Sadly, in the last few days, we have lost a much-admired, respected, and valued colleague, Lorraine Abbott.

Next month would have officially been Lorraine’s 10-year anniversary working in Lincolnshire as an Expert by Experience, but her professional and voluntary service to the county has been much longer than that.

Lorraine was heavily involved with the Learning Disability Partnership Board and was previously a co-chair of the LD Partnership Board. She was front and centre in Lincolnshire, working closely with LCC, LPFT, and the SW CCG, flying the flag for LD Annual Health Checks.

Lorraine’s involvement was so important to her as a woman with learning disabilities and a cancer survivor. She worked hard to “spread the word”, whether that was being involved in publishing accessible information, filming training videos, presenting her story to Boards, or face-to-face training with our GP Practice colleagues.

It is never easy to lose a colleague, but it is important that we celebrate Lorraine and all that she did for her colleagues and communities.

Lorraine Abbott: Share your stories and messages

Please click on this link: Remembering Lorraine Abbott to share your own stories and messages of condolence. We will share these with Lorraine’s family.