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Thanks to your feedback, the NHS should now have a stronger focus on involving the public in changes to community and online health services.Response -
New report from CQC highlights the need for better support for residents in care homes and more training for staff to help people look after their oral health.Response -
Everything you need to know about how to remain impartial during a government election.Response -
More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.Response -
The Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden, has been published today. Read our response.Response -
Using your feedback on care, Healthwatch England share with Government the issues they believe should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the year ahead. Read the recommendations.Response -
Our national director Louise Ansari responds to General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard’s review of health and care leadership.Response -
Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our response.Response -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire respond to Lakeside Healthcare in Stamford CQC rating of ‘requires improvement’Response -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire responds to new report calling for fundamental reform of NHS dental careResponse -
Responding to the news that Government has reached an agreement with medical unions in England.Response -
Under new plans, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.News -
Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.News -
People in need of a blood test in the Spalding area can now access a daily drop-in session without an appointment.News -
Patients who live in the country are getting a raw deal because rural hospitals are under-funded, research suggests.News -
Boston and Lincoln are among 22 locations where vacancies for family doctors are hardest to fill.News -
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.News -
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.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire (HWL) want to hear from members of the public who have recently had a stroke. We want to hear from you...News -
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.
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People keen to influence the future of the NHS in Lincolnshire are being encouraged to make their views known in a series of events this month.News -
People regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.News -
Non-emergency patient transport continues to be a concern for many organisations and patients in Lincolnshire.News -
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.News -
As a result of the investigation by the Economic Crime Unit all of the £1.28m, which was defrauded from LPFT, has been recovered and returned to the Trust.News -
Lincolnshire residents now have access to an innovative new pain management service.News -
A team from the local mental health and learning disabilities trust has been awarded centre of excellence status.News -
NHS England and NHS Improvement have now come together to act as a single organisation. Their aim is to better support the NHS and help improve care for patients.News -
NHS England and Health Education England have launched a new campaign, aimed at getting hundreds of family doctors to return to general practice, which will improve services for patients.News -
The first Chief Midwife, who will become the most senior midwife in England, has been appointed.News -
People who arrive at A&E experiencing a mental health crisis will receive emergency care within one hour under NHS pilot schemes aimed at improving care and saving more lives.News -
The sister of MP Jo Cox is backing an anti-loneliness campaign to help 30,000 people avoid health and wellbeing problems that can come from feeling and living alone.News -
A new initiative has been launched at the local mental health and learning disabilities trust to benefit carers who are visiting their relatives in hospital.News -
Organisations and groups that support and help people manage their mental health and wellbeing are being invited to pitch for a share of £300,000 community funding.News -
Please find attached an invitation to the Private View of artist LIZ PEARSON's exhibition 'Sense of Self' on 1st May between 6pm -8pm at The Gallery at St Martins, Hungate, Lincoln LN1 1ET.News -
A terminal cancer patient shares what she thinks would make support better for others.News -
Every 15 minutes in the UK somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer. Young, old, female or male – it affects us all. This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month we’re shining a light on the varied and many people affected by bowel cancer.
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Experience of Care Week 2019 runs from Monday 22 April until Friday 26 April.This is an international campaign supported by NHS England and offers us the chance to celebrate the work that’s happening to improve experiences of careNews -
England’s Chief Nurse Ruth May is urging people across the country to nominate outstanding individuals who work in or alongside the NHS, for this year’s NHS Parliamentary AwardsNews -
Specialist mental health care for new and expectant mothers is now available across the whole of England.News -
An NHS programme has seen GP surgeries free up more than half a million hours of time for patients in the last year.News -
People who need a care home placement will be supported to get out of hospital sooner, thanks to a new digital portal being rolled out to care homes, councils and hospitals across the country by NHS England as part of The NHS Long Term Plan.News -
NHS England and the Ministry of Defence have launched the Armed Forces personnel in transition, Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans (IPC4V) Framework.News -
Asthma is a common lung condition that affects the airways and can make it difficult to breatheNews -
Staff who are making differences to the lives of people with mental health problems and learning disabilities in Lincolnshire will be recognised for their hard work at an awards ceremony in June.News -
On the 1st April 19 there was a new provider for Pain Management called CONNECT HEALTH.News -
The County Council provides short breaks services in Lincolnshire for people with social care needs. Sometimes known as respite care, these are short term, overnight stays on a planned or emergency basis usually in a care home or residential settingNews -
Staff from the local mental health and learning disabilities trust have taken part in driver training to prepare them for a new role of driving around the county in a large people carrier.News -
Childrens Links are delighted to have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to enable then to purchase a camper van that can travel into rural communities in East Lindsey to provide refreshments, activities and information for allNews -
Building work is well underway on an exciting venture to improve patient facilities, as the local mental health and learning disabilities trust’s project reaches the construction halfway point.