1. Healthwatch signs up to Time to Change mental health campaign

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    We are supporting mental health in the workplace. At our annual general meeting (AGM) n Sawtry last week, we gave our backing to the Time to Change campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination.

  2. Keeping mental health on the agenda

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    Mental health came under the spotlight at our annual general meeting (AGM) last week when an expert panel was invited to discuss service provision and support.

  3. Healthwatch Cambridgeshire launch

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire welcomed more than 140 people to its launch event in the St Ives Corn Exchange on Wednesday 10 July 2013.

  4. Thank you to retiring board member Mike

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    We said a big thank you and a sad goodbye to Director Mike Hewins at our AGM this month.

  5. New Directors join our Board

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    Two new directors have joined our Healthwatch Board. Nadia Emmony and Paul Jobling were endorsed at our Board meeting in Cambridge yesterday.

  6. What we are doing to help tackle coronavirus

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    We are closing down all face to face activities for the next 12 weeks, whilst we work to support the local NHS and care organisations manage the coronavirus crisis in our area.

  7. Our health and care forums are back - online!

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    Cambridgeshire health and care forums are moving online so that people can continue to have their say on local services.

  8. Thank you to retiring board members Graham, Sue and Frances

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    At our Annual General Meeting today – online due to coronavirus restrictions – we said a sad goodbye to three of our Healthwatch Directors: Graham, Sue and Frances.

  9. Our volunteers' programme earns UK quality award

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    Healthwatch is toasting its volunteers after being awarded the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) award.

  10. Let's restart health services together

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    Healthwatch Chair Val Moore was on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on Monday calling for local people to be involved and informed about restarting local NHS services.

  11. Staying connected: not everyone’s online

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    The Covid-19 outbreak and social distancing rules have affected the way organisations and support groups meet.

  12. Welcome to our new Directors

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    Three new members have been appointed to our Healthwatch Board.

  13. Healthwatch conference looks at tackling health inequalities - book now

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    Bookings are now open for 'On equal terms" our Healthwatch Conference and AGM, in July. The spotlight will be on the issue of health inequalities and looking at how people can be better involved in developing services that work well for everyone.

  14. Our 2020-2021 Annual Report — out today

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    Our Annual Report for 2020-21 is published today and highlights the work of our Healthwatch through the Covid-19 pandemic and more.

  15. Your views help make changes across the country

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    The views of people in Cambridgeshire have helped make national change to health and care across England.

  16. We're back in business – talk to us!

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    Our Engagement team are back to doing what they love best – meeting people in our local communities and listening to their experiences.

  17. Meet our new Chair Stewart Francis

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    Our Healthwatch has appointed a new Chair to succeed Val Moore who is stepping down this month after six years as strategic lead of our organisation.

  18. Thank you Susan, Nik and Margaret

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    This month we said farewell – and a big thank you – to three of our long-serving Directors.

  19. Tribute to our retiring Chair Val

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    Val Moore, our Chair for the last six years, officially handed in her Healthwatch badge last night.

  20. Meet our new Directors

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    Three new Directors have joined the Healthwatch Board. And Associate Director Chelsia Lake also becomes a Director.

  21. Directors hear update on NHS dentistry problems

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    Continuing NHS dentistry issues, the closure of an NHS Patient Helpdesk supporting people waiting for care, and healthcare for Ukrainian refugees in our area were among the topics discussed at our March Board meeting yesterday.

  22. Call for Deaf volunteers to help improve adult social care

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    Join the Sensory Impairment Partnership Board and help improve health and social care services for people with sensory impairments.

  23. Taking your views to the heart of decision making

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    The introduction of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System from 1 July gives us a unique chance to feed people’s views into the planning and running of services – especially the voices of those who are not being heard now.

  24. Championing what matters to you

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    It has been another extraordinary year as Covid-19 has continued to affect everyone’s lives. Our Annual report tells some of our stories from the last twelve months and the difference you’ve made by sharing your experiences of care.

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

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

  26. 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. 

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Campaign to improve accessible information about healthcare continues

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

  34. Your health and social care champion

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    Our Annual Report 2022-23 highlights the work of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough during the last twelve months and the vital role you play in helping us make an impact.

  35. Local Health and Care Forum welcomes Chair of Healthwatch England

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    Our Fenland & East Cambridgeshire Health and Care Forum welcomed a special guest on 8th February, as the Chair of Healthwatch England, Professor David Croisdale-Appleby, attended.

  36. Jess Slater announced as new CEO of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are delighted to announce the appointment of Jess Slater as our new CEO. Jess will officially take up her new role on Monday 13th May.

  37. Jess Slater joins Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as new CEO

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    Jess Slater has begun her new role as CEO of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire, bringing with her 19 years of dedicated experience in the voluntary sector with Northamptonshire Older Persons.