GP access Lincolnshire
Boston and Lincoln among hardest areas to recruit GPs
Boston and Lincoln are among 22 locations where vacancies for family doctors are hardest to fill.
25 January 2019
News
Rural health Lincolnshire
Patients living in the country get a raw deal from the NHS, study finds
Patients who live in the country are getting a raw deal because rural hospitals are under-funded, research suggests.
25 January 2019
News
dentistry
Healthwatch talks about ……. NHS Dental Care
Most people know the importance of good oral hygiene in our overall care, we can do much of the preventative care ourselves by making sure we have a good oral routine, however being able to access local dental services is also critical.
10 January 2019
News
Missed appointments
Look back at Healthwatch Lincolnshire's work on missed appointments
This week [7th Jan 2019] the BBC ran an article highlighting the cost of missed appointments. Missed GP appointments 'cost NHS England £216m' We wanted to take this opportunity to look back as Healthwatch Lincolnshire raised this in 2014.
1 January 2019
News
#HWL19 - Making a difference - Gypsy Traveller community
Sharing your views with Healthwatch Lincolnshire has led to positive changes to health and social care services in Lincolnshire
1 January 2019
Blog
Healthwatch staff member holding an It Starts With You sign to promote the campain
Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others
Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.
25 June 2018
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