Grantham A&E opening hours extended to 8am to 6.30pm

Posted on February 7, 2017

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

Posted on February 1, 2017

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

Posted on January 30, 2017

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

Posted on January 30, 2017

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

Posted on January 18, 2017

Parents and families are being invited to a special remembrance service for babies at Pilgrim hospital chapel later this month.

Hospitals improving care for patients at the end of life

Posted on January 17, 2017

Ward staff in Lincolnshire hospitals are receiving specialist training in caring for patients needing palliative or end of life care, as part of a new commitment to improving care for these patients.