People supporting themselves and others

Supporting people to self-manage their health and wellbeing works—and in Lincolnshire, we’re embedding it as a core part of personalised care.

We know from experience and evidence that when people feel supported to look after themselves, the benefits are wide-reaching.

Motivation improves. People are more likely to eat well, stay active, and take proactive steps to manage their conditions.

Over time, this can lead to fewer unplanned appointments, reduced reliance on urgent care, and better health and wellbeing outcomes overall.

As health and care professionals, we play a key role in enabling this shift. Across Lincolnshire, teams are working together to build people’s confidence, knowledge and skills to manage their own health—on their terms.

We’re doing this through structured support planning, health coaching, and the wider use of social prescribing link workers, who help individuals connect with local services, community groups and lifestyle support.

Digital tools—such as remote monitoring and electronic care plans—are also giving people more control and real-time insight into their health, while helping us work more efficiently and collaboratively.

The Connect to Support Lincolnshire platform is another powerful tool in our shared toolbox, offering up-to-date local information, services, and self-assessment tools that can be signposted during consultations or care planning conversations.

People supporting others in their community

When someone feels confident to look after their own health, the impact often goes beyond their personal wellbeing. It can ripple outwards—benefiting families, friends, carers, and even local communities. People who are informed and empowered are more likely to offer informal support, share advice, or encourage others to seek help when it’s needed. This kind of peer and community support is a powerful extension of personalised care.

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