News and reports

#HWL19 During the past year Healthwatch Lincolnshire has engaged with over 8,445 people from many different communities, ages and backgrounds. Here are some of our Highlights from the Year:

With the launch of annual report we wanted to highlight the areas that the residents of Lincolnshire felt there was room to change in their health and social care services.

3D heart modelling to rapidly diagnose coronary disease and an advanced blood test, which can cut the time it takes to rule-out a heart attack by 75%, are among a raft of technological innovations being introduced for patients across the NHS.

During the past year Healthwatch Lincolnshire has engaged with over 8,445 people from many different communities, ages and backgrounds.

More than 50,000 people have taken charge of their own care after being handed control of how their NHS funding is spent.

NHS England has recruited 300 more family doctors and thousands more nurses, pharmacists and other staff to work alongside GPs, delivering better care in the community.

Delivering the vision of The NHS Long Term Plan will require healthcare that is more personalised and patient centred, more focused on prevention, and more likely to be delivered in the community, out of hospital. 

We have a hot spell forecast and Healthwatch Lincolnshire would like to remind residents that hot weather can increase health risks.

South Kesteven Sports & Physical Activity Consultation Events

NHS England has outlined a series of practical plans and actions designed to help young carers who may be ‘hidden’, unpaid and under the age of sixteen.

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.