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  1. Report -

    Find out how we've been working together with people to help improve experiences of health and social care in Lincolnshire.
    #ItStartsWithYou
  2. Report -

    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.
  3. 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.
  4. News -

    People regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.
  5. Report -

    Healthwatch Lincolnshire has escalation its concerns relating to cervical screening and the delay of results.
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    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.
  7. 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.
  8. Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
  9. News -

    Asthma is a common lung condition that affects the airways and can make it difficult to breathe
  10. Report -

    Find out how we've been working together with people to help improve experiences of health and social care in Lincolnshire. #ItStartsWithYou
  11. Report -

    This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during March 2019 where 271 experiences have been shared.
  12. Advice and Information -

    Lincolnshire Health and Social care services have been working with AccessAble to make accessibility to their sites easier for patients around Lincolnshire.
  13. Advice and Information -

    We have a hot spell forecast and Healthwatch Lincolnshire would like to remind residents that hot weather can increase health risks.
  14. Blog -

    #HWL19 During the past year Healthwatch Lincolnshire has engaged with over 8,445 people from many different communities, ages and backgrounds. Here are some of our Highlights from the Year:
  15. Blog -

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

    Finding the right care or support can be worrying and stressful. There are a number of organisations that can provide help, but people don’t know where to look. Last year we helped 1,933 people access the advice and information they need.
  17. News -

    The Government is investing an extra £20bn a year in the NHS until 2023.
  18. News -

    Are in further or higher education with an interest in Health and Social Care?
  19. Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
  20. 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.
  21. News -

    Fishtoft Fun Day - Fishtoft Parish Councillors invite you to join them
  22. News -

    Hearts are being formed across the country in our most loved landscapes on Saturday 21st September at 2pm
  23. News -

    A new sexual health service is being launched to provide advice and support to young people in Lincolnshire.
  24. News -

    New  Eve Appeal Yougov poll hit the headlines as part of the Go Red campaign to support Educating Eve tips for this Gynae Cancer Awareness Month. 
  25. News -

    Together with two leading charities we are raising awareness of the issues people facing traveling to and from NHS services. We will be working with NHS England to support their new national review of the links between the NHS and local transport.
  26. News -

    Please find attached an easy read information leaflet for the Recovery College.
  27. News -

    East Lincolnshire CCG are running listening Vents across East GP practices more details on how you can get involved are below
  28. News -

    People across Lincolnshire can access free courses designed to encourage mental health self-care and awareness through the NHS led Lincolnshire Recovery College.
  29. News -

    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Lincolnshire has been recognised as highly commended in the Championing Diversity and Inclusion at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.
  30. News -

    Are you interested in your town's vitality and viability?
  31. Response -

    Everything you need to know about how to remain impartial during a government election.
  32. News -

    Pain Revolution event at the Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham at 1:30pm on Mon 9th Dec and Community Pain Champions
  33. News -

    Make a Change - Lincolnshire
  34. News -

    Lincoln’s rough sleepers will benefit from further investment in specialist mental health support as part of new NHS funding.
  35. News -

    Lincolnshire East CCG is inviting people to invest in their future self this Self Care Week (18 – 24 November) by making small changes that can make a big difference.
  36. News -

    Think Self Care for Life is about making improvements in your life to protect your physical health and mental wellbeing.
  37. News -

    Help Us, Help You’ campaign aims to help the NHS manage winter pressures by supporting people to stay well.
  38. News -

    The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme is marking Diabetes Awareness Month by raising awareness of the services available to patients and healthcare professionals to improve diabetes treatment and care. 
  39. News -

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

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Healthwatch Lincolnshire
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    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.
  42. News -

    Coronavirus: latest information and advice
  43. News -

    Public consultation on proposed new Gamete and Embryo Cryopreservation Policy -The survey is open until Sunday 1st March 2020
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    HWLincs announces a change at the top of local charity
  45. News -

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

    Its Student Volunteer Week - get involved
  47. News -

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

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
  49. 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.
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    Changes to access of minor injury units in Gainsborough and Spalding