Health

MP gives support to ‘Feeling Good’ group

Grantham Tennis Club welcomed MP Gareth Davies recently to see the range of community facilities and opportunities that the club offers.

Covid-19 booster jabs to begin

County health bosses say Covid-19 booster jabs will begin to be given out soon - with plans being made for issuing vaccines to schoolchildren too.

Firefighters make a splash at charity car wash

Firefighters at Grantham raised £750 for charity at the weekend by washing cars.

Biker to embark on journey to raise funds for young boy with Batten disease

A Grantham biker says he is honoured to be taking part in a relay around Britain.

Former Kesteven rugby players take on Hadrian’s Wall challenge to support boys with very rare condition

Former players of Kesteven Rugby Club will walk Hadrian’s Wall over four days in support of two young boys who have a very rare disorder.

Hospice celebrates creative award win

St Barnabas Hospice is celebrating after winning the 'Most Creative Use of Lockdown' award.

Residents race to help neighbour in need after partner appeals for help from America

A village community rallied around to help their neighbour who had fallen ill in the early hours of the morning.

Another Covid-19 death recorded in district

Another death from covid has sadly been recorded in the district.

We are looking to make big changes in next five years

The ULHT director of finance says the hospitals trust is on a mission to make significant improvements over the next five years.

'We need a long-term healthcare strategy for Grantham which is seeing a surge in population growth'

Grantham MP Gareth Davies this week took centre stage at Prime Minister's Questions and sought assurances over local health services.

Toddler given 10% chance of survival at birth starts preschool

Three-year-old Ella-Grace Gregorich (Ella), of Great Gonerby, was born with DiGeorge syndrome, which can cause a range of lifelong problems.

Call for return of 24-hour A&E after councillor injures back in fall from ladder

A Grantham councillor and campaigner has praised Grantham A&E staff after injuring his back in a fall.

Third covid death recorded in a week

A third covid death has been recorded in South Kesteven this week.

Generous squash players support vital charities

Two outstanding charities have received donations of £750 thanks to squash players who gave generously during lockdown.

Painted pebbles placed across town to mark Suicide Prevention Day

A men’s mental health group will be placing painted pebbles of hope around Grantham today.

Hospital visiting changed to keep staff and patients safe

The trust which runs Grantham Hospital is changing the way it allows visitors into its hospitals to see patients.

Are we facing an October firebreak lockdown?

With Covid cases rising could a short, sharp lockdown and longer half term break be needed? Reports suggest the government is considering it.

Church to host special remembrance service on World Suicide Prevention Day

A special service will be held at St Wulfram’s Church to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday (September 10).

Further covid death recorded

Another death from covid has been recorded in South Kesteven at the weekend.

Grantham Hospital's outpatient staff are named top team of the week

The outpatient team at Grantham Hospital are in the spotlight this week for their hard work and dedication.

What we know about Mu - the covid strain that may evade vaccines

Scientists have added a new covid variant to the World Health Organisation's watchlist over concerns it may evade people's existing immunity.

Health

MP gives support to ‘Feeling Good’ group

Covid-19 booster jabs to begin

Covid-19 booster jabs to begin

Firefighters make a splash at charity car wash

Firefighters make a splash at charity car wash

Biker to embark on journey to raise funds for young boy with Batten disease

Biker to embark on journey to raise funds for young boy with Batten disease

Former Kesteven rugby players take on Hadrian’s Wall challenge to support boys with very rare condition

Former Kesteven rugby players take on Hadrian’s Wall challenge to support boys with very rare condition

Hospice celebrates creative award win

Hospice celebrates creative award win

Residents race to help neighbour in need after partner appeals for help from America

Residents race to help neighbour in need after partner appeals for help from America

Another Covid-19 death recorded in district

Another Covid-19 death recorded in district

We are looking to make big changes in next five years

We are looking to make big changes in next five years

'We need a long-term healthcare strategy for Grantham which is seeing a surge in population growth'

'We need a long-term healthcare strategy for Grantham which is seeing a surge in population growth'

Toddler given 10% chance of survival at birth starts preschool

Toddler given 10% chance of survival at birth starts preschool

Call for return of 24-hour A&E after councillor injures back in fall from ladder

Call for return of 24-hour A&E after councillor injures back in fall from ladder

Third covid death recorded in a week

Third covid death recorded in a week

Generous squash players support vital charities

Generous squash players support vital charities

Painted pebbles placed across town to mark Suicide Prevention Day

Painted pebbles placed across town to mark Suicide Prevention Day

Hospital visiting changed to keep staff and patients safe

Hospital visiting changed to keep staff and patients safe

Are we facing an October firebreak lockdown?

Are we facing an October firebreak lockdown?

Church to host special remembrance service on World Suicide Prevention Day

Church to host special remembrance service on World Suicide Prevention Day

Further covid death recorded

Further covid death recorded

Grantham Hospital's outpatient staff are named top team of the week

Grantham Hospital's outpatient staff are named top team of the week

What we know about Mu - the covid strain that may evade vaccines

What we know about Mu - the covid strain that may evade vaccines

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