Healthwatch Lincolnshire

27/02/2026

Living with a chronic condition in Lincolnshire? You're not alone.

Our latest blog covers local support services, peer groups, and some practical ways to manage day-to-day life with conditions like diabetes, COPD, or arthritis.

Find out what's available to help:
https://www.healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk/news/2026-02-27/help-living-long-term-condition-lincolnshire

24/02/2026

How's health and social care working for you in Lincolnshire?

We're running a major survey to understand what's working well and where improvements are needed across GPs, hospitals, mental health support, social care, and more.

With big changes coming to the NHS and local councils, your voice has never been more important. What you tell us will help shape services across Lincolnshire.

Take the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZDJQAK/

23/02/2026

It's National Heart Month - a good time to think about your heart health.

Simple things like staying active, eating well, and getting your blood pressure checked can reduce your risk of heart disease.

Worried about your heart? Speak to your GP.

20/02/2026

Mental health matters - and it's okay not to be okay.

Whether you're looking for self-care tips or wondering when you should seek professional support, our guide offers practical advice for looking after your mental wellbeing.

Remember: You're not alone, and help is always available.

Read the full guide:
https://www.healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-12-04/looking-after-your-mental-health-all-year-round

17/02/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back?

Volunteer with Healthwatch Lincolnshire and help improve health and social care services in your community.

From gathering public feedback to raising awareness, there are flexible opportunities to suit your schedule - whether that's a spare hour or more regular support.

Learn more on our website:
https://www.healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk/volunteer

13/02/2026

Had a recent experience with health or social care services in Lincolnshire?

We want to hear about it - good or bad.

Your feedback helps us understand what's working and what needs to change. What you tell us directly shapes the improvements we push for.

Share your experience in 5 minutes:
https://bit.ly/3KoDfSm

All responses are confidential.

11/02/2026

Do you have sight or hearing loss, or care for someone who does?
We want to hear from you.

The NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB), Lincolnshire County Council and Healthwatch Lincolnshire are working together to understand people’s experiences of using health and care services in Lincolnshire if they have sight or hearing loss.

We want to know what works well, what doesn’t, and what could be improved. Your feedback will help remove barriers and improve services for people who are D/deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired or deafblind.

Take part in the way that suits you:

Complete the survey: lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/sensory-impairment

Phone or text: 07814 939396

Email: licb.involveus@nhs.net

Information is available in British Sign Language, large print, audio, Easy Read and Braille on request. We can also visit community groups or speak with you in person or over the phone.

10/02/2026

Are you a carer supporting someone with cancer, or living with cancer yourself?

We're creating a new support resource, and we need your help to get it right.

What carers tell us will directly shape the resource, helping to ensure it reflects real experiences and meets carers’ needs.

Take our short survey to share what information and support would help you most:

https://bit.ly/3O4TOIU

All responses anonymous.

10/02/2026

NHS 111: Booking your A&E appointment

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment

09/02/2026

We want to hear from you!

Our major survey takes 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

08/02/2026

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.

https://bit.ly/4n4lHfU

07/02/2026

💬 Help shape better support for cancer carers

Are you a carer supporting someone with cancer, or a carer with cancer yourself?
Complete our short survey to help create a new information and support resource for carers.

Your feedback will help us understand what support works, what’s missing, and how information can be shared at the right time.

📝 Have your say:
👉 https://bit.ly/4kkAFPi

All responses are anonymous.
Please share with your networks to help carers’ voices be heard

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.