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Support to help people waiting for hospital care
More than eighty-five thousand people are now waiting for hospital care in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Although this may be just the tip of the iceberg and some are ‘missing’ from this count as they’ve not come forward for treatment.
18 January 2022
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Get on Board with us – and improve services for everyone
New members are wanted on the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Partnership Boards. Could you use your knowledge and experience of using social care to help others?
17 January 2022
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Christmas wishes to all our communities and our NHS and care teams
We would like to wish all of our supporters a very happy Christmas.
16 December 2021
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QE Hospital update at Fenland and East Cambs Forum
New facilities will open at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn early next year. And there could be an announcement on new hospital funding in January.
15 December 2021
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Problems getting a Covid-19 booster vaccine tops latest Health and Care Forum
Covid-19 booster vaccines and Shared Care Records were two of the big topics of conversation at last week’s Cambridge and South Cambs Health and Care Forum.
6 December 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 difference for local families getting to see their loved ones?
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 access and find essential information. And at our November Board Meeting we heard action is being taken by our Clinical Commissioning Group.
10 November 2021
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Our Leaving Hospital work is shortlisted for a national award
Our Healthwatch has been shortlisted for a national award for our work to improve the way patients are discharged from hospital.
28 October 2021
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Remembering Alena
The Healthwatch team is deeply saddened to report the passing of Alena Taylor, former Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Physical Disability Partnership Board.
25 October 2021
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Government action demanded on NHS dentistry
Your feedback about problems finding an NHS dentist has resulted in a call to the Government for "vital investment" and a national recovery plan about NHS dentistry services.
22 October 2021
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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 now.
12 October 2021
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Talking about my mental health was life-changing
In this special blog for World Mental Health Day, Associate Director and new graduate Chelsia reflects on how the pandemic has affected young people like her – and highlights some of the practical things she's learned to maintain good mental health.
10 October 2021
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