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Changes to Healthwatch and Patient Voice
What could the proposed abolition of Healthwatch mean for patient voice and independent scrutiny in the NHS? Read our overview of the new Health Bill and the potential impact on public involvement, accountability, and local health services.
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Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough: Helping to Shape the Future of Policing
Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough recently worked with local residents to help improve policing for people with autism, other neurodiverse conditions, and their carers. This first-of-its-kind event gave participants the opportunity to share…
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NHS Launches Campaign to Promote Online GP Access
NHS England has launched the “Tap it, type it and we’ll take care of it” campaign to encourage patients to contact their GP using secure online forms. While this can offer greater convenience and flexibility, it may not suit everyone. Healthwatch…
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Government Publishes Landmark National Cancer Plan for England
The Government has published its National Cancer Plan for England, outlining a decade-long strategy to improve cancer outcomes through faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and better support for patients. Key commitments include meeting all NHS cancer…
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NHS England Publishes Community Mental Health Survey 2024: National Qualitative Report
NHS England’s latest Community Mental Health Survey 2024: National Qualitative Report shares patients’ experiences, highlighting what’s working well and where services could improve. Find out the key themes and insights from this national report.
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Corridor Care and Long Waits in A&E: What People Are Experiencing
Long waits, corridor care, and the emotional toll on patients in A&E, our latest insight shows the serious challenges people face when urgent care is stretched to the limit.
Have you or a loved one experienced this in Cambridgeshire or…
Have you or a loved one experienced this in Cambridgeshire or…
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What the NHS Modernisation Bill Could Mean for Patient Voice Locally
The Government’s NHS Modernisation Bill proposes a series of changes that could reshape how patient and public feedback is collected across health…
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Reflecting on Patient Experience Week 2026: Listening to Local Voices Across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
During Patient Experience Week 2026, our team at Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough spoke to over 400 people across hospitals, GP practices…
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What Do People Want From NHS Communications?
Clear communication can make a huge difference to people’s experiences of healthcare. A new article from Healthwatch England explores what people say…
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Latest reports and publication
Neurodiversity Report - Barriers autistic young people face when accessing primary care services
Autistic young people continue to face significant barriers when accessing GP services, from communication challenges to sensory overload and inflexible systems. This co-produced report shares their lived experiences and highlights what needs to change. Read the findings and recommendations to understand how primary care can become more accessible and inclusive.
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Enter and View Report - The Orchards Care Home
Our latest Enter and View report shares first-hand observations and feedback from residents, relatives, and staff at The Orchards Care Home in Ely.
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