HWLincs

11/10/2026

Looking for flexible, ad hoc work that makes a difference?

We're recruiting Telephone Engagement Assistants to gather community feedback through surveys like Tenant Satisfaction Measures and other research projects.

• Ad hoc, flexible hours
• National Minimum/Living Wage (inc. holiday pay)
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Apply: https://hwlincs.co.uk/jobs/

10/10/2026

It’s World Mental Health Day…

Here at HW Lincs mental health isn’t just about individual wellbeing…it’s also about feeling listened to, supported and connected to your community

We understand the importance of community wellbeing, access to mental health support and making sure everyone’s voice is heard in shaping local health services

Every voice matters.

Find out more about our work and how you can get involved in creating meaningful change: www.hwlincs.co.uk

09/10/2026

Can you help prevent falls at home?

HERON is a research project with The Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln about preventing falls for older people who receive care or support at home.

If you can offer any lived experience and want to get involved, there's a welcome meeting next Friday 16th October.

For further details, visit www.every-one.org.uk/what-we-do/heron

08/10/2026

Healthwatch Lincolnshire's Dean Odell will be in attendance at the Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust event for World Patient Safety Day - this year's focus is on safe care for noncommunicable diseases.

Dean will be speaking during the afternoon session - Healthwatch are always proud to amplify patient voice in health and care matters.

05/10/2026

"Parking can be an important part of people's ability to access health services, so we are concerned about any changes that may create an additional barrier for people already facing the costs associated with illness, treatment or caring responsibilities."

A health watchdog says it is "concerned" about higher parking costs at three Lincolnshire hospitals.

01/10/2026

📢 Oral health isn’t just a pretty smile…Take part in our survey today 📢

We all know to brush regularly, but how do you look after the rest of your mouth? 🤔

We're gathering experiences from people living in or around Boston, about how you look after your oral health.

The survey takes 5-15 minutes to complete - we’d love to hear from you!

Your feedback will make a difference and help better understand the oral health needs of the residents of Boston and the wider county, support the Lincolnshire Dental Strategy, and inform the design and delivery of oral health improvement programmes and health services.

Survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/P3EU1H/

01/10/2026

Today is International Day of Older People and 2026's theme is 'What's on Your Doorstep?' - encouraging us to find out about all the help that's available right in the heart of our communities as we get that bit older.

Connect to Support Lincolnshire provides a dedicated guide to all the different types of help and support that are available across our region: https://lincolnshire.connecttosupport.org/idop-2026/

29/09/2026

All set up here at Centenary Methodist Church, Red Lion St in Boston - we're attending today's event hosted by Carers First.

Come and have a chat with Oonagh Quinn, Engagement Officer for HWLincs and Healthwatch Lincolnshire - she's Looking forward to meeting you.

28/09/2026

How did you experience leaving hospital over the last twelve months? 💬

Were you kept informed of the decisions being made about your care, or did you get lost in delays and difficulties? 📋

If you feel things could have been done differently, tell Healthwatch Lincolnshire about it via their survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospitaldischarge/

🗓️ Survey closes 9th October 2026

24/09/2026

All set up at the Bracebridge Heath Wellbeing Event hosted by the PPG.

Come and have a chat with Oonagh Quinn, Engagement Officer for HWLincs - here from 10am to 2pm.

Find us at the Village Hall Red Hall Lane LN4 2LB - lots of community organisations are here and are looking forward to meeting with you.