Getting There – Exploring Travel & Transport to Cancer Care
Getting to your cancer appointments shouldn’t be the hardest part of care.
If you live in Lincolnshire and have been affected by cancer—or support someone who does—we’d love to hear your experiences.
Transport challenges like long journeys, limited public transport, and financial pressures can delay diagnosis and treatment. Together, we can make a difference.
Share your insights by joining an interview, group discussion, or completing a short questionnaire.
Contact us: co-production
Your perspective matters. Please share this with anyone who might help!
December 2025
Calling all Children & Young People with Asthma in Lincolnshire!
NHS Lincolnshire wants to hear from children and young people about their experiences living with asthma. Your feedback will help us:
- Understand the challenges you face
- Raise awareness of the support available
Get involved today!
Complete our short, anonymous survey
For more info, contact: stephaniem
December 2025
Start the New Year with a healthier, happier YOU!
Join us for a free lifestyle support drop-in session at Birchwood Medical Practice on 6th January 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Get help with weight loss, getting active, stopping smoking, reducing alcohol, plus healthy habits for families and falls prevention for older adults.
Your local support to live well! For details, visit www.
December 2025
ADHD Lincs – Supporting Families Across Lincolnshire
Providing frontline support for those living or working with children and adults who have ADHD and co-existing conditions. Since 1996, they have been offering knowledge, guidance, and community connections.
- Group & individual support
- Family and professional workshops
- Online or in-person sessions
Together, they are breaking down the stigma and creating awareness.
Learn more: www.
Follow us: facebook/adhdlincs
December 2025
Parents & Guardians of Children & Young People with Asthma – We Need Your Help!
NHS Lincolnshire wants feedback from children and young people about their experience living with asthma. Your input will help us understand challenges, raise awareness, and improve support.
Get involved by completing this survey: https://
Contact: jane
December 2025
Know the 4Ts – Spot the Signs of Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes can be life-threatening if left undiagnosed. Look out for these key symptoms:
- Toilet – Going to the toilet more often
- Thirsty – Feeling constantly thirsty
- Tired – More tired than usual
- Thinner – Losing weight for no reason
If you notice any of these signs in yourself or your child, seek medical advice immediately. Learn more: diabetes.org.uk/the4Ts
December 2025
Breast Screening
When you receive your invitation for breast screening, this short video will explain why attending is so important.
It could save your life.
November 2025
Huge Congratulations to the APEX PCN Pharmacy Team!
We’re proud to share that the APEX PCN Pharmacy Team has been named Primary Care Pharmacy Team of the Year 2025!
Your commitment to patient care, innovation, and teamwork is truly exceptional—setting a benchmark for excellence in primary care pharmacy.
This award is part of the PCPA Excellence in GP Pharmacy Awards, a national UK-wide recognition celebrating pharmacy professionals who deliver outstanding impact and innovation across general practice.
A big thank you to the team for making such a difference!
November 2025
Dementia Prevention
Did you know that up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable with simple lifestyle changes? Being active, eating well, managing stress, sleeping better, exercising your brain, protecting your hearing, managing cholesterol, and more —can influence long-term brain health. Starting early makes all the difference.
Visit www.
Remember, what’s good for the heart is good for the brain! ❤️
November 2025
Outside In - Free 12-Week Course
Join Group Therapy & Gentle Movement sessions designed for anyone living with cancer (past or present).
- 12 Fully Funded Sessions
- Starts Wednesday 10th December 2025, 1–3 PM
- Bud Robinson Community Centre, Maple St, Lincoln, LN5 8QS
Enjoy restorative movement with a trauma-informed fitness coach and supportive group discussions led by a qualified counsellor. Sessions are fully adapted to your needs.
Book your place today!
Call: 01472 289838 | info
Click on the link below to download a self-referral form
November 2025
Help Shape an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Campaign
The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is creating a new campaign to raise awareness about ovarian cancer — and they want your input!
It only takes 3 minutes to complete a short survey that will help improve how information is shared with women across Lincolnshire.
