1. Will’s story

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    South Cambridgeshire resident Will lost too much weight and became unwell with untreated Crohn’s disease after struggling to communicate with health professionals. Will is Deaf and uses British Sign Language.

  2. Wisbech and Doddington MIUs to close temporarily

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    Doddington and Wisbech minor injury units are to close - temporarily - on Monday, 6 April.

  3. 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.

  4. Latest guidance on testing for coronavirus

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    Free testing for coronavirus (Covid-19) from the NHS has ended for most people in England.

  5. Improving transition for young wheelchair users

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    Wheelchair users moving from children's to adult services are to be a focus for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Wheelchair Users' Forum.

  6. First findings published from our Covid-19 survey

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    Communications with patients and service users must be a priority as health and care services restart following the peak of the pandemic.

  7. Covid-19 briefing 1

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    The first findings from our Covid-19 survey are published - revealing people's experiences of health, care and community support during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

  8. 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?

  9. Government launches new obesity strategy

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    Government launches new obesity strategy as country urged to achieve a healthy weight to beat Covid-19 and protect the NHS.

  10. Getting the most out of online and telephone appointments

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    Our Healthwatch supported a national study into people's experiences of online and telephone consultations.

  11. 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.

  12. Second Healthwatch Covid briefing shows mixed picture

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    Most have had good healthcare, but people are worried about managing their health when treatment has been paused. And one in three have delayed getting help for a health condition.

  13. Covid-19 briefing 2

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    Our second briefing into people's experiences of health, social care and community support during the pandemic is published today.

  14. Minor injury unit opening - August update

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    Wisbech Minor Injury Unit (MIU) is to reopen next week and there are new opening hours for Ely MIU now that other local services have restarted.

  15. 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.

  16. Final survey briefing flags lonely motherhood journeys for some new mums

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    Our third and final briefing from our three-month Covid-19 survey is published today.

  17. Older People's Partnership Board minutes April 2021 to March 2022

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    Read about the issues being discussed by our Older People's Partnership Board over the last year.

  18. Sensory Impairment Partnership Board Minutes April 2021 to March 2022

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

  19. Learning Disability Partnership Board Minutes April 2021 to March 2022

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    Read about the issues the Learning Disability Partnership Board has been discussing over the last year.

  20. Delays and cancellations: people need information says our Chair

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    Coronavirus has had a big impact on the health system – resulting in delayed or cancelled operations, treatment, screenings and referrals for local people.

  21. 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.

  22. Report shines light on Covid health and care struggles

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    The final report from our three-month Covid survey is published today.

  23. Covid survey report highlights health and care struggles during pandemic

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    The final report from our Covid-19 survey - published today - highlights the health and care struggles of some of the most disadvantaged in our communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

  24. Staying well this winter

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    People across Cambridgeshire are being urged not to delay getting help for their health this winter. And our local NHS services say they are here to help you stay well, safely.

  25. Call out to South Asian community for diabetes care experiences

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    South Asian people living in Cambridgeshire are being asked to share their diabetes experiences.

  26. Temporary closure for Wisbech MIU

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    Wisbech Minor Injury Unit is to close temporarily on Monday - 18 January 2021 - so that staff can take on new vital roles in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  27. Health and care for the LGBTQ+ community

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    This article highlights some of the health issues – and inequalities – facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning plus (LGBTQ+) community.

  28. Report calls for national review of GP services

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    The way we use our GP practices has fundamentally shifted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  29. 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.

  30. Autistic Voices report will help shape new autism strategy for our area

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    Our new report highlighting the health and care experiences of autistic people from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is published today.

  31. Autistic Voices Report captures local people's lived experiences

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    Autistic Voices, our new report about the health and care experiences of autistic people from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, is published today.

  32. Are you on a hospital waiting list?

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    It’s an anxious, unsettling and frustrating time for many local people who are having to wait for non-urgent treatments and procedures as well as appointments and tests.

  33. Transforming urgent and emergency care

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    People across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have given their views in an England-wide consultation looking at new standards to measure the performance of urgent and emergency care.

  34. 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.

  35. Local people have their say in urgent care standards consultation

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    People across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have given their views about new standards for urgent care in hospitals across England.

  36. Sandie praises local NHS efforts to tackle Covid backlog

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    Healthcare staff across our area have been praised by our CEO Sandie Smith for their hard work in helping to tackle the Covid-caused backlog of patients needing care.