Healthwatch Lincolnshire

Healthwatch Lincolnshire The consumer champion for health and social care in Lincolnshire

We have 3 core functions:
influencing - here to listen to people's views and personal experiences of their health and social care services and share the key messages we hear in order to help influence improvements in services

signposting - signposting people to help them access advice, choice and information about their local health and social care services

watchdog - to ensure change is happening

Need to find a new GP in  ? Here's how to go about it.
20/11/2025

Need to find a new GP in ? Here's how to go about it.

GP practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one.

Our Enter + View team visited the Pilgrim Hospital emergency department in the summer - here's what we saw and heard.
19/11/2025

Our Enter + View team visited the Pilgrim Hospital emergency department in the summer - here's what we saw and heard.

In July 2025, we took part in a joint quality visit to the Emergency Department at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, alongside colleagues from Lincolnshire NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Not sure about a diagnosis or advice from a doctor or another healthcare professional in  ? Here's how to get a second o...
19/11/2025

Not sure about a diagnosis or advice from a doctor or another healthcare professional in ? Here's how to get a second opinion and put your mind at ease.

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Hi, EVERYONE IN LINCOLNSHIRE - we want to hear from you!Our major new survey will take the pulse of health and social ca...
18/11/2025

Hi, EVERYONE IN LINCOLNSHIRE - we want to hear from you!

Our major new survey will take the pulse of health and social care in - make sure your experience is heard and makes a difference.

The State of Health and Care in Lincolnshire - a major survey

We're proud to publish our mental health report, which focused on new fathers, veterans and people who work in farming i...
18/11/2025

We're proud to publish our mental health report, which focused on new fathers, veterans and people who work in farming in Lincolnshire. Does this reflect your experiences?
https://bit.ly/3LIRtC9

This vital survey will show the state of health and social care in Lincolnshire, and we want to hear from as many reside...
17/11/2025

This vital survey will show the state of health and social care in Lincolnshire, and we want to hear from as many residents as possible.

Our major new study looks to take the pulse of health and care in Lincolnshire with a survey for everyone in the county.

Waiting for an ADHD assessment? Here's what you can do during this potentially lengthy process.
17/11/2025

Waiting for an ADHD assessment? Here's what you can do during this potentially lengthy process.

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?

"Do you pay for your prescriptions?" We're all asked this at   pharmacists - here's information about how to get help if...
14/11/2025

"Do you pay for your prescriptions?" We're all asked this at pharmacists - here's information about how to get help if it's a struggle.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

A five-day resident doctors strike begins in   tomorrow morning (Friday). Here's advice and guidance for patients during...
13/11/2025

A five-day resident doctors strike begins in tomorrow morning (Friday). Here's advice and guidance for patients during this time.

Resident (formerly, junior) doctors in Lincolnshire are due to strike tomorrow for five days from 7am, Friday 14 November to 6:59am, Wednesday 19 November.

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board  wants more people to know about ovarian cancer - take this short survey to help ...
13/11/2025

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board wants more people to know about ovarian cancer - take this short survey to help them understand how to make that happen

Around 7,600 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK each year.

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