News and reports

A look back at our work over the last quarter, January - March 2025 and takes a look ahead at what we have planned.

Healthwatch Lincolnshire’s goals and priorities from April 2025 to March 2026.

Healthwatch Lincolnshire Carer Survey 2025

The third major Healthwatch Lincolnshire research project of 2024/25 focused on neurological health and conditions, which include fibromyalgia, ME, CFS, MS, migraines, epilepsy and FND.

The third annual NHS Lincolnshire ICB Palliative and End of Life Care survey is live

Free Functional Neurological Disease (FND) Event - 4/7/25, 10am -3pm at The Corn Exchange, 3 Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EF

Patients registered at Heart of Lincoln Medical Group (HLMG) are being invited to share their views on a proposal to close the Portland Branch Site located on the first floor at Newland Health Centre, 34 Newland, Lincoln LN1 1XP as part of a public consultation.

This report provides a look back at our work over the last quarter Oct - Dec 2024 and takes a look ahead of what we have planned.

Residents across Lincolnshire are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacy for quick and easy treatment of common health conditions, thanks to the NHS ‘Pharmacy First’ service. Available without an appointment, this convenient service provides expert healthcare advice and treatment from trusted pharmacists.

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.