Enter and view: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Emergency Department

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On 8 July 2025, Healthwatch Lincolnshire’s Enter and View Authorised Representatives were invited to be part of a joint quality visit to the Emergency Department at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, alongside colleagues from Lincolnshire NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB).

The visit to Pilgrim Hospital’s Emergency Department provided valuable insights into the patient experiences and staff practices. Despite pressure on the department, staff demonstrated professionalism, compassion and a strong focus on patient care. Healthwatch Lincolnshire commends the efforts made to improve patient experience, including the introduction of comfort and sensory packs and the ongoing initiatives to reduce falls and pressure injuries. 

Following feedback from patients, the Trust has introduced improved signage and drinks rounds are part of routine checks with patients. 

Once the building has been completed, access to the Emergency Department will be much improved.

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Healthwatch Lincolnshire
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Key themes
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Quality of treatment
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training
Waiting times- punctuality and queuing on arrival

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Announced

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Emergency department (inc A&E)

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