News and reports

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge have taken part in a review of new Accident & Emergency targets.

The NHS Constitution is a useful document to know – setting out what patients, the public and the staff working for it can expect from the NHS.

The number of people using urgent and emergency care services is increasing. And people are often arriving at A&E when they don't need to be there.

Big savings can be made for the NHS if people buy over the counter medicines rather than ask for them on prescription.

A unique approach to tackling funding issues in our local NHS has been highlighted in our newly-published Community Values Panel reports.

Terms of Reference for the Physical Disability Partnership Board.

Two new directors have joined our Healthwatch Board. Nadia Emmony and Paul Jobling were endorsed at our Board meeting in Cambridge yesterday.

Our Directors will be hearing about the 'Best Start in Life' programme from Helen Freeman of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Public Health team.

Read the Carers' Partnership Board's Terms of Reference.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) has been given a "requires improvement" overall rating following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Read the Terms of Reference for the Older People's Partnership Board

A new patient group - recruited with help from Healthwatch - is up and running, aiming to help shape policy and services at local hospitals.