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.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 -
People regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.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 report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during January 2019 where 204 experiences have been shared.News -
Experience of Care Week 2019 runs from Monday 22 April until Friday 26 April.This is an international campaign supported by NHS England and offers us the chance to celebrate the work that’s happening to improve experiences of careNews -
People who need a care home placement will be supported to get out of hospital sooner, thanks to a new digital portal being rolled out to care homes, councils and hospitals across the country by NHS England as part of The NHS Long Term Plan.Advice and Information -
Take a look at these six resources to help you better understand how Brexit may affect you.Response -
Thanks to your feedback, the NHS should now have a stronger focus on involving the public in changes to community and online health services.Blog -
Experts have been recruited by NHS England and NHS Improvement to help prevent care home residents being given too many medicinesReport -
This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during February 2019 where 204 experiences have been shared.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.Advice and Information -
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.Advice and Information -
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.Response -
New report from CQC highlights the need for better support for residents in care homes and more training for staff to help people look after their oral health.Blog -
With the launch of annual report we wanted to highlight the areas that the residents of Lincolnshire felt there was room to change in their health and social care services.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:Blog -
Healthwatch plays an important role in providing advice and pointing people in the right direction for the support they need.
Blog -
For a long time we have heard from the people of Lincolnshire telling us they are confused and concerned about what is happening to their NHS services.
Report -
Healthwatch explains what is meant by Primary Care Networks (PCNs), Neighbourhood Working/Teams (NT), Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and what that in turn means for health and social care services in Lincolnshire.
News -
We take a look at the work Healthwatch have been doing with young people, and their families, to find out how health and education services are working together for people with additional needs.Report -
This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during April 2019 where 230 experiences have been shared.Report -
This report created by Healthwatch Lincolnshire provides a monthly summary report for all patient, carer and service user experiences received during May 2019 where 133 experiences have been shared.Report -
This report has been produced by Healthwatch Lincolnshire (HWL) to highlight the health and care experiences shared with us for the period 1 to 30 June 2019 where 166 comments raised.News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire held it’s recent YourVoice@HWL event on 9 October 2019 at the Storehouse, Skegness. YourVoice@HWLNews -
What's the NHS annual budget? How many doctors and nurses are there? What's the cost of an operation?News -
Have Your SayNews -
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.News -
Healthwatch England annual report 2018-19News -
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.Advice and Information -
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.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.News -
The Government has introduced emergency legislation to help it respond to coronavirus. Find out what the bill containsNews -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire - Have Your SayNews -
Charity golf day to raise funds for community respiratory teamNews -
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 -
Survey from Lincolnshire NHS - Have Your SayNews -
Don’t miss out on your child’s HPV vaccination - give your consent today!News -
The manager of a care home in Devon tells us that feedback from her residents’ loved ones has helped to provide the best possible level of care.News -
Five priorities for health and careNews -
HWLincs want to hear about your palliative care experiencesNews -
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.News -
Recruiting for Case Studies:News -
Care Quality Commission's report today shows COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”.News -
Stamford Health, Education and Awareness CharityNews -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire is pleased to announce that it has launched its “a cuppa with …”News -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire Steering Group (HSG) – recruitment of 3 new Layperson Voluntary MembersNews -
Lincolnshire Care Awards returnNews -
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.