News and reports

This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during November 2018 where 167 experiences have been shared.

Healthwatch Lincolnshire has escalation its concerns relating to cervical screening and the delay of results.

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.

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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

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For over 3 years Healthwatch Lincolnshire has received information which confirms Lincolnshire patients are not receiving treatment for cancers within the national recommended requirements.

Escalation report regarding Pain management services in Lincolnshire

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

Sharing your views with Healthwatch Lincolnshire has led to positive changes to health and social care services in Lincolnshire