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

Be part of an exciting new three-year lottery funded project to help improve the health and care experiences and outcomes of people in the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. You will be responsible for developing, co-ordinating and delivering our new 'Our Health Matters project’ supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Other opportunities also available.

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Be our new Chair

Use your skills and experience to help improve the public voice in health and care services for people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Remuneration of £8,922 per year.

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Information on Coronavirus

The main symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England on staying safe from Covid-19.

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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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Healthwatch conference looks at tackling health inequalities - book now

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...

I am overwhelmed by your support, time and kindness ...to know someone else thinks this isn't right and that somewhere the system is failing is so reassuring at such an upsetting time.

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Latest reports and publications

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Transforming urgent and emergency care

People across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have given their views...

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Join us as our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Project Manager

Be part of an exciting new three-year lottery funded project to help...

Advice and information

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Your questions about the Covid-19 vaccine

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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