1. Roundtable Discussion on Disability Hate Crime

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  2. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  3. Beating isolation and loneliness on World Mental Health Day

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    World Mental Health Day sheds light on the importance of mental well-being and the struggles many of us face. This year, we're focusing on two pressing themes: isolation and loneliness. In Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we are fortunate to have a valuable resource that can help combat these feelings – NHS Talking Therapies. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of World Mental Health Day, the challenges of isolation and loneliness, and how NHS Talking Therapies can be a beacon of hope.

  4. Stoptober: Your journey to quit smoking and the facts about vaping in the UK

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    As autumn arrives, so does Stoptober – a month dedicated to helping people in the UK quit smoking. Smoking is a habit that can harm your health in numerous ways, but the journey to quitting can be tough. In this article, we'll discuss Stoptober, provide some vital statistics from the UK, and address the issues surrounding vaping as a potential aid for those trying to kick the habit.

  5. Tackling disability hate crime

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    It’s Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023. Our Partnership Development Manager Graham Lewis talks about how our Healthwatch and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Partnership Boards are highlighting disability hate crime.

  6. Board meeting in public

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  7. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Wednesday 25 October 2023

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    Our October meeting will include an annual update from our Communications Team.

  8. New milestone for specialist children’s hospital in the East of England

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    Cambridge Children’s Hospital (CCH) has been given the green light to proceed to the Final Business Case stage of the Project. The Project had its Outline Business Case approved in principle by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care on 29 September 2023.

  9. Huntingdonshire Health and Care Forum

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  10. Healthwatch Summit shines light on challenges facing Adult Social Care

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    At our recent Healthwatch Summit – Adult Social Care: Meeting the challenges, we welcomed a wide range of local health professionals and service users who shared their experiences.

  11. The Integrated Care System – One year on

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    In this article, we explain the role of Integrated Care Boards and Integrated Care Systems, identify their different roles, and look at how Healthwatch works with them.

  12. Our CEO Julian Stanley Discusses £2 Million Funding Boost for Drug and Alcohol Misuse in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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    In a recent interview on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, our CEO, Julian Stanley, addressed the pressing issue of drug and alcohol misuse in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The conversation delved into the complexities of addiction and the impact it has on individuals and the community.

  13. Fenland and East Cambs Health and Care Forum

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  14. Cambridge and South Cambs Health and Care Forum

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  15. Cambridge University Hospitals sets up helpline for patients following data breach

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    Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) has issued an apology to its patients following two data breaches resulting from Freedom of Information responses made in 2020 and 2021, one relating to maternity patients, and one relating to cancer patients. In total, 22,446 patients have been affected.

  16. Christmas message from our Healthwatch

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    On behalf of the staff and Board here at Healthwatch, we would like to wish all our supporters a very happy Christmas.

  17. Huntingdonshire Health and Care Forum

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  18. Wheelchair Users’ Forum

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  19. Remembering Elspeth Jones

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    Our Partnership Development Manager Graham Lewis pays tribute to Elspeth Jones, whose funeral is being held on Wednesday 20th December: