We are now inviting staff, residents, stakeholders and the public of Lincolnshire to share their views on the planned merger, and more broadly, on how health and care services could be delivered differently in the future. This engagement does not propose any changes to services.
Over the past year, many shared their views on the future of the NHS as part of engagement on the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England, and it was clear that people understand the need for change, but want services that are easier to access, better connected and focused on what matters most to patients, families, and communities.
The proposed merger of United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) and Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS), with effect from April 2027, will help make this vision a reality. Importantly, it will enable us to go further and faster to deliver the changes we know our staff, residents, communities and stakeholders want to see.
Since the two legal organisations (ULTH and LCHS) became a Group in April 2024, we have already made good progress in delivering care differently, shaped by public feedback. This includes bringing our waiting lists down, seeing more patients in our virtual wards and expanding the use of our Community Diagnostic Centres. These changes are working well in our communities, and this next stage builds on what you have already told us.
This engagement exercise is about listening, understanding what matters most to you, and exploring priorities and opportunities together.
It will run from Monday 7 September to Monday 30 November 2026, and anyone can take part. You do not need specialist knowledge – your experiences and views are what matter.
There are no limits on ideas. We want to understand what would help you, your family, and your community access the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
To get involved please fill in this survey or invite us to come and talk to you by contacting (01522) 573986 or emailing [email protected]
If you need this information in a different format or language, or need help completing the survey, please contact us via our website.