News and reports

Living with the long-term condition endometriosis, Becki Dobbin describes herself as an ‘Endo Warrior’. It’s an appropriate title, as she has certainly had to battle to receive the care she needs over recent years.

There’s never a good time to break your ankle. But doing so outdoors on the hottest day of the year, and with the 999 emergency phone network completely out of action, might be one of the worst.

An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system, which is causing disruption in the majority of GP practices.

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) is launching an open conversation to gather the views of everyone living in the region on the future of healthcare in the region.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

Our Annual Report for 2023-24 is published today and highlights the work of our Healthwatch over the last year. It shows how your feedback has helped influence improvements in health and care services.

Our Annual Report 2023-24 highlights the work of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough during the past year and demonstrates that, by listening to your lived experiences, together we can make a difference.

“I can’t watch the TV with two eyes.” That quip sums up all you need to know about Mia Hansson and her constant need to be doing something creative and meaningful with her time.

Join our online Annual General Meeting and find out about our business processes over the last 12 months.

Our July meeting will be followed by our Annual General Meeting which will focus on our business process, our Annual Report, and our audited finances.

We live in a digital age. As health and care services continue to adapt to advances in technology and incorporate the benefits it can offer, our digital inclusion survey investigated how this shift is impacting service users.