1. Support available when you have a terminal illness - planning end of life care

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    Palliative care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. We have pulled together some guidance to help you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and make decisions about your future care.

  2. Laura champions our campaign to improve information for disabled people

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    If you have a disability, impairment or sensory loss, the Accessible Information Standard gives you a right to health and care information in the way you need it – as well as communications support at appointments.

  3. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch has warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  4. Have your say on local services at Healthwatch's Annual Health and Care Summit

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    Championing Access - this year the spotlight is on equal access to health and care services and on the big changes to how services are working.

  5. There's never been a more important time for Healthwatch

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    More than 100 people joined us for our Championing Access Health and Care Summit in Peterborough earlier this month, just one week into the life of the new NHS structure.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  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 2022 to March 2023

    Report -

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.