Lincolnshire people more concerned for others than themselves amid COVID-19 outbreak | Healthwatch Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire people more concerned for others than themselves amid COVID-19 outbreak

The majority of people surveyed across Lincolnshire are most concerned for people who are vulnerable or weak amid the coronavirus pandemic even as lockdowns and closures force people to isolate themselves.
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The majority of people surveyed across Lincolnshire said they were most concerned for people who are vulnerable or weak during the coronavirus pandemic as lockdowns and closures force people to isolate themselves.

Healthwatch have heard from local people as part of a 13 week COVID-19 campaign.   Between the 6th and 12th of April 340 people completed the survey to tell us how they were feeling. Lincolnshire people told us in week one, that they were more concerned for others than themselves.  This is significant as the NHS ask people to take care of themselves and if they need to seek medical help to do so through via their GP or 111.

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The majority of respondents (53%) said they were concerned for those who are weak and vulnerable when asked what best describes how they are feeling today.

There was also concern about peoples own individual health with 27% saying they are anxious.

These results come from the first week of analysis (06/04/2020 – 12/04/2020) where 340 people took part in the Healthwatch Lincolnshire survey.

The 13 week campaign tracks how people are feeling week on week during the COVID-19 pandemic, the campaign will identify if there are any changes to peoples behaviours and concerns and share this with providers and commissioners so that local people get a voice.  Watch out for the highlights over the coming weeks and if you want to get involved you can by simply follow this link to take part: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VBTW2PB

During the Coronavirus pandemic HWLincs will for the time being be changing its working practices to safeguard our staff, volunteers and most importantly the public.  You can still contact us in a number of ways

For general HWLincs enquiries please call 07436 582000

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Or alternatively email info@healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk or enquiries@hwlincs.co.uk