Health
COVID-19 produces grief, uncertainty for Lincoln student and family
University of Lincoln postgraduate student Rebekah Leggatt’s world changed when those close to her were infected with COVID-19. Rebekah’s grandfather, John Owen, learned his wife of over twenty years, Annette, was diagnosed with COVID-19. Annette was sixty-one years old and had severe asthma. A severe asthma attack landed her in the hospital, and eventually she contracted COVID-19. She was discharged...
A 30% increase in domestic abuse cases in Lincolnshire is a ‘blip’, officials have said
One 24-hour period this week saw a 30% increase in domestic abuse cases being reported to Lincolnshire Police. However, the police stressed there has been no overall increase in domestic abuse cases since going into lockdown in March following the outbreak of Covid-19. Police spokesman Jemma Peacock said: “It’s not...
Help available for vulnerable people and small businesses
The Lincolnshire Resilience Forum provides an update on the COVID-19 outbreak and what help is available.
University of Lincoln are supporting healthcare workers during COVID-19
The School of Engineering at the University of Lincoln are creating plastic frames for protective visors to help healthcare workers & support the fight against COVID-19. The school is using its 3D printer technology, along with laser cutters to create these protective frames. The University is going to be supporting...
5 Things You Can Do to Help With the Coronavirus
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,...
Amnesty International launches course on Covid-19 human rights implications
Amnesty International has been advocating human rights across the globe for nearly 60 years. By investigating and exposing human rights abuses, and lobbying governments or companies to respect international laws, the charity has rallied over seven million supporters to their cause. Amnesty International is offering a free online course to...
Personal trainer tips on how to stay active and stay safe
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...
Lincoln Hospital to remove parking fees
Parking charges at ULHT hospitals to be scrapped
All Routine Elective Surgery Cancelled Across Lincolnshire
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust have cancelled surgeries to focus on the coronavirus pandemic.
Local businesses are feeling the impact of coronavirus
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:...
Lincoln Cathedral Suspends Communion after Coronavirus Worries
Lincoln Cathedral will change the way communion is taken starting this weekend due to growing fears about the Coronavirus. The virus, which is now classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, has 596 confirmed cases in the UK, with 10 deaths. Lincolnshire is yet to be seriously affected,...
Appeal launched in Lincoln to help premature babies
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...
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