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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 -

    Make a difference to health and social care in Lincolnshire and volunteer
  9. News -

    Speak Up Lincolnshire and Have Your Say
  10. News -

    Help shape the future of Lincolnshire’s new community mental health rehabilitation service
  11. News -

    The NHS trust which provides mental health and learning disability services in Lincolnshire has been reaccredited by the Carers Trust ‘Triangle of Care’ programme for their work with families and carers.
  12. News -

    Have Your Say
  13. News -

    Press Release from Lincolnshire Community Foundation
  14. News -

    People living in the Boston area can kick start the year and support their healthy habits with a free wellbeing event, taking place on 17 January 2020 at the Boston Salvation Army.
  15. News -

    The University of Lincoln, in partnership with the University of Liverpool, is currently conducting a research study looking at pet-friendly policies in care homes for older people.
  16. News -

    Healthwatch England annual report 2018-19
  17. News -

    Speak up on your autism experiences in Lincolnshire
  18. News -

    Coronavirus: latest information and advice
  19. News -

    Public consultation on proposed new Gamete and Embryo Cryopreservation Policy -The survey is open until Sunday 1st March 2020
  20. News -

    Healthwatch Lincolnshire charity changes its name to HWLincs
  21. News -

    HWLincs announces a change at the top of local charity
  22. News -

    Sir Robert Francis QC explains how hospitals can cultivate public trust in complaints.
  23. News -

    Brant Ward in Lincoln is set to reopen following a major £4million refurbishment to improve privacy and dignity for patients.
  24. Event -

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  26. News -

    Share your experiences to better understand what it’s like for people to live in the community with a cancer diagnosis
  27. News -

    Staff members from Gloucester Ward at Skegness Hospital are holding a Spring Ball on Saturday, 30 May 2020 between 7pm – 1am at Grosvenor House Hotel, Skegness.
  28. News -

    Lincolnshire’s main provider of mental health and learning disability services is holding a recruitment open day for professionals wishing to explore opportunities in the county’s mental health wards and crisis services.
  29. News -

    Phlebotomy staff at Johnson Community Hospital in Spalding are marking one year since the service undertook a series of improvements to drastically reduce waiting times for blood tests and increase the number of tests performed by 10,000
  30. News -

    Its Student Volunteer Week - get involved
  31. News -

    Are you an expectant parent or have a very young baby? We’re encouraging you to take a little trip to the dentist so you can get the support you need to develop good dental routines as early as possible.
  32. News -

    The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has recently had to remind councils that they should not be delegating this arrangement to the care home, but administering it themselves.
  33. News -

    We are encouraging the community to share as many personal experiences as possible to influence and improve our local cancer support
  34. News -

    Parkrun is a FREE, weekly, community-led, 5km (5000m) - walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Please come along and join in!
  35. News -

    The Lincolnshire Voluntary Engagement Team want to hear your views on the challenges and opportunities facing your group or organisation moving forward.
  36. News -

    Have you, or do you give support to someone that would struggle without you?
    If you do then you are likely to be a carer carrying out a vital role.
  37. News -

    HWLincs is offering this new, exciting and interesting opportunity for someone to provide a range of support work within the charities contract and project activities.
  38. News -

    The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network and Lincolnshire Sustainability & Transformation Partnership invite you to this exciting event.
  39. Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
  40. News -

    The government is asking people across the country to stay away from, pubs and clubs and stop all non-essential travel and social contact in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  41. News -

    Support to Vulnerable People
  42. News -

    Kirstie Brewer from BBC News has written an informative article - Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health
  43. News -

    Grants for Coronavirus Support
  44. News -

    The Government has introduced emergency legislation to help it respond to coronavirus. Find out what the bill contains
  45. News -

    United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is working really hard to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to protect our patients and staff from becoming seriously ill and we really need your help.
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    Due to unprecedented pressures on our NHS services across Lincolnshire it is necessary to change the hours of Louth and Skegness Urgent Treatment Centres.
  47. News -

    Staff working for our local NHS are trying hard to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to protect the people of Lincolnshire from becoming seriously ill.
  48. Advice and Information -

    Download our COVID-19 Q&A guide below where we answer those commonly asked questions
  49. News -

    Patient visiting suspended at Lincolnshire’s community hospitals