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Lincoln retirement home rated ‘good’ in latest CQC report
A Lincoln retirement home has received an overall ‘good’ rating following its latest inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – with an ‘outstanding’ grade for its caring approach. An...
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Patients to have their say on Lincoln Walk-in-Centre closure plans today
The first of a series of three drop-in sessions on controversial plans to close Lincoln’s only walk-in-centre will take place in the city this morning. Proposals would see the service replaced with...
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“It’s a crisis”: Patients raise concerns over Lincoln Walk-In-Centre closure...
Lincoln residents have spoken out at the first of three consultation events held over proposals to close the city’s only walk-in-centre. Patients across the city attended the event at the Abbey Access...
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County’s first psychiatric intensive care unit opens in Lincoln
Lincolnshire’s first Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) was officially opened at a ceremony in Lincoln today after a £2 million investment. The Mayor and Mayoress of Lincoln officially opened the...
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New life-saving mobile app for East Midlands Ambulance Service
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is to become the first UK ambulance service outside of London to join a new life-saving mobile application. GoodSAM (Smartphone Activated Medics) is an alerting...
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Lincoln Walk-in-Centre closed to investigate ‘acrid smell’
The Lincoln Walk-in-Centre on Monks Road has been temporarily closed this afternoon.
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Lincoln Walk-in-Centre reopens after acrid smell ’caused by electrical fault’
The Lincoln Walk-in-Centre on Monks Road has reopened after being temporarily closed this afternoon. Lincolnshire Community Health Services said that the “acrid smell” within the building was due to an...
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Final drop-in event over Lincoln Walk-In-Centre closure plans tonight
Residents will have one final chance this evening to attend a drop-in event with the group behind plans that could see the Lincoln Walk-in-Centre closed for good. As reported previously, three public...
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Lincoln hospital protest set against walk-in-centre closure proposals
A demonstration against proposals that could see the Lincoln Walk-in-Centre closed for good will be held outside Lincoln County Hospital next week. Members from a number of local unions, including...
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Company to take over £25m non-emergency patient transport contract
A new company will take over the £25 million contract for non-emergency patient transport in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group has awarded the contract, which costs £25...
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‘Save Lincoln Walk-in-Centre’ protest to be held in Lincoln this evening
Campaigners will protest against proposals to close the only walk-in-centre in the county in Lincoln this evening. Members from unions including Unison, the University of Lincoln Students’ Union and...
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Lincoln care home rated ‘Good’ in all areas by CQC
A Lincoln care home has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas by the Care Quality Commission. Neale Court Care Home in North Hykeham was awarded the rating after an unannounced inspection. The report said:...
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Campaigners stage protest against ‘shortsighted’ plans to close Lincoln...
Campaigners fighting for the Lincoln Walk-in-Centre to be saved from closure have held a protest outside Lincoln County Hospital, calling on NHS bosses to reconsider their controversial decision....
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Lincolnshire Labour group officially opposes proposed Lincoln Walk-in-Centre...
The Labour opposition group on Lincolnshire County Council will make a motion at this week’s full council meeting to oppose proposals to close the Lincoln Walk-in-Centre. Plans currently under...
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Mental health nurses deployed to Lincolnshire Police headquarters
A number of Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) have been deployed to Lincolnshire Police headquarters in Nettleham to support and advise officers from today. The £60,000 pilot project is being funded...
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Lincoln Walk-in-Centre closure consultation extended
A consultation on plans that would see the Lincoln Walk-in-Centre closed for good has been extended. Patients and residents now have until Friday, August 18 to respond to the proposals, almost two...
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Council blocks motion to oppose Lincoln Walk-in-Centre closure, but promises...
Conservative-led Lincolnshire County Council has refused a motion by the Labour opposition group to oppose the proposed closure of the Lincoln Walk-in-Centre. Instead, the council acknowledged that its...
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Law firm warns potential closure of Lincoln Walk-in-Centre could lead to...
A Lincoln law firm has said the proposed closure of the city’s only walk-in-centre would be ‘harmful to women’ and potentially lead to unwanted pregnancies. Bridge McFarland Solicitors has spoken out...
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Lincoln College teams up with LIVES to provide more first aid courses
LIVES first responders has formed a partnership with Lincoln College to make first aid courses available to local businesses and members of the public. The charity supports over 700 volunteers who...
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Health watchdog unanimously opposes Lincoln Walk-in-Centre closure plans
The Lincolnshire County Council Health Scrutiny Committee has voted unanimously in opposition to plans that would see the Lincoln Walk-In-Centre closed for good. The committee met on the morning of...
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