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New nurses from the Philippines start
20/08/2019
Seven qualified nurses from the Philippines have joined the team at Scunthorpe hospital. The new recruits are being put through their paces on a 12-...
Revised parking charges Scunthorpe General Hospital
15/08/2019
Patients and visitors to hospitals in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole are being reminded that revised car parking charges are being introduced this...
New bereavement suite opens at Scunthorpe General Hospital
18/07/2019
A new maternity bereavement suite has opened at Scunthorpe General Hospital thanks to the official hospital charity The Health Tree Foundation (HTF...
Chance to hear updates from your local NHS Trust
07/09/2018
Members of the public are invited to an event to hear about progress being made at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and future plans. The Trust is holding an Engagement and Listening Event on Tuesday, September 11 where updates will be given by Anne Shaw, Trust Chair and Peter...
New text reminder service for elective patients
23/08/2018
Patients awaiting a planned procedure at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust can now take advantage of a free text message reminder service. Patients at Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole hospitals, who have a mobile number on their records, will be automatically opted into the service...
FREE NHS Health Check
21/08/2018
Healthwatch North Lincolnshire is hosting NHS Health Checks with the North Lincolnshire Healthy Lifestyle Team at Normanby Gateway on Thursday 20 th September between 9am to 5pm. Why do I need an NHS Health Check? We know that your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, kidney...
New hospital parking charges from September
21/08/2018
Patients and visitors to hospitals in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole are being reminded that revised car parking charges are being introduced this autumn. Parking charges at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust will increase by 10p from September 1 2018. The increases were announced...
Plans to move a number of Scunthorpe clinics
20/08/2018
Health teams in North Lincolnshire are working together to improve the experience of people who attend a range of clinics across Scunthorpe. North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (NLCCG) and Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) are planning to move a number of...
Tell us your story about mental health during pregnancy
20/08/2018
We want to know more about you or your partner's experience of mental health support when planning to get pregnant, during pregnancy, at the birth of your child and afterwards. Did you know? As many as 1 in 5 pregnant women and new mums experience some form of mental health challenge. Partners can...
Spotlight on baby loss and bereavement
07/08/2018
A special conference has been held – the first for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust – putting the spotlight on baby loss and bereavement. Healthcare professionals from across Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals attended the baby loss and bereavement care conference which was...
The lives we want to lead Green Paper
01/08/2018
Have your say on: how to fund the care we want to see in all our communities for adults of all ages and how our wider care and health system can be better geared towards supporting and improving people’s wellbeing. The local government association consultation will run from 31 July to 26 September...
Urgent Dental care
11/07/2018
NHS Urgent dental care for patients across Yorkshire and the Humber may vary in different parts of the region. NHS England are working to make a fairer service for those who use it across the region. They are asking for your views and experiences which they can use to inform any service changes...
Vacancy
04/07/2018
Healthwatch North Lincolnshire is the consumer champion for local health and social care services. It takes the experiences that people have of local care and uses them to help shape local services, leading to the outcome of improved delivery and commissioning of health and social care services...
Hospital charity receives more than £22,000 to help appeal
02/07/2018
The Health Tree Foundation – the official charity for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust – has received a grant of £22,500. The money will be used to boost the funds of the £150,000 maternity bereavement suite appeal at Scunthorpe General Hospital. The suite will provide a safe...
Carers Action plan 2018-2020
12/06/2018
A government plan to improve support for carers in England. Tell us what you think or share your experiences
Vacancy Hull CVS
12/06/2018
Services & Sector Development Lead Hours: 35 hours per week (full time), or part time negotiable for right candidate Location: The Strand, 75 Beverley Road, Hull, HU3 1XL Are you seeking an opportunity where you can make a difference to vital local causes, charities and communities? Find out...
Big7Tea
06/06/2018
RAISE A CUPPA: The Health Tree Foundation launches ‘Big 7tea’ to celebrate the NHS turning 70 The official charity for the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, The Health Tree Foundation, is asking you to raise a cuppa and celebrate our wonderful national health service for its...
Patients say they’d recommend services to friends and family
18/05/2018
From friendly staff to clean wards and good food, patients have been singing the praises of their local NHS staff. Patients have been rating the staff and services at hospitals in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole, with 99 per cent of inpatients surveyed at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS...
Trust backs ‘end PJ paralysis’ campaign
18/05/2018
Trust nurses have dressed up in pyjamas to raise awareness of reducing pressure ulcers as part of a national campaign. In conjunction with the national NHS Stop the Pressure programme, tissue viability nurses at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) have encouraged patients to...
Join Healthwatch to Celebrate Wellbeing in North Lincolnshire
14/05/2018
Join Healthwatch to Celebrate Wellbeing in North Lincolnshire Healthwatch North Lincolnshire is holding an event on Saturday 28th July from 9am-4pm at Normanby Hall Country Park in Scunthorpe. Our aim is to showcase the ways people in North Lincolnshire can make positive choices around their own...
Nominations sought for Patient’s Choice Award (NHS)
14/05/2018
Help celebrate the efforts of local NHS staff by putting them forward for a special award. Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking nominations from patients and their loved ones to celebrate the achievements of dedicated and compassionate staff. The Trust covers hospitals in...
Reduction in hospital infections
11/05/2018
The Trust which runs hospitals in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole has been praised for achieving a reduction in Escherichia coli (E.coli) infections. Cases of hospital acquired E.coli bloodstream infections at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust reduced by more than a third between...
Your priorities for 2018/19
02/05/2018
Each year, Healthwatch North Lincolnshire undertakes a survey to help set our priorities for work and develop a workplan for the coming year. To do this we consider the views of the public and stakeholders gathered from the survey, alongside key strategic documents such as the Health and Wellbeing...
New endoscopy unit provides career opportunities
30/04/2018
A £1.6million endoscopy unit at Scunthorpe hospital was officially opened as part of an open day for patients, visitors and staff to visit the unit. The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) says the new unit brings two benefits – improving patient care and helping to attract...
Update - Outpatients survey
30/04/2018
During Nov/Dec 2017 381 people from North and North East Lincolnshire helped us to understand their experiences of local outpatients clinics. They told us in person, online and by post. We asked about a range of subjects including the referral process, waiting times (from referral to appointment...
Nominate your midwife for a special award
24/04/2018
Women who have given birth at Scunthorpe, Grimsby or Goole hospitals are being asked to give a special thank you to their midwife by nominating them for an award. Staff in maternity services at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) are celebrating International Day of the...
Hospital services for the future
28/03/2018
The Humber Acute Services Review Steering Group has published an Issues Paper to support public, patient and staff engagement in the work of their review of services. The purpose of this document is to set out some of the big challenges the NHS and other health and care bodies in the Humber area...
Trust joins national pilot focusing on bereavement baby loss
26/03/2018
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) is to help lead the way in improving bereavement care nationally around baby loss. Sands – the stillbirth and neonatal death charity – is working with a number of partners on the National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) for pregnancy and...
