New £4m heart centre work starts at Lincoln County Hospital
HealthNew unit: New building at Lincoln County Hospital hopes to make heart surgery in Lincolnshire even more efficient.
New unit: New building at Lincoln County Hospital hopes to make heart surgery in Lincolnshire even more efficient.
Health gap: More people are healthier in Lincolnshire, but more people also live in some of the most deprived areas in the country.
Dead swan: Residents unhappy with authorities’ decision to leave a dead swan to decompose in the river feeding Brayford Pool behind Gaunt Street.
New doctor: Lincoln County Hospital has hired a new consultant to work within the radiology department.
Sleeping rough: Around 50 people from Lincoln slept outside the Cathedral overnight for the YMCA Sleep Easy fundraiser.
Good choice: Lincolnshire hospitals have received an award for their extensive vegan options on their food menus.
New facilities: The hospital’s stroke department will be using new funding to improve the unit.
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.
Fat busters: Anglian Water are trying to stop people tipping cooking oils and fat down their sink, which can cause blockages.
£2 million savings: NHS Lincolnshire are urging people to consider the severity of their symptoms before using A&E services.