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The final countdown for this spring’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign
There is now just one week left for eligible people to get a Covid-19 vaccination, before the current campaign ends on 17th June 2025.
11 June 2025
Diabetes Week 2025: Know the Risks, Find the Support
9–15 June 2025 marks Diabetes Week, and the NHS in Lincolnshire is encouraging everyone to learn more about Diabetes – a condition that affects millions across the UK – and […]
5 June 2025
Gemma’s Type 2 Diabetes Remission with the NHS Programme
Background: Struggling with Type 2 Diabetes Gemma had a history of gestational diabetes, and when her daughter turned five, she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. As a carb lover, […]
Sam’s Type 2 Diabetes Remission with the NHS Programme
Managing Type 2 Diabetes can be challenging, but with the right support and guidance, remission is possible. Sam, a participant in the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission (T2DR) […]
BLOG: Cliff House Medical Practice PPG – Enhancing patient engagement and community health
Celebrating Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week 2025! The Cliff House Medical Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG) has made significant contributions to enhancing patient engagement and community health. They have […]
Two weeks left to top up your protection against COVID-19
Almost 70,000 people in Lincolnshire have had their vaccination With just two weeks left to go to get a COVID-19 vaccination, more than 630,000 people across the Midlands have had […]
3 June 2025
Meet Blazej Jasnowski – Your local pharmacist making blood pressure checks a breeze
At Lincolnshire ICB, we proudly support Blazej Jasnowski, a committed pharmacist based at East Midlands Pharmacy in Lincoln. Blazej plays a key role in helping the local community stay healthy […]
28 May 2025
New Glebe Park Surgery Now Open, Providing Modern Healthcare for Thousands
Patients in Lincoln can now access improved healthcare services as Glebe Park Surgery officially opens its new premises at the Carlton Centre Retail Park in Lincoln.
BLOG: Long Bennington Medical Centre PPG – Promoting an inclusive and healthier community
Celebrating Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week 2025! The past year has been another busy and rewarding one for the Long Bennington Patient Participation Group (PPG). We have continued to […]
27 May 2025
BLOG: Washingborough Family Practice – PPG Awareness Week
Celebrating Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week 2025! We’re new and accepting new members Washingborough Family Practice PPG is fairly new, being formed in March 2024 following a call put […]
BLOG: St John’s Medical Centre PPG Chair – Anne Philbey
Celebrating Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week 2025! As part of PPG Awareness Week, we’re proud to celebrate the progress and renewed energy of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) at […]
BLOG: Beechfield Medical Centre PPG – What we’ve been up to!
Celebrating Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week 2025! Hello from all of us at Beechfield Medical Centre PPG. We’re a really active group of volunteers who work alongside the practice […]
BLOG: Swineshead Medical Group PPG Chair – Ava Harding-Bell
Celebrating Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week 2025! I was re-elected as Chair for a second term in January 2025 for the next two years. I have been a member […]
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board – May Board meeting
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has confirmed that its next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th May at 9.30am. The meeting will be held in person at Bridge […]
22 May 2025
Alternative ways for people to access urgent mental health support
Following the launch of the NHS 111 urgent mental health line in April last year, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) has been reviewing how people access and use the […]
Pharmacists are a parent’s best friend this Bank Holiday!
As we approach the Spring bank holiday weekend and half-term breaks, NHS Lincolnshire ICB is advising parents how to deal with a range of common childhood illnesses – by seeking […]
Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain: Tips to Reduce Dementia Risk
Up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented. That’s why Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT), the county’s main provider of mental health and dementia services, is sharing simple […]
20 May 2025
Gosberton Medical Centre Rated ‘Good’ by CQC
Gosberton Medical Centre Rated ‘Good’ in All Areas by CQC Gosberton Medical Centre is proud to announce a ‘Good’ rating in all areas following a recent inspection by the Care […]
16 May 2025
Whilst you’re weekend shopping, stock up your medicine cabinet
This is the time of year when a lot of us are busy shopping for the bank holiday weekend, planning get-togethers and holiday travel. Whilst you’re out this weekend, why […]
Occupational therapists are transforming patient care in Lincolnshire’s GP practices.
Sam Derby, a Specialist Primary Care Occupational Therapist in the Sleaford/Grantham area.
15 May 2025
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is raising awareness of bladder cancer during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, this May.
Don’t forget your prescriptions over the Spring May Bank Holiday
With the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 26 May, NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is reminding patients to order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time.
14 May 2025
Spring Covid-19 vaccination campaign reaches halfway point
At the halfway point of the latest Covid-19 vaccination campaign, more than 59,000 Covid-19 vaccinations have been given across Lincolnshire since the campaign launched on 1st April.
9 May 2025
Raising awareness of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is raising awareness of non-melanoma skin cancer, which is the theme for Sun Awareness Week that runs between 12 – 18 May.
