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To respond to coronavirus, hospitals in Lincolnshire had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.News -
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.News -
As many colleagues will know United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has recently implemented plans to make Grantham and District Hospital a largely COVID-free site during this next phase of the pandemic.News -
Everyone’s help is needed in the fight against COVID-19.News -
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s (LPFT) community mental health team in Spalding has achieved the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Accreditation for Community Mental Health Teams (ACOMHS).News -
Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.News -
SHARE YOUR VIEWS ABOUT ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRENews -
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As part of the county’s commitment to preventing patients with acute mental ill health needing to travel out of Lincolnshire for their care, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be opening a new female acute treatment ward in the countyNews -
Do the right thing and protect your child this winter – give consent for their free flu vaccination todayNews -
HWLincs invites you to the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 9th September 2020 from 10:30am – 12:30pm.News -
HWLincs want to hear about your palliative care experiencesNews -
Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.News -
The next Board of Directors meeting for Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) will take place on Tuesday, 8 September.News -
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.News -
There’s nothing quite like a quick boost to improve our day, so we’ve started #hwlifts – a series of swift and effective ways to feel better fast.News -
We want to help people in danger of self-harm and suicide, making sure they get the support they need. Your story can help.News -
The pandemic has seen a rapid roll-out of virtual NHS consultations. Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, Healthwatch England found how they are working for people, and how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments.News -
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.News -
A mental health nurse and ex-veteran from Leasingham in Lincolnshire has won Mental Health Nurse of the Year at the national British Journal of Nursing Awards, which celebrate excellence in nursing and patient care.News -
This is a reminder that the consultation closes on 30 SeptemberNews -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire want to hear the stories behind the statistics, to know if the Suicide Prevention Action Plan for Lincolnshire will make a difference.News -
Recruiting for Case Studies:News -
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Get in touch to take part in our virtual public meetingNews -
HWLincs have just been reaccredited with the Carers Quality Award.News -
Easy Read Flu jab PosterNews -
Test and Trace Support PaymentNews -
#OctoberBuddyBoost, is a simple fitness activity challenge by free app mayathon.News -
People who are most at risk from complications of flu are recommended to get a flu vaccine every year.News -
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is holding two online engagement events to ensure services continue to enable people with mental ill health to live well in their community.News -
Organisations and groups that support people to manage their mental health and wellbeing are being invited to pitch for a share of £300,000 community funding.News -
Health bosses in Lincolnshire are reminding patients that GP surgeries across the county are all still open, and have been right through the COVID-19 pandemic.News -
The Boston Youth Ambassadors funded by Inclusive Boston project and the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Boston Townscape Heritage Project.News -
Patients from Spalding GP Surgery have ranked the practice above local and national averages in every area of an independent national GP survey.News -
Our purpose as local Healthwatch and statutory function is to ensure that we provide a watchdog role on the delivery of the health and care services for Lincolnshire patients.News -
Leading gambling support charity GamCare can now provide specialist support services for gamblers and their loved ones across Lincoln.News -
After nearly six successful years in office Paul Devlin, Chair of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, will reach his maximum term of office in April 2021 and the Trust is seeking a high calibre replacement.News -
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Since March 2020, Lincolnshire, along with the rest of the United Kingdom has entered unprecedented and disorientating times as we all seek to adjust to a ‘new normal’ during a time of global pandemic.News -
Care Quality Commission's report today shows COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”.News -
After our Healthwatch Lincolnshire Steering Group meeting in public, we share with you the Annual Plan and Project activity video presentation video.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire shares Social Care feedback during COVID-19News -
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.News -
Healthwatch and British Red Cross say getting discharge right will play vital role in reducing readmissions and keeping hospital beds free this winter.News -
Christmas has come earlier than expected in Gainsborough, following Lincolnshire Community Health Services (LCHS) NHS Trust’s decision to upgrade the town’s existing Minor Injury Unit at the John Coupland Hospital to an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).News -
Report from the Lincolnshire outbreak engagement boardNews -
Patient visiting is being suspended at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston for all but exceptional cases.News -
As cases of coronavirus continue to rise across the region, we have put in safety measures that are there to protect all of our patients and staffNews -
We want to hear your above and beyond NHS care experiences in Lincolnshire.