Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

18/11/2025

This week is Stop the Pressure Week, which raises the importance of preventing pressure ulcers, a condition that can significantly impact the lives of patients, their families and carers.

To raise awareness, we would like to showcase our Tissue Viability Service. 💙

Our Tissue Viability Service provides expert assessment and management for patients with complex wounds in the community, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, burns, and surgical wounds. The team advise on evidence-based wound care and pressure-relieving equipment to optimise healing and patient comfort.

They visit patients in their own homes, care homes, and clinics to assess wounds, advise on the best treatments, and help find the right pressure-relieving equipment to keep skin healthy and comfortable.

Find out more about the Tissue Viability Service on our website: https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/our-services/specialist-services/tissue-viability-service

16/11/2025

This week's goes to our Parkinsons Service, with a special mention to Holly. 💙

"Holly was a very good listener and gave me plenty of information and confidence for my future. For me I don't think the session could have been any better."

15/11/2025

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days.

If you catch it – stay home to stop the spread, rest up and have plenty of fluids. Find out more. www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus

14/11/2025

Please continue to come forward for NHS care, if you need medical help use 111 online, and in emergencies, please call 999.

11/11/2025

Our hospitals held remembrance events this morning, where colleagues and partners paid tribute to our fallen heroes and reflected on the sacrifices made and lives lost.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

10/11/2025

Resident doctors are taking strike action starting from 7am on Friday 14 November running until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

You will be contacted directly if your appointment needs to be changed, please continue to come forward for the care you need.

09/11/2025

This week's goes to Community Nursing.💚

"I always get very well looked after by the excellent team of nurses that visit. They always do their best and always listen to my concerns. Every staff member are friendly, polite and respectful of my property as well."

09/11/2025

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

05/11/2025

Following the latest update from Lincolnshire Police, Boston Health Clinic is open as usual today.

Experts have now completed their examinations of the suspected device discovered near Boston Police Station and have found it to be a piece of clay pipe. The cordon in the area is being lifted and residents will be returned to their homes. We are grateful to the public for their patience and understanding while we worked to maintain public safety and resolve this incident.

04/11/2025

Staff and children have welcomed a special visitor to the Children’s Ward at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. 🐻

Pudsey Bear visited the hospital to cheer off BBC Radio Lincolnshire Presenter Scott Dalton, as he set off on his leg of a three-legged challenge in aid of Children in Need. Pudsey then popped up to visit some of our patients, visitors and staff on Ward 4a.

Good luck to Scott and the team! More information about their challenge is available on the BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp85jz805g4o

04/11/2025

Boston Health Clinic is currently closed due to this ongoing police incident nearby and clinics due to take place this afternoon have been cancelled.
The small number of affected patients will be contacted directly and rebooked to alternative appointments.

A suspicious device has been found near Boston Police Station and a 100m cordon is currently in place.

We received the report at 11.33am via the Force Control Room. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit have been contacted and they are assessing the device.

Please avoid the area. We will provide updates as and when we have them.

Incident 165 of 4 November relates.

04/11/2025

The winner of the Chief Executive’s Award in our Group Staff Awards is Patricia Hopkins, Catering Team Leader, and the Lincolnshire Lymphoedema Service. 🌟👏

The winners were chosen by Karen Dunderdale, Group Chief Executive, to recognise a member of staff or team that deserves public recognition of their achievements over the last year.

Patricia said: "I can't believe it! I just cook meals and provide meals for the hospital. I'm absolutely flabbergasted."

Members of the Lincolnshire Lymphoedema Service said: "Thank you so much for this award, we can't quite believe it. We're so proud of the work we do and that we give patients with lymphedema an opportunity to find a way to live better with it."