1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  3. First Steps to Health report published

    Report -

    Over 1,000 people told us what their First Steps to Health would be in an innovative survey to find out about local people's attitudes to using primary care services.

  4. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  5. Sorting out a problem with healthcare

    Advice and Information -

    NHS care is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. Find out how to complain about healthcare services.

  6. Community Values Panel helps NHS

    News -

    A unique approach to tackling funding issues in our local NHS has been highlighted in our newly-published Community Values Panel reports.

  7. Over the counter medicines on prescription - can our NHS afford this?

    Report -

    Big savings can be made for the NHS if people buy over the counter medicines rather than ask for them on prescription.

  8. First findings published from our Covid-19 survey

    News -

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

  9. Covid-19 briefing 1

    Report -

    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.

  10. Staying well this winter

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

  12. Covid safety measures stay in place at healthcare settings

    News -

    Anyone using or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and stick to social distancing rules.

  13. Let's Talk: Royston survey launched

    News -

    NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, part of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS), is working together to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Royston.

  14. The Integrated Care System – One year on

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  16. Keeping mental health on the agenda

    News -

    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.

  17. Our first year

    Report -

    In our first Annual Report we show you how we've helped make a difference to local services based on what you've told us.

  18. Annual Report 2014 - 15

    Report -

    Welcome to our second annual report. It has been a busy year where we have worked hard to raise our profile, talk to more people about their experiences of care and build positive relationships with a diverse range of partner organisations.

  19. Making care better with you - what we did in 2015-16

    Report -

    This annual report tells the stories of how we have helped local people shape services and the difference our Healthwatch has made.

  20. Our annual report - it starts with you

    Report -

    Last year, we talked with more than 3,800 Cambridgeshire people from communities across the county to find out what is important to them. Their stories of care have helped us influence and improve local health and care services.

  21. Healthwatch Cambridgeshire launch

    News -

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

  22. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 16 January 2014

    Report -

    Board Meeting of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire

  23. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 13 June 2013

    Report -

    Board Meeting of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire

  24. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 12 September 2013

    Report -

    Papers for the Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting.

  25. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 13 November 2013

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board Meeting

  26. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 19 March 2014

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public.

  27. Healthwatch Board Meeting in public - 15 May 2014

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting

  28. Healthwatch Board meeting in public and AGM - 16 July 2014

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting and first AGM

  29. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 18 September 2014

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public

  30. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 12 November 2014

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting

  31. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 14 January 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public.

  32. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 11 March 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public

  33. Thank you to retiring board member Mike

    News -

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

  34. Healthwatch Board Meeting in public - 20 May 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public.

  35. Healthwatch Board meeting in public and AGM - 15 July 2015

    Report -

    You are welcome to come to our second Annual General Meeting.

  36. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 9 September 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public.

  37. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 18 November 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public.

  38. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 20 January 2016

    Report -

    Our Board will be asking the CCG about the older people's contract which ended last month.

  39. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 16 March 2016

    Report -

    Our Board will hear an update on what's happening at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and ideas for the future.

  40. Healthwatch Board meeting in public and AGM - 13 July 2016

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire AGM followed by a Board meeting in public

  41. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 14 September 2016

    Report -

    You are welcome to attend this meeting in public. 7pm - 9pm at The Meadows Community Centre, Room 2, 1 St Catherine’s Road, Cambridge, CB4 3XJ.

  42. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 9 November 2016

    Report -

    You are welcome to attend this meeting which will be held in public 7pm - 9pm, Wednesday 9 November at the Maple Centre, 6 Oak Drive, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN.

  43. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 18 Januray 2017

    Report -

    You are welcome to attend this meeting which will be held in public 7pm - 9pm, Wednesday 18 January at The Meadows Community Centre, 1 St Catharine’s Road, Cambridge, CB4 3XJ

  44. Healthwatch Board meeting in public -15 March 2017

    Report -

    You are welcome to attend this meeting which will be held in public 7pm - 9pm, Wednesday 15 March at The Maple Centre, 6 Oak Drive, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN

  45. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 3 May 2017

    Report -

    Come to our first Board Meeting as a combined Healthwatch for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

  46. Making a Difference Together - Our Annual Report

    Report -

    In the last year, we listened to more than 4,000 people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to find out what is important to them.

  47. The difference you've helped us make - our annual report

    Report -

    Our Healthwatch has helped to improve health and care services for some of the most vulnerable people in our area thanks to the experiences local people have shared.

  48. Healthwatch Board meeting in public and AGM - Wednesday 7 July 2017

    Report -

    Annual General Meeting for Healthwatch Cambridgeshire.