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  1. Report -

    This report provides important evidence of the experiences of Lincolnshire people when receiving NHS immunisations and screenings.
    The work involved included gathering information from 785 people across Lincolnshire during the period Sep to Dec 2016
  2. Report -

    There are currently 2.5 million people in the UK living with cancer. This is expected to rise to 4 million by 2030, with 45,400 living in Lincolnshire alone.

  3. Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
  4. Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
  5. Report -

    This paper highlights concerns raised by patients, carers, service users and other stakeholders to Healthwatch Lincolnshire regarding de-commissioning of health services in Lincolnshire.
  6. Report -

    Access to NHS dentist services in Lincolnshire has been difficult for a long time. Access for people who live in a care home to NHS dentistry is even more of a challenge.
  7. Report -

    This paper asks what plans the Lincolnshire CCGs have for the £1.7m mental health growth fund. Please find below the reasons why Healthwatch Lincolnshire is bringing this to your attention?
  8. News -

    Latest update on Covid-19 vaccine sites in Lincolnshire, as part of biggest NHS immunisation programme ever - 8th January 2021
  9. News -

    More local covid vaccination sites confirmed in Lincolnshire
  10. News -

    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
  11. News -

    Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to confirm the positive news that with the opening of more vaccination sites this week, it will mean there are 15 local sites available in Lincolnshire for residents to access their Covid-19 vaccination.
  12. News -

    The Covid vaccination programme in Lincolnshire continues to successfully roll out
  13. News -

    The county’s leading provider of mental health and learning disabilities services, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, welcomes the appointment of its new Chair, Kevin Lockyer, who will officially take up the position on 1 May 2021.
  14. News -

    A HWLincs/Healthwatch Lincolnshire COVID-19 Vaccination Information webinar has been watched by thousands of people and the team responsible for vaccinating Lincolnshire will follow up the session with answers to the hundreds of questions
  15. News -

    Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to receive the news that a new lease on the St Mary’s branch site was signed in December 2020 with Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
  16. News -

    For the vulnerable & elderly Wormall's Minibus Hire is offering FREE transport for anyone struggling to make there covid vaccination appointment whether its at there GP practice in Grantham or the Meres vaccination centre.
  17. News -

    The Holdingham Helpers was set up in March 2020 to provide the following free services to residents in Sleaford only (sorry not the outlying villages, as we don't have drivers in those places).
  18. News -

    Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to involving the public, patients, carers, staff, volunteers and stakeholders in the development of its services
  19. News -

    A scheme offering free at-home sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing kits has been extended to include anyone over the age of 25 who live in Lincolnshire
  20. News -

    This summary relates to the findings given to Healthwatch Lincolnshire by 114 people who have either had thoughts of suicide, with the aim of ending their life, family and friends who have been directly impacted by someone ending their life
  21. News -

    Jan 2021 YourVoice@healthwatch Urgent and Emergency Care
  22. Report -

    COVID-19 How are we coping- Part II Hospital Appointments Week ending 12 July 2020
  23. News -

    Residents in Lincolnshire are being asked to share their views as part of a new consultation on recent changes to local mental health services for older people.
  24. News -

    Tell Us Your Story:  Social Care
  25. News -

    We are making excellent progress with the covid vaccination programme across Lincolnshire.
  26. News -

    Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has launched  a consultation which will be running to 31 March 2021 regarding changes to their older people and frailty mental health services.
  27. News -

    Have Your Say
  28. News -

    Free PPE For Carers
  29. News -

    Ash Villa, a new adult acute treatment ward in Greylees near Sleaford will officially open on Monday 1 March 2021.
  30. News -

    Our next YourVoice@healthwatch is scheduled to take place on Wed 21 April 2021 10 am to 12 noon. This Event will be held virtually and a link will be sent across to you along with useful background documents nearer the time.
  31. News -

    Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability
  32. News -

    Prof. Jonathan Van-Tam COVID-19 Vaccination Q&A: The Topics in Full
  33. News -

    We’re looking for enthusiastic young people aged between 14-24 who want to help influence health and social care services in Lincolnshire, make a difference to their community and have their say on what’s important to them.
  34. News -

    ​​​​​​​We welcome the plans to strengthen Health and Care legislation set out in the White Paper.
  35. News -

    This has been an incredibly exciting and highly anticipated week, with restrictions easing and the return of sport and leisure facilities.
  36. News -

    Covid-19 one year on, access to health and social care services, and the future
  37. News -

    This Healthwatch Lincolnshire Report aims to provide a summary of the understanding, awareness and use by the public of NHS 111 in Lincolnshire.
  38. Report -

    Healthwatch Report - Covid-19 one year on, access to health and social care services, and the future
  39. News -

    Second dose of the life-saving COVID-19 vaccination is vital for maximum protection
  40. News -

    GP services at Lakeside Healthcare at Stamford
  41. News -

    Your questions answered on Lincs Non Emergency Transport Service - Webinar
  42. News -

    In the latest COVID-19 survey by Healthwatch Lincolnshire, half of the 610 respondents said they were looking forward to the opportunity for normality.
  43. News -

    Healthwatch Lincolnshire Steering Group (HSG) – recruitment of 3 new Layperson Voluntary Members
  44. News -

    Lincolnshire County Council want to understand people’s experiences of the services they provide to support peoples wellbeing. 
  45. News -

    United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Urology Services
  46. News -

    NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.
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    Current opportunities to get involved