
Spring into action and make sure you and your family are prepared for any healthcare needs this weekend
Published on May 20, 2020
Spring into action and make sure you and your family are prepared for any healthcare needs this weekend. While GP Practices in North East Lincolnshire will not be open on Spring Bank Holiday (Monday May 25) there is advice and treatment available if you or a member of your family becomes ill or injured. If it’s not an emergency but you need urgent [...] Read more
Launch of MyDESMOND: a Digital Diabetes Programme for Adults with Type 2 diabetes
Published on May 14, 2020
During these unprecedented times when group based health education is not possible Care Plus Group (CPG) are now proud to offer adults with Type 2 diabetes, MyDESMOND, a national online educational programme. CPG have been offering access to DESMOND group education since 2006, and in the last year alone 175 patients with Type 2 diabetes have [...] Read more
Supporting people to recover from Coronavirus
Published on May 7, 2020
Doctors and nurses working with NHS North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group, working with public health leads, have put together a handy guide to support people recovering from coronavirus or suspected cases of coronavirus. While some people need hospital treatment or even intensive care for COVID-19, the serious condition caused by [...] Read more
Accessing GP services in North East Lincolnshire on Early May Bank Holiday
Published on May 7, 2020
GP practice services in North East Lincolnshire will be operating on Friday (Early May Bank Holiday/VE Day). This support will be in line with the way general practice services are currently being delivered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current coronavirus restrictions mean you should not attend a GP surgery unless you have been told [...] Read more
Care for Others. Make A Difference.
Published on May 4, 2020
‘Care for Others. Make a Difference’ is a new national recruitment campaign launched by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) across England to celebrate the extraordinary work performed by care workers across the nation and to inspire the right people with the right values and attributes to consider a paid career in adult social care [...] Read more
Continuing to care throughout COVID-19
Published on Apr 9, 2020
Looking out for others and shielding and caring for those people who need help is more important than ever during the fight against COVID-19 across North East Lincolnshire. Many have stepped up to help and the volunteer effort has been amazing, however for some people caring for the needs of others is something that they do all year round as a [...] Read more
Public health caution people against buying coronavirus testing kits
Published on Apr 8, 2020
Officials from North East Lincolnshire Council have advised local residents against buying so-called coronavirus testing kits. The antibody testing kits, the likes of which have been advertised in the local area and online, have been the subject of numerous questions to Government officials at the daily Downing Street briefings. Director of Public [...] Read more
North East Lincolnshire GP Practices - Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday
Published on Apr 8, 2020
Unlike most years, GP practice services in North East Lincolnshire will be operating on both Good Friday and Easter Monday. This support will be in line with the way general practice services are currently being delivered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current coronavirus restrictions mean you should not attend a GP surgery unless you [...] Read more