It's All About People

02/06/2026

Living with pain doesn’t have to mean living alone. In this episode, we explore the power of Pain Cafés, a compassionate, community-based approach that is helping people manage chronic pain in practical, holistic ways.

Alison is joined by Emma Farrington, Wellbeing Team Lead, First Coastal Primary Care Network (PCN), Anna Chapman, Personalised Care Lead at K2 PCN, and Lauren Boon, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Thrive Tribe, K2 PCN.

Together, they share how Pain Cafés support people to live well with pain, reduce reliance on medication, and build confidence through peer support, pacing, mindfulness, and other self-management skills.

You’ll hear real insights from the first groups of Pain Café users, learn why collaboration across communities matters, and discover how small, low-cost ideas can make a big difference to people’s lives.

Listen now to hear how Pain Cafés are changing the way we support people living with pain across Lincolnshire and consider what you could do in your area.

Living with pain doesn’t have to mean living alone. In this episode, we explore the power of Pain Cafés, a compassionate, community-based approach that is helping people manage chronic pain in practical, holistic ways. Alison is joined by Emma Farrington, Wellbeing Team Lead, First Coastal Primar...

02/06/2026

🧠 Did you know it can take up to 2 years for people to realise they’re carers?

If you support someone with illness, disability, or age-related needs, help is available.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ne2LLZ

02/06/2026

Today marks the beginning of Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

While we're also celebrating Volunteers' Week this week, we wanted to take a moment to recognise and celebrate LGBTQ+ communities across Lincolnshire and beyond.

At Age UK Lincolnshire, we believe everyone deserves to age with dignity, respect and the freedom to be themselves.

This Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ people across our communities and recognise the importance of creating a world where everyone feels valued, included and supported throughout later life.

We're proud to support people from all backgrounds and experiences, and to champion communities where everyone can live well, feel connected and be themselves.

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Age UK Lincolnshire ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

02/06/2026

💙 Next week, Monday 8 June, marks the beginning of Carers Week and we’re offering free sessions to support mental health and wellbeing:

🧠 Carer Burnout
Mon 8 June | 10:00–11:30
Learn to spot early signs of burnout, understand how caring impacts your wellbeing and explore ways to cope.

🎨 Carers Week: Creative Connections
Wed 10 June | 13:00–14:00
A relaxed space to explore creativity and how it can boost your wellbeing.

🧘 Carers Week: Mindfulness
Fri 12 June | 10:00–11:00
Discover simple ways to be more present and support your mental health.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/recovery-college

02/06/2026

🪫 Free Energy Limiting Conditions Grantham Event 🪫

We are supporting people living with energy-limiting conditions by hosting community events this year 💙

🗓️ Grantham Tuesday 30th June | 10am–2pm | Jubilee Church Life Centre, 1-5 London Road, Grantham, NG31 6EY

Pop in, connect with others, and discover support, advice and resources that may help you living with an energy-limiting condition

✨ Everyone is welcome - our events are suitable for people living with all types of energy-limiting conditions.

Unable to attend? There are two more free events happening this summer:

🗓️ Skegness Thursday 23rd July | 10am–2pm | The Storehouse, North Parade, Skegness, PE25 1BY
🗓️ Lincoln Tuesday 20th October | 10am–2pm | Bridge Central, Dunston House, Portland Street, Lincoln, LN7 7NN

Find out more: https://every-one.org.uk/what-we-do/fatigue/

28/05/2026

Ageing affects all of us, but how often do we stop and talk about what it really means?

Join us and Lincoln City Foundation on Thursday 12 June, 5pm–7pm at Lincoln Arts Centre for Age Without Limits Day as we come together to celebrate ageing and challenge ageism.

This free event is an opportunity to share experiences, explore common perceptions around ageing and discover how the choices we make today can support a healthier, happier future.

You’ll also have the chance to find out more about the support, activities and opportunities available across Lincolnshire to help people live well at every stage of life.

We’d love to see you there!

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

Attendees who join our free webinar, ‘Personalised Hospital Discharge: Practical Tools for Supporting Caregivers’, will learn:

✅ What common gaps and risks exist when caregivers are not identified or included early
✅ Why caregiver involvement is crucial to safe, personalised discharge
✅ How to use simple, co-designed tools to support more personalised, caregiver-inclusive hospital discharge planning

Sign up and gain practical insights for improving safety at discharge, establishing better continuity between hospital and home, and reducing the potential for avoidable re-admissions and caregiver breakdown.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/personalised-hospital-discharge-practical-tools-for-supporting-caregivers-tickets-1987511562586

28/05/2026

21/05/2026

Carl shares his journey from alcohol addiction to becoming a volunteer, driven by a deep desire to repay the health and care system that supported him. In his own words, “A leopard can change its spots!”

Along the way, Carl reflects on the people who made a difference in his life, including Clare and Karen, Assistant Managers at De Wint Court, an Extra Care housing scheme in Lincoln, where he now lives. Both Clare and Karen join the conversation to share their perspectives.

We also hear from Mary Nel, Lead Practitioner at Lincolnshire County Council, who highlights the real impact of Carl sharing his story, and how it can inspire meaningful change for others.

Recorded at De Wint Court, this podcast captures his honest, powerful reflections on where he has been, how he has transformed his life, and what he hopes to do next.

Carl shares his journey from alcohol addiction to becoming a volunteer, driven by a deep desire to repay the health and care system that supported him. In his own words, “A leopard can change its spots!” Along the way, Carl reflects on the people who made a difference in his life, including Clar...