Healthwatch Cambridgeshire | Your spotlight on health and social care services

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Join our team

Be our new Administration Officer and use your organisational and people skills to help local people connect and share their health and care experiences with our Healthwatch. Salary of £21,000 pro rata (pay award pending) for 25 hours per week - plus an 8% employer pension contribution and a golden hello.

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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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Volunteer with us

Our volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch can help you develop skills, gain experience and make a difference to your community.

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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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Championing what matters to you

It has been another extraordinary year as Covid-19 has continued to affect everyone’s lives. Our Annual report tells some of our stories from the last twelve months and the difference you’ve made by sharing your experiences...

‘I was seen in A&E with chest pain - it was due to having Covid pneumonia. Every member of staff was superb. I had bloods, X-ray and ECG. No treatment needed. Just told to go home and rest and that it would take time. Excellent care.’

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Latest reports and publications

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Our annual report 2021 to 2022

Our Annual Report for 2021-22 is published today and highlights the...

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Healthwatch Board Meeting in public - Wednesday 29 June 2022

At our June meeting, we will be looking at people's experiences...

Advice and information

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Health and care for the LGBTQ+ community

It’s PRIDE month. And an opportunity to highlight some of the health issues – and inequalities – facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning plus (LGBTQ+) community.

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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

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

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.

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