Dr Katherine Duffield GP Lincoln UK

Dr Katherine Duffield GP Lincoln UK – Leading Patient-Focused Healthcare in Lincoln

Dr Katherine Duffield GP Lincoln UK leads Birchwood Medical Practice with a strong commitment to patient-centred care. Our practice includes seven NHS GP Partners, serving over 10,400 patients throughout Lincoln and the surrounding area.

Additionally, we belong to the Apex Primary Care Network. As a result, we collaborate with neighbouring practices to expand services beyond standard working hours. For instance, we now offer evening and weekend appointments. Moreover, we connect patients with essential community services that support both health and wellbeing.

We believe every patient deserves timely, accessible, and comprehensive care.

Crisis Support and Mental Health – Dr Katherine Duffield GP Lincoln UK

When a crisis happens, access to mental health services is essential. Therefore, we guide patients to the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team at the Peter Hodgkinson Centre. Similarly, Lincolnshire’s Here4You service supports children and young people 24/7.

Contact Details:

• Peter Hodgkinson Centre
  Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln LN2 5UA
  Tel: 0303 123 4000 | Email: lincs.spa@nhs.net

• Here4You Line (24/7): 0800 234 6342

Family, Elderly and Domestic Abuse Support

We connect families and older adults to organisations that provide compassionate, local support. Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire offers help to people over 50. Furthermore, LDASS (Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service) provides advice, support, and safety for individuals of all ages.

Helpful Contacts:

• Age UK: 36 Park Street, Lincoln LN1 1UQ | Tel: 03455 564 144

• LDASS:
  Weekdays: 01522 510041 | 24-Hour Helpline: 0808 2000 247
  Email: info@ldass.org.uk

Wellbeing Through Social Prescribing and Emotional Support

We care about emotional health as much as physical. Consequently, we offer social prescribing to connect patients with peer support, exercise, or hobbies. Likewise, Samaritans Lincoln offers round-the-clock listening and emotional guidance.

Resources:

• Samaritans Lincoln: 116 123 | 17 Hungate, Lincoln LN1 1ES

• Social Prescribing Team: City Hall, Lincoln | Tel: 01522 551683

Support for Young People – Dr Katherine Duffield GP Lincoln UK

Young people deserve strong mental health care. For this reason, we refer families to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). In addition, Children’s Services and Adult Social Care are always ready to help in emergencies and ongoing needs.

Key Numbers:

• CAMHS Crisis Line: 01205 554202 | Self Referral: 01522 309120

• Children’s Services: 01522 782111 | After Hours: 01522 782333

• Adult Social Care: 01522 782555 | After Hours: 01522 782333

Sexual Health and Advice Services in Lincoln

Patients also have access to the Lincolnshire Sexual Health Clinic for contraception, testing, and support. Moreover, Citizen’s Advice Lincoln helps with legal rights, housing, and benefits.

Contacts:

• Sexual Health Clinic: 01522 309309
  Lindon House, 134 Dixon Street, Lincoln LN6 7TU

• Citizen’s Advice: City Hall, Lincoln LN1 1DD | Tel: 0808 278 7904