People in North East Lincolnshire feel that the local NHS offers a good quality service, according to the results of a new survey.
The new figures, released from the Public Satisfaction Survey show a large majority of people (75.5%) who use NHS services in North East Lincolnshire are pleased with the care they receive.
3500 people across the Yorkshire and Humber region were asked to score different aspects of the service out of 100.  Those who participated in the survey were split into two groups, frequent hospital users and people who seldom visit a GP or hospital.  The results show that frequent hospital users are much more positive about the NHS than those who hardly ever use the service.
Cathy Kennedy, Deputy Chief Executive of North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus said:
“It is very pleasing to see such positive comments on the services provided by the local NHS. This survey provides crucial feedback so that the Care Trust Plus can continue to plan services to meet the specific needs of local residents.”      
Key findings of the NHS public satisfaction survey for the Yorkshire and Humber region:·

People who regularly visit a GP gave their local service a 82% satisfaction rating. All those surveyed gave GP services an average mark of 8 out of 10.
   
People who have been cared for in a hospital within the last 12 months were very satisfied with the level of dignity with which they were treated giving a score of 8 out of 10.
       
People in Yorkshire and Humberside think the NHS and healthcare is the most important issue in the region placing it above crime, education, immigration, defence and pensions.
      
People in the region are also more than satisfied with Accident and Emergency departments with most people saying they are treated with dignity and respect by helpful staff.
 
Cancer treatment is highlighted as a priority for people who frequently use NHS services as was mental health provision.