Health

Supermarket becomes first to give free nappies to tiny babies

Free nappies for premature babies are available from pharmacies for the first time thanks to a partnership between Pampers and supermarket Asda.

Deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam officially opens state-of-the-art £4.5 million respiratory unit

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, the deputy chief medical officer for England, has opened a new £4.5 million unit at Lincoln County Hospital.

'Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security' by rollercoaster Covid rates

People are being warned that the rate of Covid cases dropping over the last week does not mean that they do not have to be vaccinated.

Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

After weeks of very high pollen levels and unbearable symptoms there's some good news for hayfever sufferers this week.

Hundreds glad to be back in Parkrun at Belton House

Park Run made a welcome return to the grounds of Belton House on Saturday.

Mental health group already making a difference after its recent launch

A men's mental health group has been buzzing since it was launched just a few weeks ago.

Health bosses say Covid numbers are low in the county but urge caution

Lincolnshire’s coronavirus numbers are low, and suggest natural vaccine immunity could be increasing, health bosses have said.

Trust recruits volunteers for all its hospitals

The trust which runs Grantham hospital is launching a new campaign to recruit volunteers across all of its hospital sites.

Student raises more than £2,000 for ActionAid with charity haircut

A Grantham student has donated almost 16 inches of hair to The Little Princess Trust and raised more than £2,000 for ActionAid.

New mental health service invites people to find out more at coffee mornings

A new mental health service in Grantham, called Unlock Your You, will hold its first coffee morning on Wednesday, August 4, at the Mayor’s Parlour.

County celebrates its one millionth Covid jab

The Lincolnshire Covid vaccination programme reached a monumental milestone today as it gave its one millionth vaccination.

Eating disorder referrals rise by more than 50 per cent

The number of young people being referred for specialist help with eating disorders has risen by more than 50 per cent.

Free hearing tests at open day

An independent hearing clinic is hosting an open day to showcase the latest hearing care developments and technology, offering free hearing tests.

Hospitals trust denies it has plans to close Grantham A&E as Covid infection rates rise

Hospital bosses say they have “no intention” to close Grantham A&E following concerns over a spike in infection rates

Poem on dementia from a sufferer's perspective

A grieving daughter has penned a poem from the perspective of her mother who suffered with dementia.

Look after yourself this summer

Column by Andrew Morgan, chief executive of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Bookings open for winter flu jabs

Boots has opened flu jab bookings early, with slots for both NHS and private patients, saying it's preparing for a 'potential flu epidemic'.

SKDC signs up to Mental Health Challenge

South Kesteven District Council is to sign up to the national Mental Health Challenge for Local Authorities as a public commitment to supporting residents’ wellbeing and wellness.

Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

Health bosses are warning people to be careful in the sun this weekend as temperatures are forecast to nudge into the low 30s Celsius by Sunday.

'Misleading' and 'potentially dangerous' anti-vaccination leaflets delivered

Lincolnshire health bosses have re-iterated the safety of Covid-19 vaccines amid 'misleading' anti-vaccination claims.

Staff at Downtown required to continue wearing face coverings

Downtown announced to their employees today that staff will continue to be required to wear a face mask, with customers also encouraged to do so.

Health

Supermarket becomes first to give free nappies to tiny babies

Deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam officially opens state-of-the-art £4.5 million respiratory unit

Deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam officially opens state-of-the-art £4.5 million respiratory unit

'Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security' by rollercoaster Covid rates

'Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security' by rollercoaster Covid rates

Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

Hundreds glad to be back in Parkrun at Belton House

Hundreds glad to be back in Parkrun at Belton House

Mental health group already making a difference after its recent launch

Mental health group already making a difference after its recent launch

Health bosses say Covid numbers are low in the county but urge caution

Health bosses say Covid numbers are low in the county but urge caution

Trust recruits volunteers for all its hospitals

Trust recruits volunteers for all its hospitals

Student raises more than £2,000 for ActionAid with charity haircut

Student raises more than £2,000 for ActionAid with charity haircut

New mental health service invites people to find out more at coffee mornings

New mental health service invites people to find out more at coffee mornings

County celebrates its one millionth Covid jab

County celebrates its one millionth Covid jab

Eating disorder referrals rise by more than 50 per cent