL Escalation Paper - Decommissioning services
This paper highlights concerns raised by patients, carers, service users and other stakeholders to Healthwatch Lincolnshire regarding de-commissioning of health services in Lincolnshire.
4 September 2017
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Living with and beyond cancer
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.
1 March 2017
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NHS Immunisation and Screening in Lincolnshire
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 2016
1 February 2017
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