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Maz Fosh has been appointed as the new substantive Chief Executive at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS).News -
We recently received some wonderful news in from our Information Signposting and Safeguarding Officer Julie Evans on a recent success for the Healthwatch team who have been able to help a local young woman with some life-saving equipment.
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Healthwatch Lincolnshire - Presentation of Annual Report 2021 Thank you to all those who attended our Presentation of Annual Report, both virtually and in person.News -
NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will today begin a formal consultation exercise on the future of four NHS servicesNews -
The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatmentNews -
Help improve support for autistic people and their carers in Lincolnshire | Let's Talk LincolnshireNews -
Patients of a GP practice in Lincoln are being encouraged to get involved in an engagement exercise to shape how services could be delivered from the practice in the future.News -
The Living with Cancer Programme for Lincolnshire would like to hear how improvements can be made to methods of communication, used by people who are living with, and being treated for cancer in LincolnshireNews -
Healthwatch Lincolnshire heard from 210 people about their experiences of using their pharmacies.
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Healthwatch Lincolnshire presents its latest YourVoice@healthwatch event on Wednesday 03 November 2021News -
Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read Healthwatch Lincolnshire response.News -
The National Coastal Tourism Academy is working hard to shape the future direction of Lincolnshire’s coastlineReport -
Our Annual Plan outlines our plans and what we want to achieve in our 2021-22 contract year.News -
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.
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Lincolnshire’s mental health trust is working hard to stop men in the county suffering with their mental health in silence.News -
John Turner has been appointed as the new Designate Chief Executive Officer of the NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), due to be established in April 2022.News -
HWLincs are looking to recruit a Contract and Project Support Worker to add to our growing and successful charity team.News -
The county’s NHS provider of mental health, learning disabilities and autism services, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT), has been shortlisted in the Mental Health Trust of the Year category.News -
Healthwatch England National Director Imelda Redmond CBE has announced she will be stepping down from her role this autumn after four and half years leading the organisation.News -
Share your experiences of Lincolnshire Care HomesNews -
Update from NHS England In touch - issue 122 - 26 November 2021News -
The Research Team within the county’s NHS provider of mental health, learning disabilities and autism services, (LPFT), has been named a finalist for ‘Outstanding Achievement by a Team’ at the CRN East Midlands Research Awards 2021.News -
Lincolnshire Community Diagnostic Centres: Phase 1 SurveyNews -
HWLincs announces a number of Trustee opportunitiesNews -
Community Wellbeing - Top Tips and Infographic - YourVoice@HealthwatchNews -
Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.News -
Message on behalf of Elaine Baylis, Interim ICB Chair & John Turner, Chief Executive Designate, ICBNews -
A 6-week engagement exercise on the plans has been launched today, Friday 3 December 2021 until 12 noon on Sunday 15 January 2022.News -
Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Our latest research is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.News -
If you want to know what is being done to provide better access and services, then be sure to join us in January for a BRAND-NEW virtual edition of our ever popular YourVoice@Healthwatch event, focusing on dental care.News -
The 250,000th covid-19 vaccination in LincolnshireNews -
Shuttle bus service to support vaccination booster jab take-up in Lincoln and BostonAdvice and Information -
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.
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Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.News -
HAVE YOUR SAY – Lakeside Healthcare at StamfordReport -
To understand the experience and outcomes of living in care homes across the county and examine how this has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemicNews -
As part of urgent work to improve the mental health crisis care offered in Lincolnshire, and in our local communities, Gainsborough and Grantham have today joined the Night Light Café family and will be closely followed by SpaldingNews -
We are pleased to announce that existing team member Dean Odell has been promoted to Healthwatch Lincolnshire Contract Manager, and that he has now taken up the role.News -
The Healthwatch Lincolnshire team has announced a new date for its next YourVoice@Healthwatch eventNews -
Members of the public are being invited to attend engagement sessions to share their views on mental health rehabilitation services in Lincolnshire.Advice and Information -
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.News -
Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.News -
We are delighted to share that we have recently been successful in arranging continual mental health services for a local lady and her two sons.News -
Below you will find a list of key public meetings relating to Health and Social Care in Lincolnshire.
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ULHT Article - Lincolnshire’s hospitals welcome first cohort of medical students from Lincoln Medical SchoolNews -
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has today launched a 12 week public consultation into the future of its nuclear medicine service.News -
COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.Report -
This report provides a look back at our work over the last quarter Oct - Dec 2021 and takes a look ahead of what we have plannedNews -
Lincolnshire’s female firefighters, Olympians, footballers, mechanics, lorry drivers, chief executives and mental health nurses are coming together this International Women’s Day to encourage young people to #breakthebias.