Taking the pulse of health and care in Lincolnshire
This vital survey will show the state of health and social care in Lincolnshire, and we want to hear from as many residents as possible. If you have accessed services or know people that have, now is the time to share your experiences.
The timing couldn’t be better for your voice to have real impact with significant changes on the way. These include national and local changes to the NHS and proposed changes to local councils.
This all relates to the plans being driven by the government’s Department of Health and Social Care and the recent release of the 10-Year Health Plan.
During these changes, the most important thing needs to be kept safe and well: you and your community. We will also use this information to make sure concerns and issues are addressed as these changes come into effect.
It’s vital we know what it’s really like for people living in our county when they use local services, from GP surgeries, hospitals and dentists to social care, community support or any other professional who helps with health or social care.
By sharing your experiences you will help us see what’s working well and where improvements are needed to influence those who plan, deliver and monitor services across Lincolnshire, including the NHS, local councils, and care providers.
Healthwatch Lincolnshire is your independent champion for health and social care. Your voice makes a difference. Together, we can make sure that services meet the needs of everyone in our communities.
About the survey
This survey is split into sections, covering:
- Health services
- Care services
- GP (general practice) services
- Pharmacy services
- Dental services
- Community health services – including community nursing, occupational and physiotherapy, Lincolnshire Stroke Service, and palliative end-of-life care
- Hospital services – including planned, inpatient and emergency care
- Mental health services
- Social care – including home care, care homes, children’s services, Lincolnshire Carers Service, home adaptations and equipment for independence
- Wellbeing and lifestyle services – for example Wellbeing Lincs and One You Lincolnshire
- Charity, voluntary, community or faith organisations or groups
If you have not experienced one or more of the above services in the past year, you will skip onto another section.
The survey should take approximately 5-15 minutes depending how many sections you need to complete.
Your personal information is never included in our survey reports. You can read our privacy notice here.
If you need additional support to complete this survey or would like it in an alternative format, call 01205 820892 or email info@healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk
