Hospitals innovating to reduce pressure ulcers
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Wards across Lincolnshire’s hospitals have been equipped with a simple new tool to help in the early assessment and identification of a serious painful condition in patients.
Grantham A&E opening hours extended to 8am to 6.30pm
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On Tuesday 7 February, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust agreed to extend the opening hours of Grantham A&E to 8am to 6.30pm, 7 days a week. We anticipate that the new opening hours will come into effect on 27 March 2017 provided that the staffing numbers don’t fall before then.
Nursing associate role to be regulated by the NMC
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has formally agreed to a request from the Department of Health to be the regulator for the new nursing associate role.
Lincolnshire hospitals trust to lead the development of a degree apprenticeship standard for physiotherapist and occupational therapist
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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) has been given ministerial approval to lead on the development of the first ever degree apprenticeship for the roles of physiotherapist and occupational therapist (OT).
New physiotherapy and occupational therapy degree apprenticeship launched in England
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A hospital trust from Lincolnshire has been given ministerial approval to lead on the development of the first ever apprenticeship degree for the roles of physiotherapist and occupational therapist (OT).
Baby remembrance service
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Parents and families are being invited to a special remembrance service for babies at Pilgrim hospital chapel later this month.