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Hundreds of people have lost their sight due to treatment delays caused by NHS backlogs, according to the Association of Optometrists

Hundreds of people lose sight due to delays caused by NHS backlog

NHS prescriptions are on the rise next month to add to the financial concerns of households amid a crippling cost of living crisis - Credit: Adobe
NHS prescriptions are on the rise next month to add to the financial concerns of households amid a crippling cost of living crisis - Credit: Adobe

NHS prescription charges to rise in April - how much more you’ll pay

Semaglutide has been approved by the NHS to help obese patients in England
Semaglutide has been approved by the NHS to help obese patients in England

New weight loss injections approved by NHS for use in England

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients
The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients

 NHS England says it is encouraging patients to wean off antidepressants and painkillers by taking alternative therapies.
 NHS England says it is encouraging patients to wean off antidepressants and painkillers by taking alternative therapies.

NHS to encourage art and music lessons instead of prescription drugs

Sir Rod Stewart poses for photos with members of staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex
Sir Rod Stewart poses for photos with members of staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex

Sir Rod Stewart backs NHS wage rise and pays for patient scans

Doctors warn that use of Nitrous Oxide could lead to spinal damage

NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues
NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues

NHS hospitals battle sewage leaks and maintenance issues

The offending advertisement features the image of one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers (Image: DeadHappy)
The offending advertisement features the image of one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers (Image: DeadHappy)

Complaints against Harold Shipman insurance adverts upheld

The store in Fulwood has since apologised to Ellie and said they would be looking into the matter
The store in Fulwood has since apologised to Ellie and said they would be looking into the matter

Asda will offer NHS diabetic screenings at 16 of their UK stores

Ambulance wait times were down by more than an hour in January compared to December 2022.
Ambulance wait times were down by more than an hour in January compared to December 2022.

Ambulance waiting times down to lowest level in 19 months in January

CEO of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Andrew Morgan.
CEO of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Andrew Morgan.

COLUMN: As predicted, winter has been busier than ever for the NHS

Ambulances outside a hospital
Ambulances outside a hospital

100 specialist mental health ambulances to be funded by UK government

A selection of antidepressants (L-R) Wellbutrin, Paxil, Fluoxetine and Lexapro (Pic: Getty Images)
A selection of antidepressants (L-R) Wellbutrin, Paxil, Fluoxetine and Lexapro (Pic: Getty Images)

Antidepressants can cause ‘emotional blunting’ according to research

Sajid Javid urges ‘unsustainable’ NHS to charge patients for GP and A&E visits
Sajid Javid urges ‘unsustainable’ NHS to charge patients for GP and A&E visits

Sajid Javid wants NHS to charge patients for GP and A&E visits

Lloyds Pharmacy branches inside Sainsburys stores are set to close
Lloyds Pharmacy branches inside Sainsburys stores are set to close

Lloyds Pharmacy to close all 237 branches inside Sainsbury’s stores

Maz Fosh, chief executive of the Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.
Maz Fosh, chief executive of the Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.

COLUMN: How virtual wards make a difference

A queue of ambulances are seen outside the Royal London Hospital emergency department on November 24, 2022. That week, nearly three in 10 ambulances were queuing outside hospitals in England.
A queue of ambulances are seen outside the Royal London Hospital emergency department on November 24, 2022. That week, nearly three in 10 ambulances were queuing outside hospitals in England.

‘Critical incidents’ declared at 8 hospital and ambulance trusts

Louth County Hospital
Louth County Hospital

Lincolnshire health and care system declares critical incident

NHS call for responsible drinking during ambulance worker strikes

The Royal College of Nursing is due to take strike action for the first time in its history (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
The Royal College of Nursing is due to take strike action for the first time in its history (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Tens of thousands of nurses start strike action today

Boston is facing a 'dental timebomb' according to a survey by Dental Phobia. Photo for illustration only. (Getty Images)
Boston is facing a 'dental timebomb' according to a survey by Dental Phobia. Photo for illustration only. (Getty Images)

Boston facing a 'dental timebomb' with cost-of-living crisis partly to blame

Lincolnshire GPs are now available at evenings and Saturdays.
Lincolnshire GPs are now available at evenings and Saturdays.

Lincolnshire GPs now open evenings and Saturdays

The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Nurses set for historic strike before Christmas due to pay disputes

EMAS is urging people to take the heat seriously to help ambulances get to the most seriously ill people
EMAS is urging people to take the heat seriously to help ambulances get to the most seriously ill people

Residents and visitors to Lincolnshire urged to take hot weather seriously

Eat whatever you like again! Find out more about life-changing dental treatment.
Eat whatever you like again! Find out more about life-changing dental treatment.

Ad Feature Bespoke dental treatment at Wolds Dental Studio

The Butterfly line will give 24/7 advice and support
The Butterfly line will give 24/7 advice and support

Launch of specialist 24/7 care advice line

Free coronavirus testing ends today except for certain groups.
Free coronavirus testing ends today except for certain groups.

Covid testing sites close in Lincolnshire and free testing ends in line with Gov...