NHS Lincolnshire ICB Support Ovarian Cancer Day
Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is helping raise awareness of gynaecological cancer symptoms in support of World Ovarian Cancer Day, marked annually on 8 May. This type of cancer ranks among […]
6 May 2025
Five Schools Are “Asthma Friendly School” Accredited
To celebrate World Asthma Day, 6 May, there are now five schools who have attained the “Asthma Friendly School” accreditation in Lincolnshire:
2 May 2025
Stay safe in the sun
As we approach the bank holiday weekend, the NHS in Lincolnshire is reminding people to be careful in the sun, since sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer and does […]
29 April 2025
Lincolnshire ICB Supporting World Asthma Day
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is raising awareness of Asthma, a common long-term condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness, on World Asthma Day, Tuesday 6 May […]
Testicular cancer: what to look out for
Testicular cancer most commonly affects men between the ages of 15 and 45 years old, and NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is encouraging people to learn more about the symptoms […]
Parents and guardians urged to consent and protect their child from the risk of HPV cancers
The NHS in Lincolnshire is strongly urging parents and guardians of boys and girls in Year 8 (12-13 year-olds) to provide their consent for their child to have the HPV […]
23 April 2025
NHS raises awareness of allergies
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is supporting Allergy Awareness Week, running from 21 to 28 April 2025.
22 April 2025
Childhood Illnesses: How Pharmacists Can Help This Easter
As Easter approaches, NHS Lincolnshire ICB is encouraging parents to seek advice from their local pharmacy when dealing with common childhood illnesses.
15 April 2025
Whilst you’re Bank Holiday shopping, stock up your medicine cabinet.
This is the time of year when a lot of us are busy shopping for the Easter Holidays, planning get-togethers and holiday travel. Whilst you’re out, why not also think […]
14 April 2025
New Non-Executive Directors appointed to Lincolnshire ICB
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Non-Executive directors to its Board, Dr Phillip Earnshaw and John Dunstan.
11 April 2025
Take the screening test when offered – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Bowel cancer is the second most prevalent cancer amongst men and women with over 42,000 people diagnosed every year in the UK. More than nine out of ten new cases […]
UKHSA launches new antibiotic awareness campaign
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a digital campaign to help keep antibiotics effective and reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance. The campaign introduces a new mascot, Andi […]
8 April 2025
Remember your prescriptions for Easter and May Bank Holiday
With Easter taking place over the weekend Friday 18 to Monday 21 April and the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 5 May, NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is reminding […]
Lincolnshire Primary Care Valuing and Recognition Event
On Wednesday 26th March 2025, Lincolnshire ICB and the Primary Care People Group hosted a Valuing and Recognition Event. It was held at the Lincolnshire Showground to celebrate the hard […]
4 April 2025
Spring Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign launches
Immunity from earlier vaccines is starting to fade. To boost protection, the NHS is offering a free Covid-19 vaccination again this spring.
2 April 2025
New blueprint provides framework for physical activity sector and health service collaboration
ukactive has launched a new blueprint to help the physical activity sector work more closely with health services. The blueprint was developed with support from Lincolnshire ICB and Active Lincolnshire. […]
25 March 2025
How paramedics are transforming General Practice in Lincolnshire
At Lincolnshire ICB, we’re proud to champion the vital role paramedics play in our general practice teams. As healthcare continues to change, paramedics have become an essential part of multidisciplinary […]
Lincolnshire partners wins double HSJ Award
A ground-breaking partnership between the NHS in Lincolnshire and DMC Healthcare has won two national awards. The recognition came at the 2025 HSJ Independent Healthcare Providers Awards and the HSJ […]
Purple Day – International Day for Epilepsy
The NHS in Lincolnshire is supporting Purple Day, 26 March, the international day for epilepsy, with a focus on childhood epilepsy.
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board – March Board meeting
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has confirmed that its next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday 25th March at 9.30am.
24 March 2025
Sharing your views – intermediate care services in Lincolnshire
The people of Lincolnshire are being invited to share their views about services for those who need short-term care to help regain independence after a hospital stay, or if they […]
20 March 2025
NHS Lincolnshire ICB Launches Public Consultation on Gluten-Free Prescriptions
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a public consultation to gather views on proposed changes to gluten-free prescriptions. This consultation seeks input from patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and […]
18 March 2025
Important Notice: Changes to Ear Wax Removal Services
From 1st April 2025, GP practices in Lincolnshire will no longer provide ear syringing as a treatment for ear wax removal. Why has this change happened? Ear syringing has been […]
Social Prescribing Day: Making a Difference One Connection at a Time
Social Prescribing Day is an opportunity to highlight the work of dedicated Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLWs) and the impact they have on individuals facing significant challenges. Vanessa Booth has […]
Empowering Change Through Social Prescribing
Susan, Social Prescribing Link Worker: Empowering People to Make Life Changes Susan’s journey as a Social Prescribing Link Worker is built on a deep passion for helping others improve their […]
Social Prescribing Day – Celebrating the impact of link workers
Andy, Senior Link Worker: Empowering Lives Through Compassionate Care Social Prescribing Day, held on the 19th of March, offers an opportunity to shine a light on the incredible work of […]
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