Help shape the future of Lincolnshire’s mental health rehabilitation services

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Members of the public are being invited to attend engagement sessions to share their views on mental health rehabilitation services in Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) would like to talk to service users, carers, partners and the general public to hear their views, experiences and ideas to help LPFT provide and develop the best mental health rehab support for people now and in the future.

Heather Barr, Service Manager for Community Rehabilitation Services at LPFT explained how important it is to hear people’s experiences. She said: “We would love to hear what people think of existing rehab services, their views on how we could make things better, and what is most important to people who are already using services, or who may use them in the future.”

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Immunosuppressed people now able to book booster jabs online

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Immunosuppressed people aged 16 and over in Lincolnshire are being urged to take advantage of now being able to book their covid booster online using the National Booking System.

With effect from Monday (31st January), the National Booking System has been updated to allow booster bookings to be made online by anyone aged 16 and over who is immunosuppressed, provided it is at least three months since their third dose.

“This is great news for anyone who is immunosuppressed, since the ability to book boosters online makes it even more convenient for anyone aged 16 or over to be able to access what is a very important vaccination,” explains Rebecca Neno, Director of Covid and Influenza Vaccination Programmes, NHS Lincolnshire CCG.

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Walk in COVID vaccination sessions

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Tuesday 11th January at the Springfields Events and Conference Centre, Spalding, between 10am and 7pm, including boosters and first and second doses for anyone eligible (see above) including 12-15 year-olds provided a parent/guardian is present to consent.    Wednesday 12th January at Wrangle Parish Hall, PE22 9EW, between 9.30am and 2.30pm, including boosters and first and second doses for anyone eligible … Read more

NHS Lincolnshire CCG Public Consultation

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NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are currently running a public consultation exercise on the future of four NHS services as part of our ongoing work to develop and improve the services we can offer to our local population. The services being consulted on are: Orthopaedic surgery across Lincolnshire Urgent and emergency care at Grantham … Read more

HWLincs Recruiting Now : Contract and Project Support Worker

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Download Job Description HWLincs are looking to recruit a Contract and Project Support Worker to add to our growing and successful charity team. Employment Opportunities – Full-time Contract & Project Support Worker * Lincolnshire based engagement and insight charity, HWLincs is seeking to recruit a full-time Contract and Project Support Worker. * This is an … Read more

Beechfield Medical Centre’s Patient Participation Group carrying out Prostate Cancer Awareness campaign in Spalding

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Members of a patient group have been raising awareness of prostate cancer among men. Beechfield Medical Centre’s Patient Participation Group is carrying out a Prostate Cancer Awareness campaign in the Spalding area. Prostate Cancer mainly affects men over 50 and one in eight men will get it in their lifetime. Chairman Clive Green, pictured, and … Read more

NHS Lincolnshire Engagement Bulletin

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Have your say and get involved with your local NHS. Click here to read more. You can also contact and register your interest with the Engagement Team to receive notification of forthcoming events, training and meetings.

Opening of Ash Villa, Lincolnshire’s new adult acute mental health treatment ward

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Please see information below along with the relevant attachment released by LPFT with regards to the opening of Ash Villa – the new adult acute mental health treatment ward in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The new ward will complement existing adult acute mental health wards in Boston and Lincoln, where patients will receive their initial assessment. Following … Read more

Emotional and mental health support line in Lincolnshire

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You may be aware that Lincolnshire has a free 24 hour 7 day a week telephone helpline for anyone who is suffering from mental ill health. Callers can remain anonymous but also be referred to the crisis nurse team if they feel this is what they would like to do. 0800 001 4331 Download printable … Read more