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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?
31 March 2021
Advice and Information
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Report calls for national review of GP services
The way we use our GP practices has fundamentally shifted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
25 March 2021
News
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Do you know anyone who could benefit from a GP Access card?
Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare.
24 March 2021
News
young people's mental health Cambridgeshire CAMHS
Supporting young people through the coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has had an impact on all of us. But young people have been hit very hard – with a rise in those troubled by anxiety, loneliness and social isolation.
16 March 2021
Advice and Information
young woman with mask getting her Covid vaccination
Vaccinations for people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are now getting their Covid-19 vaccinations.
11 March 2021
News
Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Chair Val Moore
Celebrating NHS staff achievements with HUC
Healthwatch Chair Val was delighted to be one of this year's judges at the recent HUC staff awards - celebrating the achievements of staff and teams within our local NHS 111 and out of hours' GP service provider.
5 March 2021
News
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Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Wednesday 10 March 2021
Join us online for our next Board meeting in public when Directors are being asked to approve our work programme and budget for 2021-22. They are also being asked to green light five new policies - including confidentiality and data protection.
3 March 2021
Report
Sharon Spindler - Chief Executive of Dhiverse
HIV in 2021 - tackling the stigma
As part of LGBTQ+ History Month, Sharron Spindler, Chief Executive of local sexual health charity Dhiverse, tells us that modern treatments make HIV a manageable long-term condition. But outdated attitudes and stigma remain a barrier to diagnosis.
25 February 2021
Blog
The road out of lockdown for Cambridgeshire people
The 'road map' out of lockdown - what to expect
On Tuesday 22 February, the Prime Minister set the ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown. And from 8 March people will see restrictions start to lift as part of a four step plan.
23 February 2021
News
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Health and care for the LGBTQ+ community
It’s February: LGBTQ+ History 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.
22 February 2021
Advice and Information
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Following my dreams - and becoming a mum
In this personal blog for LGBTQ+ History Month, our Healthwatch CEO, Sandie Smith, reflects on the road to parenthood – and the joy of being a mum.
18 February 2021
Blog
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NHS under pressure
Many NHS staff are about to start their second year on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. And lots of local people have told us how hard they are finding the current lockdown.
15 February 2021
News