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Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. You can help improve care in Lincolnshire by joining our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare.News -
Do you receive Direct Payments from Lincolnshire County Council? Can you spare some time to help review and update our Direct Payment Policy?News -
HWLincs want to hear about your palliative care experiencesNews -
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 -
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.News -
Recruiting for Case Studies:News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire shares Social Care feedback during COVID-19News -
People throughout Lincolnshire are being urged to continue showing their support for the NHS by keeping up some of the positive changes they have adopted since the coronavirus pandemic began.News -
Stamford Health, Education and Awareness CharityNews -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to announce that it has launched its “a cuppa with …”News -
Tell Us Your Story: Social Care
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Healthwatch Lincolnshire Steering Group (HSG) – recruitment of 3 new Layperson Voluntary MembersNews -
Lincolnshire County Council want to understand people’s experiences of the services they provide to support peoples wellbeing.Blog -
People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.News -
Our next YourVoice@healthwatch is planned for 14th July 2021 10 am to 12 noon.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire Steering Group (HSG) – recruitment of 3 new Layperson Voluntary MembersNews -
Do you have the experience to re-shape the health and care landscape in England?
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The Government have set out steps to improve all aspects of a disabled person's life as part of the new National Disability Strategy.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire presents its latest YourVoice@healthwatch event on Wednesday 03 November 2021News -
Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read Healthwatch Lincolnshire response.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire has launched a Life in a Care Home – 100 Voices survey to understand the many facets, complexities and positive outcomes of living in care homes across the county.
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Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.News -
Below you will find a list of key public meetings relating to Health and Social Care in Lincolnshire.
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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.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire is working closely with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to learn more about how health and care services are working together to best support our residents.News -
How well do the health and care services work together?Blog -
Social care support changes people’s lives but sadly, not everyone gets the support they need. We want to understand what life is like when you can’t get support or if the support you get just isn’t enough.Report -
This report provides a look back at our work over the last quarter Jan - Mar 2022 and takes a look ahead of what we have plannedReport -
Find out what we got up to in 2021-22 and read about our plans for the future. As always, we’ve done our best this year to put your voices at the heart of health and social care.Report -
Care Quality Commission Integrated Care System Brief Report prepared by Healthwatch LincolnshireNews -
A total of 42 new integrated care systems (ICS) come into force today.Report -
Update on the key issues you shared with us over the last 12 months - July 2022Report -
During June 2022 Healthwatch Lincolnshire received 93 patient experiences.News -
Join us for the presentation of the Healthwatch Annual Report and future plans. In addition following the presentation we will be running our YourVoice@healthwatch event where you can have your say and ask your question about health and social careReport -
Read our report and find out what people had to say about health inequalities in LincolnshireBlog -
Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings.Report -
During September 2022 Healthwatch Lincolnshire received 87 patient experiences.Report -
This report provides a look back at our work over the last quarter Apr - June 2022 and takes a look ahead of what we have plannedReport -
This report provides a look back at our work over the last quarter Jul - Sept 2022 and takes a look ahead of what we have plannedNews -
HWLincs is working with Healthwatch Lincolnshire to start a one-to-one conversation with local Lincolnshire people who have had an experience of a unmet social care need.Advice and Information -
The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.Report -
This report provides a look back at our work over the last quarter Oct - Dec 2022 and takes a look ahead of what we have plannedReport -
What you told us about social care 2021 - 2022News -
Tuesday 21 March marks World Social Work Day 2023 and the perfect opportunity to recognise and thank social workers supporting people in Lincolnshire to live the best lives they can.Advice and Information -
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.News -
Volunteer to career (VtC) is a new pathway within Lincolnshire Community
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The rising cost of living (rising household energy bills, inflation and interest rates) is adversely affecting people’s mental health and wellbeing.Report -
Find out what we got up to in 2022-23 and read about our plans for the future. As always, we’ve done our best this year to put your voices at the heart of health and social care.Report -
During May 2023 Healthwatch Lincolnshire received 80 patient experiences directly to our Information Signposting Officer. This report shares what Lincolnshire people having been told us during May 2023 as well as updates on areas of our work.