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Tell us your care home experiences
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on care home residents and on their friends and families and staff. Our new survey records your experiences and challenges over the last 12-18 months – and asks what life is like...
12 October 2021
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Are you able to visit loved ones in local care homes?
Limits on visitors at care homes have been lifted in updated Government guidance. But is this making a...
2 December 2021
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Improving GP websites – our reports spark action
Over the last year, we’ve been pressing for improvements to GP websites to make them easier for patients to...
10 November 2021
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There aren’t any other long-term conditions that have the same level of stigma as HIV. This stigma is also a barrier for many people, when it comes to needing a HIV test.
Sharron Spindler, Chief Executive of Dhiverse
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Latest reports and publications

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Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Wednesday 10 November 2021
2 November 2021
Board meeting in public, led by our new Chair Stewart Francis. We be...
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Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Wednesday 15 September 2021
8 September 2021
Come along to our next Board meeting in public. We'll be...
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Advice and information

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Finding an NHS Dentist in Cambridgeshire
Everyone should be able to get the care and advice they need to keep their teeth, gums and mouth healthy. But lots of people tell us how hard it is to find an NHS dentist in Cambridgeshire.
23 November 2021
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What to expect when waiting for care
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.
17 November 2021
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Your questions about the Covid-19 vaccine - updated
The Covid 19 vaccination programme continues to roll out locally - young people aged 16 and 17 years are now eligible for a second jab and the booster programme opens to people aged 40+ or at risk from Covid-19.
17 September 2021

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