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Healthwatch urge the public to get involved in Healthy Conversations

Today launches opportunities for the public in Lincolnshire to ‘Have their say’ about proposed changes to healthcare services.

Public Health England launches 'Cervical Screening Saves Lives' campaign
The campaign urges women to attend their cervical screening, with data showing that the number of women attending screening has fallen to a 20-year low.

People regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.

Healthwatch Lincolnshire (HWL) want to hear from members of the public who have recently had a stroke. We want to hear from you...

Non-emergency patient transport continues to be a concern for many organisations and patients in Lincolnshire. 

Due to patient comments as a result of our priorities work we have produced an Escalation Paper relating to long term conditions

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 to this.

Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to present its annual Report for 2017/18

Boston and Lincoln are among 22 locations where vacancies for family doctors are hardest to fill.

Patients who live in the country are getting a raw deal because rural hospitals are under-funded, research suggests.

Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to : Dental, Mental health, ULHT and Social 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.