#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
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HWL - Escalation Paper - Changes to patient repeat prescriptions
Whilst we recognise the National and local directive to reduce the overall cost of prescribed medication and its subsequent wastage, Healthwatch Lincolnshire does not believe patients fully understand the options available to them.
1 January 2019
Report
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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
News
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"When will i be seen?" GP patient experience report
Over the past 5 years, Healthwatch Lincolnshire has consistently received patient comments, relating to the difficulties they are experiencing getting an appointment to see a GP.
1 April 2018
Report
Mental health
HWL Escalation Paper - £1.7m Mental Health Growth Fund
This paper asks what plans the Lincolnshire CCGs have for the £1.7m mental health growth fund. Please find below the reasons why Healthwatch Lincolnshire is bringing this to your attention?
1 October 2017
Report
dental
Specialist Dental Project: Care home access to dental care
Access to NHS dentist services in Lincolnshire has been difficult for a long time. Access for people who live in a care home to NHS dentistry is even more of a challenge.
11 September 2017
Report
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HWL Escalation Paper - Decommissioning services
This paper highlights concerns raised by patients, carers, service users and other stakeholders to Healthwatch Lincolnshire regarding de-commissioning of health services in Lincolnshire.
4 September 2017
Report
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
Advice and Information
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017
Advice and Information
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Living with and beyond cancer
There are currently 2.5 million people in the UK living with cancer. This is expected to rise to 4 million by 2030, with 45,400 living in Lincolnshire alone.
1 March 2017
Report
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NHS Immunisation and Screening in Lincolnshire
This report provides important evidence of the experiences of Lincolnshire people when receiving NHS immunisations and screenings. The work involved included gathering information from 785 people across Lincolnshire during the period Sep to Dec 2016
1 February 2017
Report
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10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment
Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
29 November 2016
Advice and Information