Healthwatch Cambridgeshire | Your spotlight on health and social care services

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Tell us about your experiences of NHS and social care services

Health and social care services are working hard to care for us all in these difficult times. And the way most services are provided has changed to help keep people safe from Covid-19. Your ongoing feedback is crucial in helping services make sure people get the support they need. The survey is also available in BSL.

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Join our team

Could you be our new Partnership Support Officer? This part-time role involves using your communications, administration and people skills to help us connect with more local people across Cambridgeshire.

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Coronavirus guidance and information

Social distancing and most legal restrictions to control Covid-19 have now been lifted. But some key precautions remain in place. Read the latest advice and information on keeping protected.

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What Healthwatch does Cambridgeshire

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put your views at the heart of care.

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News and views

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Volunteer as a 'Health Champion' to help improve how services work for local people

And be part of a small team listening to the views of local people and making recommendations to improve care. You'll be remunerated for the time you give.

Changes in primary care are coming thick and fast, so it's important to focus on the people behind the headlines and statistics - and make sure their voices are heard.

Saqib Rehman, Director Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Latest reports and publications

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Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Wednesday 21 July 2021

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Healthwatch Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Wednesday 21 July 2021

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Advice and information

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Your questions about the Covid-19 vaccine - updated

The NHS is working hard to roll out the Covid-19 vaccination programme - the biggest it has ever undertaken - at the same time as continuing to be there for everyone who needs care. The vaccine programme is now open up to all adults.

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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

End of life 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 how to manage your day to day decisions.

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Using NHS 111 to book into A & E

Many people know to contact NHS 111 if they need urgent health care or advice. But did you know the service can now book time slots for you at A & E or at a minor injury unit, GP or pharmacy if more appropriate?

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