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Resident doctors to take industrial action from 7–13 April
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that resident doctors will take industrial action from 7am on Monday 7 April until 7am on Sunday 13 April.
2 April 2026
The Power of parents – be an Easter SUPERHERO
Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles all know that you can’t stop children having bumps and scrapes, but you can be their superhero by knowing how to come to their rescue.
Think ‘Pharmacy First’ this Easter
Easter may be just around the corner, but parents in Lincolnshire can prepare to deal with common illnesses by thinking Pharmacy First this Easter break.
1 April 2026
Choose the right NHS service when your child gets ill
GPs in Lincolnshire are reminding parents to be aware of the full range of NHS services available to them when their children become ill. This will help ensure they can […]
30 March 2026
Communities to benefit from neighbourhood health centres on their doorstep
Patients in Long Eaton will benefit from improved healthcare on their doorstep thanks to an upgraded £2.4m neighbourhood health centre.
27 March 2026
Whilst you’re Easter shopping, stock up your medicine cabinet
This is the time of year when a lot of us are busy shopping for the Easter break and planning get-togethers. Whilst you’re out, why not also think about stocking […]
Construction starts on Boston Community Diagnostic Centre
A groundbreaking ceremony has officially marked the start of a significant construction project at the heart of Boston to create a new £24.9 million community diagnostic centre.
26 March 2026
Plan ahead if you’re going away this Easter
For those of us with long-term conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, COPD or cardiovascular disease, a little preparation goes a long way.
25 March 2026
Order your medication in time for Easter
With the countdown to Easter now on, people are being advised to order any repeat prescription items they need ahead of time.
23 March 2026
Meningitis: Parents, young people and students urged to check vaccination status
Parents, young people and students are being urged to check their vaccination status following an outbreak of meningitis in other parts of the country. Meningitis can be very serious if […]
17 March 2026
Annual Mental Health Physical Health Checks for people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
If you live with a condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or psychosis, it is important to look after your physical health as well as your mental health. People with […]
10 March 2026
No Smoking Day 2026
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging smokers across the county to make No Smoking Day (11 March 2026) the day they choose to quit for good, because a […]
5 March 2026
Nearly a third of pupils are missing out on the HPV vaccine
As we approach International HPV Awareness Day (4 March 2026) the NHS in Lincolnshire is strongly urging parents and guardians of boys and girls in Year 8 (12-13 year-olds) to […]
3 March 2026
Cliff Villages Medical Practice Dispensary Update
Following careful consideration, NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has confirmed that, in line with national pharmaceutical regulations, the dispensary at Cliff Villages Medical Practice will close permanently at 6pm […]
2 March 2026
Update on Transformation Fund: 20 March 2026
In light of the ongoing financial pressures facing the NHS both locally and nationally, we have found it necessary to reconsider our approach to the 2026/7 Transformation Fund initiative. We […]
Apology: Spilsby Surgery September 2025
In September 2025, NHS Lincolnshire ICB issued public information regarding the CQC’s decision to remove Spilsby Surgery’s registration. This information stated that there were GP partners at the time. We […]
26 February 2026
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month – February 2026
New health campaign highlights the dangers of persistent heartburn. A major awareness campaign has been launched across Lincolnshire to warn residents that persistent heartburn could be a sign of something […]
24 February 2026
NHS urges parents to ensure all eligible children receive the MMR or MMRV vaccine
The NHS is urging parents and guardians across the country including in Lincolnshire ensure their children are fully vaccinated against measles, as cases continue to rise, particularly amongst 6-12 year-olds.
Could you be at risk of Hepatitis C and might benefit from a test?
Hepatitis C is a virus spread via blood-to-blood contact with someone with an active HCV virus, which can be treated with a simple course of tablets. HCV is often symptomless, […]
23 February 2026
Pharmacists are a parent’s best friend for childhood illness!
Parents in Lincolnshire can prepare to deal with common childhood illnesses by seeking advice from their local pharmacy.
19 February 2026
Helping you and your family stay well this half term
As families across Lincolnshire are off for the February half term break, the NHS is reminding parents and carers that a wide range of help and advice is available for […]
17 February 2026
Whilst you’re half-term shopping, stock up your medicine cabinet
This is the time of year when a lot of us are busy shopping for the half-term break and planning get-togethers. Whilst you’re out, why not also think about stocking […]
13 February 2026
Construction work for Lincoln Community Diagnostic Centre extension underway
Construction work to extend the facilities available at Lincoln Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now well underway.
