Health

Amongst growing fears about the Coronavirus pandemic, the world is a scary place right now. As a country, we have been urged to stay inside to prevent it’s spread, but watching while the world change around you from your own home can feel like a pretty hopeless situation. Of course,...

Personal trainers in Lincoln and across the country have had to adapt their working lives in the last few weeks, with limited facilities and equipment. Lincoln personal trainer Mark Larwood specialises in running and has shared what his tips to stay active active and keeping up on your fitness during...

Parking charges at ULHT hospitals to be scrapped

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust have cancelled surgeries to focus on the coronavirus pandemic.

After government instructions, the majority of non-essential businesses have closed and that includes your local cafe or restaurant and they are certainly feeling its effects. Charlotte Thompson, 24, is a trainee manager at The Imperial, a local tearoom in Retford. The Imperial tearoom in Retford. Credit: Hannah Richardson The catering...

People in Lincoln are being urged to knit blankets for premature babies born at Lincoln County Hospital. The Warm Baby Project provides wool garments for premature babies and is asking for people in Lincolnshire to send in blankets to Lincoln County Hospital. Lincoln County Hospital reached out to the project...

Twenty years ago, a controversial law fifteen years in the making was finally passed in parliament: The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. While not everyone celebrated the change, walkers say it has given them the chance to enjoy more of the countryside they love. Sport England, a national...

Lincoln County Hospital needs local volunteers to do activities for cancer patients on its Waddington Unit. Cancer patients who are cared for on this ward receive chemotherapy, radiotherapy and end of life care.  Ward Manager Polly Johnson believes "these activities will be beneficial to treatments" by volunteers bringing their ideas...

A new herbal medicine shop has recently opened its doors for the first time in Lincoln - offering alternative therapies, products - and peace and quiet. Cultivate, which is on Grantham Street, offers healthcare in the form of an array of herbal teas as well as yoga and workshops in a...

Two cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in the UK last week. Photo: Anna Parkinson The patients are both members of the same family, and were taken into Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham near Hull, just 90 minutes from Lincoln. The University of Lincoln has issued a statement to all...