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New report from CQC highlights the need for better support for residents in care homes and more training for staff to help people look after their oral health.

Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

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.

End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

Due to patient comments we have produced an Escalation Paper relating to 8 day removal of patients from GP practices

TASL have launched their brand new website for those people who need to book patient transport

Pennygate surgery GP contract to move Johnson Hospital

Healthwatch Lincolnshire understands that The Glebe Practice, Saxilby intends to close the Skellingthorpe branch surgery.

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

#menshealthweek - the key numbers in men's health

NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a new £9 million programme to spot heart conditions earlier; saving at least 200 lives and offering protection to thousands more.