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Inpatient unit to close and 800 on two year waiting list, admits mental...
Amid “massive demand” for psychological interventions in Lincolnshire, hundreds have faced waiting times of over two years and services are being closed, admitted the boss in charge of the county’s...
View ArticleLincoln village GP surgery rated outstanding
A medical practice in Nettleham has been rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in its latest report. Nettleham Medical Practice earned the rating in its latest CQC report following a...
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Dementia patients to receive one to one assessments as specialist nurses...
Patients with dementia in two Lincolnshire hospitals are getting specialist one to one assessment and care thanks to the appointment of two new specialist nurses. The dementia practitioners have...
View ArticleNew provider secured for Lincoln university health centre
The management of a university-based medical practice in Lincoln has today been transferred to a new provider. The University of Nottingham Health Service will manage the Lincoln University Health...
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Courageous twins used responder training in the face of family tragedy
Twin sisters Nicola and Louise O’Connor from Gosberton, near Spalding are hoping to inspire others to become first responders by sharing the emotional story of how they were forced to use their...
View ArticleLincolnshire worst in the UK for early diagnosis of cancer
The latest figures from NHS England show practises within the Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are the worst in the UK for diagnosing early signs of cancer, with Lincolnshire East...
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Lincolnshire hospitals under inspection by health commission
Inspectors will assess the performance of the trust which runs Lincolnshire’s hospitals over the next week. The Care Quality Commission is set to inspect United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust from...
View Article“It’s not their business”: Lincoln patients ‘put off’ by GP receptionists
Some patients in Lincoln would rather “Google symptoms” than speak to a GP receptionist about their problem, while others argued insecurities must be broken to improve diagnosis rates. Debates were...
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Lincoln mental health projects among those to share £300k funding boost
Over £300,000 of community funding has been earmarked for groups and organisations in Lincolnshire that help people with mental health problems. In this wave of funding, there are 46 projects...
View ArticleNorth Hykeham GP rated inadequate for a second time
Crossroads Medical Practice practice in North Hykeham has been branded ‘inadequate’ by inspectors for the second time in just nine months. While the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report noted...
View ArticleJan Sobieraj: How innovation in healthcare helps our hospitals improve...
In this month’s column for The Lincolnite I wanted to talk about innovation in healthcare. People might not immediately think of the NHS as being innovative but here at United Lincolnshire Hospitals...
View ArticleOnline family therapy service trialled in Lincolnshire
An online psychological family therapy service is being trialled in Lincolnshire, which has been proven to reduce anxiety levels by 29% and depression levels by 35%. The project, in collaboration with...
View Article‘Sad and shocked’ colleagues announce death of well-known Lincoln GP
Health colleagues have paid tribute to a well-known executive Lincoln GP who has sadly died. Doctor Shahid Ansari, who worked as a senior partner at Cliff House Medical Practice on Burton Road, passed...
View ArticleAll Lincolnshire hospital operations cancelled after IT system hit by virus
Operation appointments across Lincolnshire hospitals for tomorrow, including Lincoln County Hospital, have been cancelled after a virus struck the IT system of a neighbouring trust. As stated earlier...
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Delays still expected at Lincolnshire hospitals after cyber attack
Services are beginning to resume at Lincoln, Grantham and Boston hospitals after a cyber attack lead to the cancellation of hundreds of operations. As reported previously, all operations in the county...
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Lincoln woman shortlisted for carer award after being inspired by grandma
A Lincoln woman has been nominated for the East Midlands heat of the Great British Care Awards after her grandmother’s devastating cancer diagnosis inspired her to become a carer. Chelsea Hegarty’s...
View ArticleAnne-Maria Olphert: Improving mental health care for veterans in Lincolnshire
This weekend, the people of Lincolnshire will join millions of others across the country and fall silent for a few moments as a mark of respect to remember the fallen. Remembrance commemorations for...
View ArticleLincoln hospital radiographer wins prestigious UK award
A radiographer, who works at Lincoln County Hospital, has been named the UK radiographer of the year. Jane Hall, who works as an information and support radiographer at Lincoln County Hospital, was...
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Work on county’s first psychiatric intensive care unit in full swing
Demolition work has begun on the site of the county’s first Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Lincoln, which will help people suffering severe episodes of mental ill health. The first walls are...
View ArticleJan Sobieraj: Helpful tips for staying safe this winter
With the colder weather fast approaching I thought it would be helpful to talk about planning for winter in this month’s column. In the UK about 25,000 more people die over the course of each winter...
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