Commuity Values Panellist
Is it OK to redirect people from A&E if they don't need emergency care?
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.
31 January 2020
Report
Community Values Panel member
Over the counter medicines on prescription - can our NHS afford this?
Big savings can be made for the NHS if people buy over the counter medicines rather than ask for them on prescription.
31 January 2020
Report
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Community Values Panel helps NHS
A unique approach to tackling funding issues in our local NHS has been highlighted in our newly-published Community Values Panel reports.
31 January 2020
News
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Help keep vulnerable adults and children safe from harm
Abuse can happen anywhere, by anyone. Some forms of abuse and neglect are obvious. Others are hidden. You can help by spotting and reporting any signs of neglect or exploitation of children or adults at risk.
24 January 2020
Advice and Information
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Physical Disability Partnership Board - Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference for the Physical Disability Partnership Board.
21 January 2020
Report
Woman picking up a prescription at chemist's
Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?
​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.
17 January 2020
Advice and Information
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New Directors join our Board
Two new directors have joined our Healthwatch Board. Nadia Emmony and Paul Jobling were endorsed at our Board meeting in Cambridge yesterday.
16 January 2020
News
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Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 15 January 2020
Our Directors will be hearing about the 'Best Start in Life' programme from Helen Freeman of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Public Health team.
8 January 2020
Report
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Carers' Partnership Board Terms of Reference 2020
Read the Carers' Partnership Board's Terms of Reference
7 January 2020
Report
Treatment centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital
"Requires improvement" CQC rating for Hinchingbrooke Hospital and NWAFT
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) has been given a "requires improvement" overall rating following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
23 December 2019
News
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Older People's Partnership Board Terms of Reference 2019/20
Read the Terms of Reference for the Older People's Partnership Board 2019/20
13 December 2019
Report
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New patient group gets policy change at hospital trust
A new patient group - recruited with help from Healthwatch - is up and running, aiming to help shape policy and services at local hospitals.
9 December 2019
News