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What changes do people in Lincolnshire want to see made to their NHS?

Earlier this year local Healthwatch across England asked residents 'What would you do' to improve your NHS. In Lincolnshire, over 400 people shared their views about the changes local people would like to see. Take a closer look at what they said.

Our response to the latest GP patient survey

We share our response to the latest figures from the GP patient survey.

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Over 30,000 people share their views on how to improve their local NHS - thank you!

From picnics in the park to campervans in the countryside – Healthwatch teams across the country have been using innovative ways to reach local people to find out what they would do to improve health services in their area.

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Dementia carer: As a carer I get just 3 hours’ sleep a day

Our new report looks at why it is important to review the care of people with dementia. With new research indicating that people with dementia are not always getting the support they need, David shares his experience of caring for his wife

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A real example of how dementia care is affected by poor financial aid

Simon and his family were self-funding his care in a local care home, who were supporting him well with his dementia. However, in 2017 their funds began to run low and they were approaching the £23,250 threshold.

David with his wife Georgina

Why it's important to review the care of people with dementia

Read a summary of our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

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Our response to the ADASS 2019 budget survey report

Latest ADASS report highlights the social care challenge faced by local councils as their budgets continue to be stretched as well calling out the Government on the delay to publishing a social care Green Paper. Read our response.

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Our response to Health Select Committee's report on proposed legislative changes to the way the NHS in England is run

Proposed legislative changes to the way the NHS in England is run have been welcomed today by an influential cross-party group of MPs.

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Our response to CQC report on oral care in care homes

New report from CQC highlights the need for better support for residents in care homes and more training for staff to help people look after their oral health.

What does NHS data about complaints tell us?

The NHS regularly publishes data about the number of written complaints, but we want to know if every complaint is being recorded and used as an opportunity to learn.

Healthwatch responds to the independent review into gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide

Leslie Hamilton and his working group have published their independent review into how the laws on gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide are applied to medical practice. Read our response.

This independent review was commissioned by the General Medical Council (GMC) following the tragic death of a child and the subsequent conviction for gross negligence manslaughter of senior paediatric trainee.

How volunteering helped me find my dream job

After graduating with a degree in public health, Kay gained experience with Healthwatch Gloucestershire to help get her first job in the sector.

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