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Welcome to the first edition of the Lincolnshire Research Network Newsletter! Here, you’ll find ways to get involved in local research and innovation, from sharing your experiences in surveys to taking part in studies. Everyone, the public, carers, and health and care professionals can help shape the future of health and care in Lincolnshire.
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What small change would make a big difference?
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Research and innovation mean different things to different people.
Research is about finding new knowledge that could lead to changes in treatments, policies, services, or care. Innovation includes invention of products or services, where new ideas are developed to solve problems, improve outcomes, save lives, and the best ones spread quickly for wider benefit.
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Lincolnshire Primary Care Research & Innovation Event – 4 February 2026
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On 4 February 2026, the Lincolnshire Primary Care Research & Innovation Event brought together colleagues from across the primary care sector for an afternoon of learning, networking and collaboration aimed at building a collaborative future for research and innovation in primary care.
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The State of Health and Social Care – How was your recent experience with health and social care?
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.
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Help Us Reach People with Sight or Hearing Loss
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and Healthwatch Lincolnshire, is gathering lived-experience feedback to understand how people with sensory loss experience health and care services. The insights collected will help shape improvements, reduce inequalities, and remove barriers to access.
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Have your say: Help shape a new support resource for cancer carers
We are inviting carers to take part in a short survey to help shape a new information and support resource for people affected by cancer.
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Get Involved – Research Studies
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Understanding Support After Early Pregnancy Loss.
This study explores people’s experiences and support needs following early pregnancy loss, with the aim of developing a peer-led support intervention informed by surveys, interviews, and co-production workshops.
For more information, please contact: Dr Mohammed Shaikh – mohammed.shaikh@nihr.ac.uk
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My Melanoma Study
The My Melanoma study is exploring experiences of people affected by melanoma. Participants provide consent online, with additional information available from MyMelanoma staff.
For more information, please contact: Dr Mohammed Shaikh – mohammed.shaikh@nihr.ac.uk
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Multi-Ethnic Lifestyle Study
This observational study aims to understand how lifestyle behaviours vary across different ethnic backgrounds, how they cluster together, and how they impact health.
For more information, please contact: Dr Mohammed Shaikh – mohammed.shaikh@nihr.ac.uk
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GLAD Study
The GLAD Study is an observational research project aiming to better understand the causes of depression and anxiety and support the development of new treatments.
Find out more and take part here
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Trauma-Informed Care: Darkside Rising CIC
Darkside Rising CIC carried out a qualitative study involving one-to-one interviews with 18 women, exploring experiences and understanding of trauma-informed care. The project ran from May–August 2025 and was funded through the Research Engagement Network via LVET, with support from the University of Lincoln.
Health and care professionals are encouraged to read the short report and reflect on the recommendations for practice.
“Trauma-informed care is about being respectful, being kind, and understanding everybody is in a unique situation.”
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National Research Platforms
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Join Dementia Research
By becoming involved in national research studies. Anyone can take part. This includes people with Dementia or memory problems as well as their carers and relatives.
To register and take part please use Join Dementia Research
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Be Part of Research
Be Part of Research is a national platform that helps people find and take part in health and care research across England. By signing up, you can hear about studies you may be eligible for and choose if and how you want to get involved. Find out more and sign up here
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