12 February 2026
Last opportunity for 2-3 year-olds to have flu nasal spray vaccination
With just under two months of the current flu vaccination campaign to go, the NHS in Lincolnshire is reminding parents and guardians of children aged 2 or 3 (on 31 […]
11 February 2026
NHS Lincolnshire ICB Support Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board is helping raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer as part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this March with the launch of a campaign to raise awareness of the […]
Get your flu vaccination as winter pressures continue
Flu cases have fallen – but risk remains Flu cases across the region have started to decline and hospital admissions have reduced. Despite this progress, we still want everyone who […]
Lincolnshire Primary Care Research & Innovation Event – 4 February 2026
On 4 February 2026, the Lincolnshire Primary Care Research & Innovation Event brought together colleagues from across the primary care sector for an afternoon of learning, networking and collaboration aimed at building a […]
10 February 2026
Local screening success helping to detect cancer earlier
Work is continuing to improve earlier cancer diagnosis in Lincolnshire. This is one of the key priorities of the NHS’s Cancer Plan, which has been announced today. Supporting early bowel […]
4 February 2026
£10.96m investment launches new Lincolnshire mental health research unit
Lincoln is set to become a regional centre for mental health research thanks to a £10.96 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) investment. The new Lincolnshire Unit […]
Raising awareness of our Macmillan Support Centres
Across Lincolnshire we have three Macmillan Support Centres offering support to those living or have been affected cancer – whether directly as a patient, a family member, friend or carer.
28 January 2026
BLOG: Don’t put off your cervical screening. It could save your life.
By Dr Abina Dharmaratnam, Speciality Registrar in Public Health Medicine, NHS England in the Midlands. If you are over 25 and have a cervix you might have heard of cervical […]
19 January 2026
Free Virtual Menopause Workshop
Do you want to learn more about the menopause, need support managing menopausal symptoms, or want to know more about HRT?
16 January 2026
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. NHS Lincolnshire ICB is reminding people to attend their screening appointment when it is offered to them, as regular screening helps save thousands of […]
9 January 2026
New protection against Chickenpox added to the routine childhood vaccination schedule – MMRV vaccine launched from January 2026
MMRV is a combined vaccine that protects against four diseases – measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) – and replaces the older MMR vaccine that most people will be aware […]
2 January 2026
Help your loved ones get home in time for Christmas
Lincolnshire health and care partners are urging local people to do all they can to help their relatives, friends and neighbours leave hospital settings in time for Christmas. Health and […]
22 December 2025
Whilst you’re Christmas shopping, stock up your medicine cabinet
This is the time of year when a lot of us are busy shopping for the last minute presents, planning get-togethers and holiday travel. Whilst you’re out, why not also […]
19 December 2025
Urgent appeal from NHS for people to have a flu jab
As the NHS enters what is often its most challenging time of year, it is urgently appealing to people across Lincolnshire to come forward for their flu jab.
How you can help during next resident doctor strike
Resident doctors will be on strike again from 7am on 17 December until 7am on 22 December.
16 December 2025
How do I help my child stay well this winter?
Lauren Douthwaite, Children and Young People Respiratory Nurse at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides seasonal advice on how to keep children happy, healthy and bug free. Children with […]
8 December 2025
Please remember to get your flu vaccination in time for Christmas
With the countdown to Christmas now in full swing, an impressive two thirds of people aged 65 and over in Lincolnshire have come forward for their flu vaccination. However, there […]
5 December 2025
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners: Transforming Support at GP Practices in Lincolnshire
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners (PCMHPs) are now successfully embedded within general practice settings across Lincolnshire. These roles are already making a significant difference by providing timely, holistic mental health […]
4 December 2025
NHS Lincolnshire ICB launches survey to improve stoma care, bowel care and Transanal Irrigation (TAI) services, and catheter products across the county.
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is inviting people with a stoma, those using Transanal Irrigation (TAI) or catheter products, and their carers to share their views on stoma, bowel, […]
3 December 2025
Award Winning Partnership
A partnership comprising NHS Lincolnshire ICB including the Elective Activity Coordination Hub (led by Leanne Greenwood, Operational Manager), United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and DMC Healthcare recently won the Public […]
28 November 2025
Gold standard: Lincolnshire NHS partners celebrated at Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme awards ceremony
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) and NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are celebrating after receiving the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special […]
26 November 2025
Be winter ready
David Clark from Lincolnshire County Council’s public health team says: “As winter sets in, respiratory viruses, including flu, have already begun circulating. It’s vitally important to take steps to stay […]
24 November 2025
Stop the Pressure Week: 17-21 November 2025
Each year, Stop the Pressure Week which runs from 17 to 21 November coincides with the International Stop Pressure Ulcers Day which is Thursday 20 November. This day serves as […]
14 November 2025
NHS issues urgent SOS to those who’ve not had their flu jab
The NHS in Lincolnshire is issuing an urgent ‘flu jab SOS’ to encourage eligible people to come forward for their flu vaccinations before the worst of winter hits. In line […]
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is November 14 and the NHS in Lincolnshire is raising awareness of the risks associated with the condition and the support that is available across Lincolnshire.
13 November 2025
Parents and guardians in Lincolnshire reminded to ensure their children’s vaccinations are up to date
The NHS in Lincolnshire is encouraging parents and guardians in Lincolnshire to get their child’s annual flu vaccine, ensuring they are protected as winter approaches. Many school aged children in […]
31 October 2025
Get on top of head lice and nits
October 31 is National Bug Busting Day and NHS Lincolnshire ICB is raising awareness of the treatment for head lice and nits.
28 October 2025
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