There were 4,510 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Greater Lincolnshire last week, as a BBC Panorama programme says people are being “forced into private healthcare” due to long waiting lists.
Government figures over the weekend showed 834 new cases in Lincolnshire, 147 in North East Lincolnshire and 279 in North Lincolnshire. The total weekly figure so far is 10.22% higher than last week’s 4,092.
Five further deaths of Greater Lincolnshire residents were confirmed in the government figures with three in Lincolnshire and one each in North and North East Lincolnshire. It means the weekly total is 21- equal to last week’s figure.
NHS figures, however, are not updated over the weekend, leaving the total at 14 – two higher than last week’s 12.
Data shared with BBC Panorama has shown waiting lists across the UK have grown by 50% in the most deprived parts of England since the start of the pandemic. In the most affluent areas it is nearly 35%.
There are fears people will be forced to go private to get treatment.
Lincolnshire’s coronavirus cases up to September 24. | Image: GOV.uk
Anita Charlesworth, chief economist at the Health Foundation think tank told the BBC: “The big worry about long waits leading people to have to go private is that it will increase inequalities, but also that many people will be forced to make awful trade-offs over their finances in order to be able to get access to the care that they need when they need it.
“And that goes against every grain of why we set up the health service,” she said.
As a comparison, in March 2020, just seven people waited more than 52 weeks for treatment. The figure was then at 3,856.
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire on Monday, September 27
112,329 cases (up 1,260)
73,665 in Lincolnshire (up 834)
18,006 in North Lincolnshire (up 279)
20,668 in North East Lincolnshire (up 147)
2,337 deaths (up five)
1,711 from Lincolnshire (up three)
317 from North Lincolnshire (up one)
309 from North East Lincolnshire (up one)
of which 1,404 hospital deaths (no change)
861 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (no change)
44 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (no change)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
498 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (no change)
DATA SOURCE — FIGURES CORRECT AT THE TIME OF THE LATEST UPDATE. POSTCODE DATA INCLUDES DEATHS NOT IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES OR IN HOSPITALS OUTSIDE AUTHORITY BOUNDARIES.
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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.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
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.
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