Lincoln Hospital EMN-190111-111523001
Lincoln Hospital EMN-190111-111523001

BREAKING NEWS: Fire sparks evacuation at Lincoln County Hospital’s A&E

Headteacher Bill Lord has used the Post-Covid Rehabilitation Service to get back to work. EMN-220903-125325001
Headteacher Bill Lord has used the Post-Covid Rehabilitation Service to get back to work. EMN-220903-125325001

Nearly 1,000 patients referred to rehabilitation service for Post-Covid syndrome

More than one million people in England paid more than they needed to for prescriptions (Photo: Getty Images)
More than one million people in England paid more than they needed to for prescriptions (Photo: Getty Images)

Martin Lewis shares how to save up to £100 on prescription costs

The Princess Royal Sports Arena (PRSA) is to offer a long-Covid recovery programme.
The Princess Royal Sports Arena (PRSA) is to offer a long-Covid recovery programme.

New long-Covid recovery programme to be launched in Boston

Skegness Hospital.
Skegness Hospital.

New measures to protect patients from Covid-19 at community hospitals in Lincoln...

Lincoln County Hospital.
Lincoln County Hospital.

NHS reassurance over proposals for patients to travel longer distances for speci...

The UK is the first country in the world to license the drug for use (Photo: Shutterstock)
The UK is the first country in the world to license the drug for use (Photo: Shutterstock)

‘Game changing’ Covid antiviral pill to be rolled out ‘before Christmas’

Antibiotics EMN-190926-101944001
Antibiotics EMN-190926-101944001

Lincolnshire patients urged to ‘hand back your unwanted drugs’

An artist's impression of the new extension incorporating the expanded resuscitation unit at Lincoln County Hospital. EMN-211021-143237001
An artist's impression of the new extension incorporating the expanded resuscitation unit at Lincoln County Hospital. EMN-211021-143237001

Work begins on next stage of Lincoln A&E upgrade

Stock image
Stock image

Service to aid with breathing expands

Hepatitis C cure will now be available to under-12s on NHS in ‘world first’ (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)
Hepatitis C cure will now be available to under-12s on NHS in ‘world first’ (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Hepatitis C cure will now be available to under-12s on NHS in ‘world-first’

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Temporary changes to ‘walk in service’ at Louth Urgent Treatment Centre

Batches of high blood pressure drug recalled due to ‘contamination’

Boston's Pilgrim Hospital EMN-200922-140053001
Boston's Pilgrim Hospital EMN-200922-140053001

Patient visiting suspended at Lincolnshire hospitals from Wednesday

Skegness Hospital
Skegness Hospital

Women’s health physiotherapy pilot service launches in Skegness

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG)
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG)

Hospitals continue to protect patients and staff

A new antiviral drug shown to save lives in patients admitted to hospital with Covid could offer a new lifeline to those who get the most ill from the virus, researchers have said (Photo: Shutterstock)
A new antiviral drug shown to save lives in patients admitted to hospital with Covid could offer a new lifeline to those who get the most ill from the virus, researchers have said (Photo: Shutterstock)

New antiviral treatment found to reduce risk of death in patients with severe Co...

Some of the new endoscopy equipment at Lincolnshire's hospitals. EMN-210519-122905001
Some of the new endoscopy equipment at Lincolnshire's hospitals. EMN-210519-122905001

Lincolnshire benefits from £1.4m improvements to endoscopy services

Boston's Pilgrim Hospital EMN-201014-181209001
Boston's Pilgrim Hospital EMN-201014-181209001

Bosses allowing visitors back into Lincolnshire hospitals

Health news
Health news

Overnight urgent care services to reopen at Louth and Skegness hospitals

According to NHS England, an estimated 4.66 million people were waiting to begin treatment at the end of January this year (Photo: Shutterstock)
According to NHS England, an estimated 4.66 million people were waiting to begin treatment at the end of January this year (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are your rights if your NHS treatment or procedure has been delayed due to...

This is the latest expert advice around taking painkillers before and after a Co...

The prescription charge will go up on 1 April (Photo: Getty Images)
The prescription charge will go up on 1 April (Photo: Getty Images)

NHS prescriptions charges are increasing again - here’s how much you’ll have to ...

Victoria Atkins MP visits the vaccination site at Louth County Hospital.
Victoria Atkins MP visits the vaccination site at Louth County Hospital.

19,000 reasons to be cheerful!

Severe Covid patients could be left with potentially dangerous ‘nodules’ on their eyes (Photo: Getty Images)
Severe Covid patients could be left with potentially dangerous ‘nodules’ on their eyes (Photo: Getty Images)

Severe Covid could cause potentially dangerous eye abnormalities - latest findin...

Peter Hodgkinson Centre extension
Peter Hodgkinson Centre extension

£37m to improve patient experience for mental health patients

The drug commonly used to treat gout could be useful in the fight against Covid-19 (Photo: OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)
The drug commonly used to treat gout could be useful in the fight against Covid-19 (Photo: OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

A drug used to treat gout could reduce Covid hospital stays - according to new r...

A second large Covid-19 vaccination centre is now open in Lincolnshire (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
A second large Covid-19 vaccination centre is now open in Lincolnshire (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

New large Covid-19 vaccination centre open in Lincolnshire

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