HWLincs Newsletter February 2026

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February 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the latest news from HWLincs

New Life Conference Centre, Sleaford, NG34 7JP

Following the success of the 2025 VOICE Conference, HWLincs are bringing professionals and the public together again in May 2026. The day will begin around 9.30am with the release of the State of Health and Care in Lincolnshire findings and launch of the charity’s new strategy. The day will run through to 2.30pm with workshops and presentations covering the VOICE PLEDGE that was developed last year, promotion of research taken place over the year and demonstrations of how partners have engaged with communities.

There will be chance to reflect on the importance of public voice in the 10-Year Health Plan and contribute to shaping what the future looks like for public voice and community engagement in Lincolnshire and beyond. Bookings will open shortly, watch out for the announcement and if you want to discuss this event or you would like us to include your work with public engagement please get in touch.

Latest News

East Lindsey – Accessibility

HWLincs has been working to understand how accessible buildings, outdoor spaces and beaches are across East Lindsey.

Engagement highlighted recurring barriers, including poor pavement conditions, a lack of accessible toilets and unclear signage, with many people experiencing multiple access issues at once.

The project began with discussions at the YourVoice@Healthwatch event and was followed by a district-wide survey completed by 801 people who live, work in or visit East Lindsey. These findings have shaped the final phase of the project, with further public consultation exploring accessibility in more depth. If you would like to hear more about the results, take part in a focus group, or provide feedback on the findings, please contact dean@hwlincs.co.uk for more information.

State of Health and Care in Lincolnshire

 

 

By sharing your experiences, you will help Healthwatch Lincolnshire to identify what’s working well and where improvements are needed. Your feedback is used to influence those who plan, deliver and monitor services across Lincolnshire, including the NHS, local councils, and care providers.

 

There are several surveys to choose from, so be sure to select the most relevant survey to you, so that you can make the biggest difference possible.

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