Take part now by visiting: lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Your feedback could help reach more women, sooner.
November 2025
Foodbanks
Our secretaries have recently undertaken some training in order to be able to refer patients to the Foodbank.
If you or your family are struggling to afford food, please don’t hesitate to come into the surgery and speak to someone about this. We are able to refer you for a food parcel, and this can be for however many people in your household need food. For housebound patients, delivery is available.
We are also able to refer to the Community Grocery – a social supermarket, based at Beaumont Fee, where for a small membership fee, you are able to go and do a shop for £5, £7.50, £10 or £12.50, depending on the size of shop you would like.
Community Grocery: Message Community Grocery
November 2025
Have You Missed a Child's Hospital Appointment?
The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board wants your feedback to help improve children’s care. If you’ve struggled to attend or missed an appointment, please share your experience by completing a short survey.
Take part here: https://
Your views will help shape better care for children in Lincolnshire.
October 2025
Beacon Café
Join the Beacon Café community! Every Tuesday evening at St Michael’s Church in Waddington, Beacon Café brings people together over refreshments, activities, and shared experiences. It’s a great space for veterans, military reservists, emergency services, and their families to connect and feel supported. Plus, don’t miss the wellbeing talks on the second Tuesday of each month.
For details, email: beaconcafe
October 2025
Night Light Café
Looking for a friendly place to unwind and talk? Night Light Cafés are open every evening across Lincolnshire, offering a warm, welcoming space where you can relax, share what’s on your mind, and enjoy crafts, games, or simply a quiet moment. It’s completely free and hosted by trained volunteers who are there to listen and support.
Find out more at haylincolnshire.co.uk/nightlightcafes
email: nightlight
call 0300 011 1200
October 2025
Post-COVID Rehabilitation Service
Are you still feeling unwell after having COVID-19? It could be Long-COVID. Common symptoms include fatigue and/or sleep issues, breathlessness or cough, brain fog, and associated anxiety. If you have ongoing symptoms beyond four weeks of initial infection and would like help and support from a therapy-led team, ask your GP to refer you to the Lincolnshire Post-COVID Rehabilitation Service. Our team supports both children and adults.
For more information:
- Email: lhnt.
lincspostcovidrehab @nhs.net - Follow us on X: @LincsCovidRehab
- Visit our website: https://
lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ post-covid
October 2025
GP Patient Survey Results 2025
The GP Patient Survey gathers feedback from patients about their experiences with GP practices, as well as NHS pharmacy and dental services. We're proud to share the feedback from our patients — thank you to everyone who took part. Your voices help us grow, improve, and continue delivering the care you deserve.
Want to see how we did? Check out the full results here
September 2025
ConnectPlus
We're proud to introduce the CONNECTPlus app, co-designed by NHS Lincolnshire ICB and Health and Care Innovations (HCI), to bridge the gap in women's health information.
With fewer than 1 in 5 women feeling well-informed about menstrual wellbeing and even fewer about menopause and gynaecological conditions, CONNECTPlus offers trusted, accessible resources — including videos, written guides, and appointment prep tools — all in one easy-to-use app.
Download today via the App Store or Google Play and take control of your health journey.
September 2025
Good Home Lincs
Is your home as safe and healthy as it could be?
The Healthy Home Assessment is here to help! Whether you're looking at one room or the whole house, this guided tool helps you spot hazards, plan improvements, and stay safe and well at home.
September 2025
Lincolnshire Talking Therapies
One in four people experience issues such as sadness, stress, worry, and anxiety. You are not alone.
Lincolnshire Talking Therapies provide a free and confidential talking therapy service available to anyone aged 16 or over, offering support through guided self-help, courses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), computerised CBT, counselling for depression, interpersonal therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
September 2025
Need to See a Dentist Urgently?
Extra urgent dental appointments are now available in Lincolnshire.
Visit NHS111 or phone 111 to book. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist. See comments for more information and a list of urgent conditions
September 2025
Parking Reminder for Patients
We kindly ask all patients not to park on the road directly outside the practice car park.
