1. The new Integrated Care System can and should do health and care services differently

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    Healthwatch Deputy Chair Philippa Brice reflects on our Championing Access Health and Care Summit. And how the new NHS structure is an opportunity to involve people in developing services that work better for everyone.

  2. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

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    Thanks to you, NHS England will take steps to make sure there is better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist.

  3. The future of urgent and emergency care at Addenbrooke’s

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    More than 80 people shared their experience of using A&E services at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a volunteer led project to help the NHS plan how it can improve urgent and emergency care.

  4. Volunteers lead project to help improve A&E care

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    Healthwatch volunteers investigated the ideas and experiences of people in their local communities as part of a project to help the NHS plan future urgent and emergency care services.

  5. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    One in four disabled people reported being actively refused communication support in a national deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of getting information in the way they need it.

  6. Sensory Impairment Partnership Board - Terms of Reference

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    Terms of Reference for the Sensory Impairment Partnership Board

  7. Physical Disability Partnership Board Minutes April 2020 to March 2021

    Report -

    Read the minutes from Physical Disability Partnership Board over the last year.

  8. Physical Disability Partnership Board Minutes April 2022 to March 2023

    Report -

    Read the minutes from Physical Disability Partnership Board over the last year.

  9. Sensory Impairment Partnership Board Minutes April 2020 to March 2021

    Report -

    Read more about the issues discussed by the Sensory Impairment Partnership Board this year.

  10. Sensory Impairment Partnership Board Minutes April 2022 to March 2023

    Report -

    Read more about the issues discussed by the Sensory Impairment Partnership Board this year.

  11. Older People's Partnership Board minutes April 2020 to March 2021

    Report -

    Read about the issues being discussed by our Older People's Partnership Board over the last year.

  12. Older People's Partnership Board minutes April 2022 to March 2023

    Report -

    Read about the issues being discussed by our Older People's Partnership Board over the last year.

  13. Learning Disability Partnership Board Minutes April 2020 to March 2021

    Report -

    Read about the issues the Learning Disability Partnership Board has been discussing over the last year.

  14. Learning Disability Partnership Board Minutes April 2022 to March 2023

    Report -

    Read about the issues the Learning Disability Partnership Board has been discussing over the last year.

  15. Carers Partnership Board Minutes April 2020 to March 2021

    Report -

    Read the minutes from the meetings of the Carers' Partnership Board from the last year.

  16. Carers Partnership Board Minutes April 2022 to March 2023

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    Read the minutes from the meetings of the Carers' Partnership Board April 2022 to March 2023

  17. Are you or your loved one waiting to get a GP referral? Share your views

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    Have you or your loved one struggled to get a GP referral for tests or treatment?

  18. We are deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty The Queen

    News -

    Our Healthwatch joins with the nation in mourning the death of her Majesty the Queen.

  19. Care this Bank Holiday Weekend

    News -

    Some routine appointments are being postponed this Bank Holiday Monday due to the funeral of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - but you will be contacted in advance if your care is going to be affected.

  20. Healthwatch Board Meeting in public - Wednesday 28 September 2022

    Report -

    Our September meeting will include a presentation from the local Integrated Care System to help them develop their strategy to improve people's health and wellbeing. This will be followed by our Annual General Meeting.

  21. Annual General Meeting 2021-22 - Wednesday 28 September 2022

    Report -

    Join our online Annual General Meeting and find out about our work and projects over the last 12 months.

  22. Healthwatch puts out call for new Non-Executive Directors

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    We are looking for local people to join our Board to help us continue to ensure that we are well run and meet our statutory duties as a local Healthwatch. 

  23. Local health and care champion seeks new leader

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    We are on the hunt for a new CEO after our leader, Sandie Smith, announced she will be stepping down in March 2023, after ten years at the helm.

