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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 2016Report -
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.
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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.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?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.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.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?Report -
Whilst we recognise the National and local directive to reduce the overall cost of prescribed medication and its subsequent wastage, Healthwatch Lincolnshire does not believe patients fully understand the options available to them.Blog -
Sharing your views with Healthwatch Lincolnshire has led to positive changes to health and social care services in LincolnshireReport -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to :
Ear care; Fragility of Primary Care services; Pain ManagementReport -
Escalation report regarding Pain management services in LincolnshireReport -
For over 3 years Healthwatch Lincolnshire has received information which confirms Lincolnshire patients are not receiving treatment for cancers within the national recommended requirements.Report -
Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.Report -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient comments related to: GP services, Sexual Health Service, Joined Up Services – DETOC, Autism Waits for Assessment, Mental Health – Interim Care
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Find out more about how we collect, process and store data.Report -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire has been aware of inequalities in service provision for the people of Lincolnshire requiring assessment and diagnosis of Autism and Dyspraxia.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.Report -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient comments related to: Access to neurology, autism, dyspraxia services and cervical screening results for patients in LincolnshireReport -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire has escalation its concerns relating to cervical screening and the delay of results.Report -
This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during November 2018 where 167 experiences have been shared.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.Report -
Read our escalation paper for the CCG Governing board meeting which includes patient Comments related to : Dental, Mental health, ULHT and Social CareNews -
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.Report -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to present its annual Report for 2017/18News -
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.Report -
Due to patient comments as a result of our priorities work we have produced an Escalation Paper relating to long term conditionsNews -
Non-emergency patient transport continues to be a concern for many organisations and patients in Lincolnshire.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire (HWL) want to hear from members of the public who have recently had a stroke. We want to hear from you...Page -
Take a look at the different ways you can help shape health and social care services in Lincolnshire.Page -
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People regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.News -
Public Health England launches 'Cervical Screening Saves Lives' campaign
The campaign urges women to attend their cervical screening, with data showing that the number of women attending screening has fallen to a 20-year low.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 in need of a blood test in the Spalding area can now access a daily drop-in session without an appointment.Report -
This is what the lead paragraph would look like on your example report page. This shold be a short teaser of what it's about.Report -
Find out how we've been working together with people to help improve experiences of health and social care in Lincolnshire.
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This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during December 2018 where 148 experiences have been shared.News -
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 -
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.Advice and Information -
Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care and Community Wellbeing together with Lincolnshire NHS have launched their partnership online Library of Information and Services called Connect to Support Lincolnshire.