Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient comments related to: Access to neurology, autism, dyspraxia services and cervical screening results for patients in Lincolnshire
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.
Healthwatch Lincolnshire has been aware of inequalities in service provision for the people of Lincolnshire requiring assessment and diagnosis of Autism and Dyspraxia.
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient comments related to: GP services, Sexual Health Service, Joined Up Services – DETOC, Autism Waits for Assessment, Mental Health – Interim Care
For over 3 years Healthwatch Lincolnshire has received information which confirms Lincolnshire patients are not receiving treatment for cancers within the national recommended requirements.
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to :
Ear care; Fragility of Primary Care services; Pain Management
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.