At busy times, this creates dangerous blind spots for cars exiting the car park, and parking on both sides of the road makes it difficult for other vehicles to pass safely.
Alternative parking: Please use the pharmacy and shops car parks nearby, which have plenty of spaces and a 3-hour time limit. These are just a short walk from the practice.
Please also remember: Our back car park is strictly reserved for our staff and patients of the Woodland Medical Practice.
Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us keep the area safe, accessible and respectful for all patients and staff.
Gluten Free Prescription Changes
The prescribing of gluten-free foods in Lincolnshire is ending from 1st August 2025.
The Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), the organisation that plans local NHS services, took the decision at its meeting on 17th July 2025, following a lengthy consultation process including discussions with patient representative groups and clinicians including GPs, dietitians and pharmacists.
You can read more about the changes on the local NHS website: Gluten Free prescription changes - Lincolnshire ICB
Where you can find out more
For further information about the changes to the prescribing of Gluten-free products and the support available please visit the local NHS website: Gluten Free prescription changes - Lincolnshire ICB
In addition to find out more about Coeliac Disease and how to manage symptoms, please visit - www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease
There is a lot of information on the Coeliac UK website at www.coeliac.org.uk that you can access if you want advice about your diet including:
· Home of Gluten free recipes
· Diet and health workshops
· Food and drink information
· Gluten-free food on a budget
The Association of UK Dietitians also have a range of support and information - www.
The BBC Good Food website also contains top 10 tips for a gluten free diet www.
Patient Webinars are also available to view on Overview of Coeliac Disease - patientwebinars.co.uk
There is local advice and support available on the cost of living from local authorities:
- Cost of Living Support – City of Lincoln Council
- Cost of living support | North Kesteven District Council
- Household Support Fund Grant | South Kesteven District Council
- Household Support Fund (HSF) - Boston Borough Council
- Household Support Fund - South Holland District Council
- Financial support | West Lindsey District Council
- Household Support Fund - East Lindsey District Council
If you require specific advice, please ask your GP if you can be referred to a dietitian. If you have a general enquiry about the changes, you can:
- Email: LICB.
feedbacklincolnshireicb @nhs.net - Telephone: 01522 309299
- Write: Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board HQ, Bridge House, The Point, Lions Way, Sleaford, NG34 8GG
Cervical Screening Update
From 1 July 2025, the time between routine cervical screening tests has changed from 3 years to 5 years for people aged 25 to 49 who test negative for high-risk HPV (hrHPV).
Research shows that if you test negative for hrHPV, your risk of developing cervical cancer is very low for many years.
There is no change for those aged 50 to 65 — your screening schedule stays the same.
This change is based on strong scientific evidence and has been approved by national health experts. It means fewer tests, but the same level of safety.
If you test positive for HPV, your care will stay the same. You may be invited back in 1 year or referred for further checks if needed. You’ll only move to the 5-year interval once it’s safe to do so.
Your next screening invite will still come based on your last test.
If you're due for screening, please contact the practice to book your appointment. Our team is here to help if you have any questions.
July 2025
Important Update on Weight Loss Treatment – Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)
We've had many questions about Mounjaro, the new weight loss injection.
Here's what you need to know: You may have seen recent news about a new medication, tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro), being made available in primary care to support people living with obesity.
The treatment will only be available to those meeting strict eligibility criteria set nationally.
This includes having a BMI of 40 or above along with at least four of the following health conditions:
•Type 2 Diabetes
•High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
•Heart Disease
•Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
•Abnormal Cholesterol Levels (Dyslipidaemia)
Thank you for helping us keep our phone lines clear for those who need medical care.
Important Announcement: Ear Wax Removal Service
As of 1st April 2025 the Practice will no longer provide ear syringing for ear wax removal.
Click here for more information on these changes.
For self-help tips on ear wax removal, click here to visit the NHS website for more information
April 2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of our official Facebook page!
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- Practice updates
- Health tips & advice
- Seasonal campaigns
- Community news
- Important announcements
Follow us today and be part of our growing online community. Your health, your care, your practice — now just a click away!