Older people urged to get the flu jab
(27/10/2011 10:12)
Older people in Lincolnshire are being urged to get their winter flu vaccination to help protect them this winter.
Every year, 8, 000 people in England and Wales die from flu related causes, and many of these deaths are avoidable.
Barry Earnshaw, Chief Officer for Age UK Lincoln said:
If you are over 65, it is vital to get your seasonal flu jab to protect you at the time of year when you...
NHS Lincolnshire shortlisted for new media award
(25/10/2011 11:59)
NHS Lincolnshire has been shortlisted within the Best Use of New Media category at the AHCM Communicating Health Awards.
The achievement recognises how new media supported the launch of the new 111 phone number in Lincolnshire.
The new telephone service was introduced in November 2010 helping patients get the most appropriate care for their symptoms, quickly, whilst reducing any unnecessary...
Helping you stay out of hospital
(20/10/2011 09:09)
Last winter people in at risk groups were 11 times more likely to die from seasonal flu than people with no underlying health problems.
The NHS in the East Midlands is campaigning for more people with a long term condition, such as asthma, heart disease or multiple sclerosis, to get the jab.
Dr Tony Hill, Joint Director of Public Health for NHS Lincolnshire said:
People with long term...
NHS Lincolnshire Board Meeting - 26 October
(18/10/2011 09:03)
NHS Lincolnshire's Board is meeting on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 at 1.30pm at the Showroom, YMCA Conference Centre, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY.
The regular Performance and Finance Reports will be considered by the Board, in addition to:
Emergency Preparedness
GP Patient Survey Results
Richard Childs, Chairman for NHS Lincolnshire said:
Our Board meetings provide the public with...
Summary Care Record continues roll out
(10/10/2011 03:31)
The Summary Care Record will be rolled out to more Lincolnshire GP practices and patients from October onwards.
Used in emergency care, the Summary Care Record contains information about any medicines being taken, allergies and any adverse reactions to medicines a patient may have had, in order to ensure those caring for patients have the appropriate information to treat them safely.
Having...
County's health review published
(03/10/2011 11:54)
A document that describes the future health and well-being needs of Lincolnshire has been published.
The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) 2011 Overview Report has been approved following a consultation period and will now form the basis of the health and well-being strategy for Lincolnshire.
The information within the JSNA is based on research around lifestyle choice, social networks...