News and reports

Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral health or loved ones can prevent problems from developing.

The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

Read Lincolnshire peoples experiences of Urgent & Emergency Care (including UTCs and Patient transport)

Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to announce we are working in partnership with the Adult Social Care Team, Lincolnshire County Council and our next YourVoice@Healthwatch is to be held on Monday 7 August 2023 as a face to face Event, with all encouraged to attend.

Read our full report on ULHT A&E Mystery Shopping Enter and View A&E Activity - Jan 2023

Healthwatch Lincolnshire responds to new report calling for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

Accidents and injuries can happen anytime, anywhere, including within the safety of your own home. Having a well-stocked first aid kit readily available is crucial for handling minor injuries and providing immediate care before professional medical help arrives. In this article, we will discuss the essential supplies you should have in your first aid kit at home to ensure the safety and well-being of your family members.

During May 2023 Healthwatch Lincolnshire received 80 patient experiences directly to our Information Signposting Officer. This report shares what Lincolnshire people having been told us during May 2023 as well as updates on areas of our work.

In October 2022, Healthwatch England launched a national survey to gain insight into maternal mental health care – what is working well and what needs to be improved? We were only recently sent the local data and this report explores the findings from Lincolnshire, whereby 21 women shared their experiences.

Last year Healthwatch England commissioned Panelbase to conduct an online survey of two distinct groups who had an appointment with their GP practice in the past 12 months.  Here is the results of the Lincolnshire respondents.

This report, shares the questions raised at the Boston Community Group and the responses from the providers and commissioners of the services - Engagement Report Q&A- May 2023

Find out what we got up to in 2022-23 and read about our plans for the future. As always, we’ve done our best this year to put your voices at the heart of health and social care.