News and reports

The NHS is preparing to fast-track the introduction of ‘game changing’ new cancer drugs that target tumours according to their genetic make-up rather than where they originate in the body

Rolling out expert stroke teams across the country as part of the NHS Long Term Plan will ensure thousands more people ‘survive and thrive’, England’s top doctor announced today.

A bumper year in research at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) saw more than a thousand people take part in research at the Trust’s sites across Lincolnshire during 2018/19.

At Healthwatch Lincolnshire we couldn’t help to make improvements in local health and care services without the support of our dedicated volunteers that work with us to help make care better for their communities.

In the spring of 2018, BBC Look North approached Healthwatch Lincolnshire with concerns about a patient that had been removed from a GP Practice under the 8 day removal process, without what they [the patient] felt was acceptable notice.

Finding the right care or support can be worrying and stressful. There are a number of organisations that can provide help, but people don’t know where to look. Last year we helped 1,933 people access the advice and information they need.

Pain clincs - From our #HWL19 Annual report. As far back as June 2017, we visited a pain service in Lincolnshire to collate patient experiences. 

For a long time we have heard from the people of Lincolnshire telling us they are confused and concerned about what is happening to their NHS services.

Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

Healthwatch plays an important role in providing advice and pointing people in the right direction for the support they need.

#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.