Lincolnshire hospitals finding new ways to attract A&E doctors to the county

Posted on September 5, 2016

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is taking an innovative approach in attracting new doctors to work in its emergency departments. The Trust is advertising a series of new posts for doctors who wish to take their career to the next level. Whilst working in an A&E, doctors will be given time off each week to study part-time and the course fees will be paid for by the Trust.

Nurse braves the shave for Macmillan

Posted on September 5, 2016

A brave hair proud staff nurse has had her locks shaved to raise money for Macmillan Cancer. Donna Wylka invited family, friends, colleagues and members of the public to watch her have her hair shaved off in reception at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston where she works as a staff nurse at Ambulatory Emergency Care.

Lincolnshire first in the UK to use a new technique to treat skin cancer

Posted on August 26, 2016

Patients with non-melanoma skin cancer in Lincolnshire are benefitting from a new technique which is not only quicker and protects healthy tissue but is a first in the UK. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is the first trust in the UK to use this type of treatment.

Neonatal unit wins equipment to aid comfort and development of babies

Posted on August 24, 2016

The neonatal unit at Lincoln County Hospital has been presented with new equipment after a staff member put the unit forward in a competition. Jenna Robinson, staff nurse nominated Lincoln County Hospital neonatal unit in a competition to win Cuski positioning aids and mini boo comforters. The competition, ran by Cuski, involved individuals nominating neonatal units and special care baby units across the UK that had delivered exceptional care.

One-stop shop for lung CT scans in Lincolnshire’s hospitals

Posted on August 23, 2016

Patients with possible lung cancers are benefitting from a one-stop diagnostic service at Lincoln County Hospital.

Response to chair of SOS Grantham Hospital

Posted on August 23, 2016

On Tuesday 9 August, ULHT announced a severe shortage of doctors in our three A&Es. There is a national shortage of appropriately trained doctors to work in A&Es and ULHT is seriously affected by this. We don’t have enough doctors to fill shifts in the three departments 24 hours a day, seven days a week.