Lincoln lead to tackle binge and underage drinking

May 15, 2012

Drinking measures: The city has been awarded funding to tackle drinking problems with grassroots projects.

CQC: Lincoln hospital still needs to improve

May 10, 2012

Better, but not perfect: While Lincoln County hospital has improved, the CQC found a few issues.

St Barnabas plans for new Lincoln hospice

May 3, 2012

New facilities: St Barnabas Hospice plans to open a new hospice on land behind Lincoln County Hospital.

Girl wins £10.8m in birth injuries compensation

May 1, 2012

Record settlement: High Court ruled that United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust have to pay Milly Evans £10.8 million due to clinical negligence.

Hospital staff will have to pay for parking

April 30, 2012

Charges: As part of a parking overhaul, staff will now have to pay for their parking spaces.

Lincoln hospital opens new surgical day unit

April 30, 2012

More theatres: A new hospital unit will reduces waiting times for surgery and free up main operating theatres.

Lincoln surgeon pioneers new shoulder surgery

April 27, 2012

New method: Lincoln's wonder surgeon pioneers yet another new surgical technique, this time for shoulders.

Spaces left for families looking to get fit

April 12, 2012

Get fit: Families wanting to improve their child's fitness and health can now book for sessions promoting active lifestyles.

Criticised Lincoln hospital ward to close permanently

April 10, 2012

Shut down: Lincoln's Clayton Ward will no longer be in service due to a revamp of the hospital.

Lincoln woman trials new pill for rare diabetes

April 4, 2012

New treatment: A Lincoln resident is testing a drug for treating a rare form of diabetes, meaning a simpler daily routine.

County gets new drug and alcohol advice service

April 4, 2012

New help: A renewed NHS service will be helping those recovering from alcohol or drug abuse in Lincolnshire.

Trading Standards warns of deadly recalled bracelet

April 3, 2012

Poisonous bangle: Trading Standards are warning people about a popular bean bracelet that could cause severe reactions if worn.

New £4m heart centre work starts at Lincoln County Hospital

April 3, 2012

New unit: New building at Lincoln County Hospital hopes to make heart surgery in Lincolnshire even more efficient.

Health gap and deprivation increase in Lincolnshire

March 22, 2012

Health gap: More people are healthier in Lincolnshire, but more people also live in some of the most deprived areas in the country.

Swan left to decompose in central Lincoln river

March 19, 2012

Dead swan: Residents unhappy with authorities' decision to leave a dead swan to decompose in the river feeding Brayford Pool behind Gaunt Street.

New radiology consultant for Lincoln hospital

March 16, 2012

New doctor: Lincoln County Hospital has hired a new consultant to work within the radiology department.

Fundraisers sleep rough outside Lincoln Cathedral

March 5, 2012

Sleeping rough: Around 50 people from Lincoln slept outside the Cathedral overnight for the YMCA Sleep Easy fundraiser.

National recognition for county hospital menu

February 22, 2012

Good choice: Lincolnshire hospitals have received an award for their extensive vegan options on their food menus.

New stroke facilities for Lincoln hospital

February 21, 2012

New facilities: The hospital's stroke department will be using new funding to improve the unit.

More people diagnosed with dementia in Lincolnshire

February 20, 2012

Dementia care: The number of people living with dementia in Lincolnshire rose in a year by more than 300 from 10,502 to 10,807.

Campaign to stop pouring fat down the drain

February 15, 2012

Fat busters: Anglian Water are trying to stop people tipping cooking oils and fat down their sink, which can cause blockages.

One in 10 A&E patients could go elsewhere

February 10, 2012

£2 million savings: NHS Lincolnshire are urging people to consider the severity of their symptoms before using A&E services.

Apprentices spruce up Lincoln domestic abuse shelter

February 7, 2012

Helping hand: Apprentices help revamp accommodation used by the Lincoln Integrated Domestic Abuse Services (LIDAS).

Care improvements needed at city hospital, report finds

February 7, 2012

Better care: Lincoln County Hospital must improve its care of staff and patients, or face serious action from the CQC.

Antisocial behaviour snowballs with cold weather

February 6, 2012

'It snow joke': Snowballs caused complaints across the county as Lincolnshire Police report almost 200 snow related incidents.

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