1. How Mick uses his experience of losing his eyesight to help improve social care services

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    Huntingdonshire resident, Mick Scadden, told us about his experience of losing his eyesight, how it affected his mental health and what he does now to help make services better for other people.

  2. We're here ... and we're listening

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    It's business as usual for Healthwatch says CEO Sandie Smith. And it's more important than ever for local people to tell us how their health and care has been affected during the coronavirus crisis.

  3. How are people with sensory impairments coping in the pandemic?

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    Imagine trying to socially distance or navigate a new supermarket layout if you can't see. Or how about trying to communicate with a health professional wearing a mask if you rely on lip-reading?

  4. Using health services in lockdown - Rob's experience

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    Rob is one of the 19,000+ people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have been shielding for the last four months. As shielding is due to be paused tomorrow, he reflects on his experience of care.

  5. Eight ... and counting

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    Our Healthwatch is eight years old this month. Here, CEO Sandie Smith reflects on a unique 12 months. And thanks everyone who has supported us and shared their experiences to help us learn from the pandemic.

  6. Making care better for people with sensory loss

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    We're recruiting volunteers to help improve care services for local people with sight and hearing loss. Like to get involved?

  7. Help fly the flag for family carers

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    We're looking for volunteers from across Cambridgeshire to help make care better for people with disabilities, older people and family carers.
    If you've got lived experience of using social care services, your experience could really help others.

  8. 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.