Month: July 2026

You may have seen, heard or read in the news that singer Carly Simon has shared a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, reminding us how important it is to recognise the early … [continue] Parkinson’s Awareness. Spotting the Early Signs

Social media is a powerful way to connect, learn, and share experiences, but it’s also a place where medical misinformation can spread faster than accurate, evidence-based advice. Some Facebook posts … [continue] Medical Misinformation Can Have Real Consequences

Your Appointment Matters. When patients don’t attend (DNA) their booked appointments without notifying us, valuable clinical time is lost and someone else, who could have taken that slot, misses the … [continue] Missed Appointments – Why Your Appointment Matters

The NHS has updated national guidance on what GP practices should prescribe. As part of this, many over the counter (OTC) medicines and all dressings are no longer recommended on … [continue] Changes to Prescribing of Over the Counter Medicines & Dressings

We are currently experiencing longer waiting times for hospital letters, clinic notes and scan reports. This is due to recent changes at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, where all departments … [continue] Hospital Correspondence Delays – Information for Patients