The services will diagnose and treat the most common illnesses and injuries patients go to accident and emergency for.
But, members of the Health Scrutiny Panel for Lincolnshire raised concern over the detail of the proposals.
Chair of the panel Councillor Carl Macey has called for the plans to be brought back to the committee next year before they go out for consultation.
“We need to see further details,” he said.
“Here we have a document that talks about these urgent treatment centres and they’re not giving any details of how long they’re going to be open for and how they’re going to impact on A&Es.”
He added that the panel would consider “stronger action” if no further detail was brought back.
Health scrutiny panel members can refer plans to the Secretary of State if they are not satisfied with them.
The committee raised further concern that the five centres do not cover the whole of the region, such as Gainsborough and Sleaford.
Boston Pilgrim Hospital. Picture: Steve Smailes
Ruth Cumbers, urgent care director for Lincolnshire’s CCGs, said the move was being rolled out across the country.
“This is a nationally mandated scheme,” she said.
“Across the whole of the county there is a lot of confusion over the alternative services.
“It is a really exciting opportunity for us to be able to standardise.”
Five sites have been identified across the region to take on the centres:
Louth Hospital
Boston Pilgrim Hospital
Lincoln County Hospital
Stamford Hospital
Skegness Hospital
Officials said the idea is that the centre will relieve pressure on A&E so the department is free to deal with more serious cases.
The service will combine minor injuries units, walk-in centres and urgent care centres and be based in front of A&E departments.
Patients will be encouraged to call the non-emergency number 111 in order to be seen but will be able to come to the emergency department where a streaming service will be available.
Both Lincoln County Hospital and Boston Pilgrim are expected to be launched in December next year, but further funding is needed to expand floor space.
The centres will act as a filter for the emergency departments which launched a streaming service in late 2017.
Meanwhile, the Louth Hospital site has been used as an urgent treatment centre pilot site since March.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
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The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.