News and reports

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a report into the services provided at the Cambridge Shelford Bottom Hospice, an Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. The visit took place on the 13th March 2025.

A round up of discussion and action points from our recent Huntingdonshire Health and Care Forum held on the 1st April. If you missed this free public event, you can catch up on the details below.

Would you like to join our next Huntingdonshire Health and Care Forum? It's on the 1st July at the Lady Olivia Centre, Huntingdon, from 2pm to 4:30pm. Everyone is welcome - just turn up! Refreshments available.

A round up of discussion and action points from our recent Cambridge and South Cambs Health and Care Forum held on the 2nd April. If you missed this free public event, you can catch up on the details below.

Would you like to join our next Cambridge and South Cambs Health and Care Forum? It's on the 2nd July at the Meadows Community Hub, Cambridge, from 10am to 12:30pm. Everyone is welcome - just turn up! Refreshments available.

A round up of discussion and action points from our recent Fenland and East Cambs Health and Care Forum held on the 10th April. If you missed this free public event, you can catch up on the details below.

Would you like to join our next Fenland and East Cambs Health and Care Forum? It's on the 10th July at the Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech, from 10am to 12:30pm. Everyone is welcome - just turn up! Refreshments available.

We are pleased to present the findings of our Life Changes Report, commissioned by Cambridgeshire South Care Partnership (CSCP). Building on previous research with Community Researcher Volunteers, this report looks into what support is needed for people going through life changes and will be used to help plan future services in local neighbourhoods.

Our strategy sets out what the public have told us is most important for Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Healthwatch Peterborough to do over the next five years.

Our March Board meeting will include the Chairs and CEO's updates on our activity since Januarys meeting as well as our draft strategy for 2025 to 2030.

We are pleased to present the findings of our Digital Enablers Survey, conducted on behalf of the NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, which captured valuable feedback from the community on the future of digital access to health and care services.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and ideas. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping how digital tools can better support people across our area. The responses from this survey will help inform the procurement specification, which will guide the next steps in developing a new digital front door.

We appreciate all your contributions.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a report into the services provided at the Sue Ryder Hospice, Thorpe Hall, Peterborough.

The visit took place on the 25th November 2024.

The purpose of these visits was to talk to patients and gain a greater understanding of their experiences of the services that the clinics provide, identify what is working well and what improvements could be made.

Our January Board meeting will include the Chairs and CEO's updates on our activity since Septembers meeting as well as the annual report on our Volunteering activity provided by Caroline Tyrrell-Jones, Head of Operations.

Youthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has released its 2024 Vaping Report, highlighting critical insights into vaping trends among young people. This research reflects the perspectives, behaviours, and concerns of local youth, providing a understanding of the growing prevalence of vaping in the region.

The report is the result of engagement, including surveys and focus groups conducted with young people aged 11-25. It uncovers key findings, such as the fact that 66% of young people had their first vaping experience between ages 13-16, with single-use vapes being the most popular choice. Alarmingly, 92% of respondents believe vaping is harmful to health, and 93% recognise its environmental impact, particularly the challenges of recycling disposable vapes.

Youthwatch members have also issued strong recommendations, including introducing early preventative education, enhancing recycling awareness, and providing targeted cessation support for young people already vaping. The report emphasises the role of peer pressure, social trends, and stress relief as significant motivators for vaping.

This report sheds light on a pressing public health issue, empowering local authorities, schools, and health services to take informed action and support the well-being of young people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Minutes from the meetings of the Carers' Partnership Board April 2025 to March 2026 will be published here once the meetings have taken place.

Forthcoming dates for Carers Partnership Board meetings 2025: 9th September, 11th November.