Uncertainty looms over the future of an essential health service in Lincolnshire, despite a 12-month extension of its funding. The service, currently being examined by the council, offers integral support to local residents in their efforts to lose weight, quit smoking and lower alcohol intake. The potential cuts to the service’s funding have arisen from ongoing budgetary constraints, triggering a discussion about the best distribution of resources. Health champions within the community have emphasised the potential negative implications of downsizing the services on communal health and wellness.
The original version of this article was reported by www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk and has been modified for The Lincoln Post.
