News and reports

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.

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

Forthcoming dates for the Learning Disability Partnership Board meetings 2025: 5th June, 4th September, 4th December.

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

Forthcoming dates for the Sensory Impairment Partnership Board meetings 2025: 15th May, 21st August, 20th November.

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

Forthcoming dates for the Physical Disability Partnership Board meetings 2025: 20th May, 19th August, 18th November.

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

Forthcoming dates for the Older People's Partnership Board meetings 2025: 9th June, 8th September, 8th December.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a report into the services provided at eye clinics based at local hospitals. This report is supplementary to the first visit in September 2024.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a new report on tackling health inequalities which contains the findings of our recent Summit event. In attendance were members of the public with lived experience of health inequalities, healthcare professionals and policymakers.

Read the minutes from the meetings of the Carers' Partnership Board April 2024 to March 2025.

Read about the issues the Learning Disability Partnership Board has been discussing over the last year.

Read about the issues being discussed by our Older People's Partnership Board over the last year.

Read the minutes from Physical Disability Partnership Board over the last year.