Health

The 18th annual Inspire+ Mini Olympics brought together more than 2,500 children in a bid to encourage more youngsters to try new sports.

A mum of two has thanked her hairdresser for saving her life - after she noticed a cancerous mole growing on her scalp.n.”

The number of complaints received by a health board have risen seven fold in the past year, mostly sparked by anger over GP access.

A damning report has found that people were put at risk from the lack of checks by Lincolnshire’s probation services.

Volunteers set up a pop-up cafe outside a town hospital to thank its ‘healthcare heroes’ with a free breakfast.

Villagers can go for a free workout in their local playing field after new outdoor gym equipment was installed.

A rise in the number of tents in a town’s parks has triggered calls for action amid concerns over public safety and support for rough sleepers.

A defibrillator has been installed in a car park, helping to create a safety net that spans a town.

There is a GP “workforce crisis” according to a county medical expert, who said there are doctors out of work despite demand for their services.

Members of a cancer support group enjoyed a relaxing afternoon learning head massage and reflexology techniques during a recent meet-up.

Taster sessions to encourage healthy and active living for over 50s is taking place at a wellbeing hub.

A Ukrainian Rotary Club has given back to the community that welcomed them by supporting a volunteer-led lifesaving group.

Patients have been given a sneak preview of what to expect at a hospital’s new unit as its opening date approaches.

Dozens of children with disabilities and life-threatening conditions enjoyed a day of celebration at this year’s SUNday FUNday in Wyndham Park.

A model-making group has raised more than £300 to support the mental health of veterans and emergency service workers.

An air ambulance charity appeal to raise £7million for a second helicopter is taking flight.

A cancer survivor and campaigner is supporting a bra recycling project — saying it is a ‘step in the right direction’ towards raising awareness.

A villager has raised concerns about the long-term effects of dust on residents living near a quarry.

A model group is helping veterans and emergency workers improve their mental health and tackle issues such as PTSD while developing new skills.

The number of GP appointments has risen in Lincolnshire - with more doctors now employed to keep up with demand according to latest figures.