Lincolnshire Teaching Primary Care Trust was pleased with the level of engagement in the proposals that were set out and seven public events were well attended.
A total of 453 reponses to the consultation were received.
The proposals have been developed by local GPs through the East Lindsey Practice Based Commissioning Group.
The way forward detailed in the consultation provides a basis for a long term, sustainable future for the hospital with a greater degree of control passing in to the hands of local GPs and nurses.
There are three proposals -

* To change the way Accident and Emergency is run with local GPs and nurses providing care.

* To create a primary care access centre at the hospital providing booked and unplanned GP and nurse appointments seven days a week that anyone can use.

* To change the way the wards are run with GPs, supported by specialist consultants, being responsible for the care provided.

John McIvor, Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Teaching Primary Care Trust said: "Shaping Health for Louth County Hospital builds on the work started last year with Shaping Health for Lincolnshire.
"It demonstrates the PCT's promise to engage and involve people in planning changes and improvements in services and has been led by local clinicians.
"We have attended many public information events as well as presenting at a huge range of forums and organisations throughout the consultation and have received invaluable feedback.
"We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time and effort to contribute."
The Centre for Health Improvement and Leadership in Lincoln is now analysing the responses that were received.
Overall it appears the public and stakeholders were broadly supportive of the options outlined.
The Trust Board of the PCT will be considering recommendations following the consultation in September and a full statement on the way forward will be made at that stage.