  24. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re supporting a national survey to understand how well care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story

  25. Cost of living help - support for our communities

    Advice and Information -

    The rising cost of living risks many being unable to afford essentials to maintain their health. Find out what support is available in Cambridgeshire to help you and your family.

  26. Cost of living crisis causes concern for Partnership Board members

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    The rising cost of living is causing anxiety for many older people, disabled people and family carers, who worry about increasing food, energy and care costs, says Partnership Development Manager Graham Lewis in a new blog.

  27. How will the proposed Sustainable Travel Zone in Cambridge affect you?

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    Have your say on proposals to create a new Sustainable Travel Zone in Cambridge. And let us know how you think this may affect your ability to access health and care services.

  28. Hope out of dark things – improving end of life care

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    Healthwatch Non-Executive Director Laura Beer campaigns to improve palliative care in memory of her dad Graham who died in June 2021.

  29. How your feedback is helping to improve end of life care

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    Thanks to the feedback you shared, NHS and care services have worked hard to improve the support people and their families get near the end of life.

  30. Healthwatch Board Meeting in public - Wednesday 14 December 2022

    Report -

    Our December meeting will include a review of our strategic priorities as we look ahead to 2023.

  31. Partnership Boards success over cost-of-living and ability to pay for care

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    Rising energy and food bills have been the main focus of the cost-of-living crisis. However, people’s ability to pay their assessed contributions to councils towards their care and support costs has also been affected by the current situation.

  32. Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough announces new CEO

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    We are delighted to announce the appointment of Julian Stanley as CEO of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Julian will succeed Sandie Smith, who is set to retire in March 2023 after ten years in the role.

  33. Frances Dewhurst and Ann Green join Board as Non-Executive Directors

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    We’re delighted that our Healthwatch Board continues to develop and grow and we recently welcomed two new members; Frances Dewhurst and Ann Green.

  34. Tackling Health Inequalities - our second Health Champions report

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    Our ‘Tackling Health Inequalities’ report shares the findings of a series of workshops conducted by our Health Champion volunteers.

  35. Healthwatch volunteers investigate health inequalities across Cambridgeshire in latest report

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    Research conducted by a group of our Healthwatch volunteers, known as Health Champions, has helped us deliver a report into health inequalities affecting people locally.

  36. Accessible Information Standard – a push for progress

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    Healthwatch England is urging NHS England to make progress in its review of the Accessible Information Standard and ensure that all Trusts across the country comply with its legally-binding requirements.

  37. Healthwatch Board Meeting in public - Wednesday 26 April 2023

    Report -

    Our first Board meeting of 2023 will be attended by our new CEO, Julian Stanley, and include a review provided by our Information and Signposting team.

  38. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    As we mark our 10th anniversary, Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is highlighting the difference the public have made to improve NHS and social care services.

  39. Healthwatch Chair receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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    Stewart Francis, Chair of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Peterborough City Council for his services to Health, Transport, Broadcasting and Culture.

  40. Concerns raised about NHS dental treatment availability

    News -

    Consistently, dentistry is the second most common subject we hear enquiries about, behind GP services.

  41. Three new hospitals for Huntingdon, Cambridge and Kings Lynn

    News -

    Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon is set to be redeveloped as part of the government’s New Hospitals Programme.

  42. Celebrating our Healthwatch volunteers

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    To mark national Volunteers’ Week and celebrate the enormous contribution our own volunteers make to the work of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we invited them to join us for a well-earned cuppa and slice of cake on Monday 5 June.

  43. World Blood Donation Day: Save Lives, Give Blood #WBDD

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    As we celebrate World Blood Donation Day, it’s important to note the crucial role each of us can play in saving lives through a simple act of generosity: giving blood.

  44. Healthwatch continues to push for transport improvements for patients

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    At Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we recognise the important role that reliable and effective transport systems play in ensuring people can access the health and care services they rely on.

  45. Campaign to improve accessible information about healthcare continues

    News -

    Blind and partially sighted people have a legal right to NHS and social care information which they can read and understand.