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  1. Have your say on how the NHS should change in Lincolnshire

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    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.

  2. HWL Escalation Paper - Long Term Conditions

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    Due to patient comments as a result of our priorities work we have produced an Escalation Paper relating to long term conditions

  3. Sense of Self Art Exhibition invite

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    Please find attached an invitation to the Private View of artist LIZ PEARSON's exhibition 'Sense of Self' on 1st May between 6pm -8pm at The Gallery at St Martins, Hungate, Lincoln LN1 1ET.

  4. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  5. #HWL19 What services do people want to know about?

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    Healthwatch plays an important role in providing advice and pointing people in the right direction for the support they need.

  6. Healthwatch Lincolnshire YourVoice@HWL - Mental Health

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    Healthwatch Lincolnshire held it’s recent YourVoice@HWL event on 9 October 2019 at the Storehouse, Skegness. YourVoice@HWL

  7. How much does health and care cost?

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    What's the NHS annual budget? How many doctors and nurses are there? What's the cost of an operation?

  8. Speak up and help improve Health and Social Care in Lincolnshire

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    Have Your Say

  9. Information on Coronavirus - UPDATED 13/03/2020

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

  10. Healthwatch Lincolnshire response to COVID19

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    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.

  11. What is in the Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) bill?

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

  12. Healthwatch Lincolnshire - Have Your Say - Video

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    Healthwatch Lincolnshire - Have Your Say

  13. Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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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.

  14. Don’t miss out on your child’s HPV vaccination - give your consent today!

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    Don’t miss out on your child’s HPV vaccination - give your consent today!

  15. New King's Fund Publication The road to renewal: five priorities for health and care

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    Five priorities for health and care

  16. HWlincs - Hwlifts Quick Feel-Better Boosts

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    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.

  17. Join Dementia Research #LincsJDR300

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    Join Dementia Research #LincsJDR300

  18. NHS Lincolnshire CCG - Dementia Services Review Survey

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    NHS Lincolnshire CCG - Dementia Services Review Survey

  19. Help Lincolnshire Influence Social Care An Unmet Need in Social Care? Time to Talk

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    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.

  20. Healthwatch Lincolnshire Update Report – Mar 2024

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    This report provides a look back at our work over the last quarter Oct- Dec 2023 and takes a look ahead of what we have planned

  21. Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

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    Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

  22. Improved access times and larger space for Spalding blood clinic

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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.

  23. Supporting the most severely injured Armed Forces veterans

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    NHS England and the Ministry of Defence have launched the Armed Forces personnel in transition, Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans (IPC4V) Framework.

  24. Healthwatch Lincolnshire shortlisted for national award

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    Healthwatch Lincolnshire shortlisted for national award

  25. Helping gypsy traveller women access better care and provide community support – Healthwatch Lincolnshire

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    The gypsy traveller community in Lincolnshire told Healthwatch about their experiences accessing local health services including problems accessing support for their mental health, and trouble finding information on what health checks

  26. Easy Read Flu jab Poster

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    Easy Read Flu jab Poster

  27. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    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.

  28. LINCOLNSHIRE NHS REACHES OUT TO COMMUNITY WITH ‘LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER’ MESSAGE 

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    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.

  29. Healthwatch Lincolnshire Youth Forum invites you to join them in making a difference in your community.

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    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.

  30. Have Your Say on Lincolnshire Wellbeing Services

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

  31. Give NHS Lincolnshire CCG Engagement Team your views on wheelchair and equipment services!

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    Have you or someone you care for or support recently used the Community Equipment Service or the Wheelchair Service in Lincolnshire?

  32. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  33. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  34. Cost of Living: The Impact on Health & Wellbeing

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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.

  35. Have your say on Menstrual Health - Share your experiences

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    Have your say on Menstrual Health - Share your experiences

  36. Ageing Better and Moving Forward Together at YourVoice@Healthwatch

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    The Director of Public Health and the NHS director of Nursing and Quality spoke at Healthwatch Lincolnshire’s April YourVoice@Healthwatch event at Boston’s Jakemans Stadium.

  37. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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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.