1. Call out to South Asian community for diabetes care experiences

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    South Asian people living in Cambridgeshire are being asked to share their diabetes experiences.

  2. Stay patient for the vaccine urges CEO Sandie

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    The Covid-19 vaccines are here and rolling out across our area. But please stay patient, our Healthwatch CEO Sandie Smith told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire listeners this week.

  3. Welcome to our new Directors

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    Three new members have been appointed to our Healthwatch Board.

  4. Temporary closure for Wisbech MIU

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    Wisbech Minor Injury Unit is to close temporarily on Monday - 18 January 2021 - so that staff can take on new vital roles in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  5. Making sure you count - the national census is coming

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    The census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.

  6. NHS under pressure

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    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.

  7. The 'road map' out of lockdown - what to expect

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    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.

  8. Celebrating NHS staff achievements with HUC

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    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.

  9. Vaccinations for people with learning disabilities

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    People with learning disabilities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are now getting their Covid-19 vaccinations.

  10. Do you know anyone who could benefit from a GP Access card?

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    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.

  11. Report calls for national review of GP services

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    The way we use our GP practices has fundamentally shifted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  12. Helping to tackle vaccine hesitancy

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    Our Engagement Officer Rebwar has been helping to get Covid-19 vaccination, testing and self-isolation information out to communities in Peterborough and Fenland.

  13. Are you on a hospital waiting list?

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    It’s an anxious, unsettling and frustrating time for many local people who are having to wait for non-urgent treatments and procedures as well as appointments and tests.

  14. Making it easier for Deaf people to share their views

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    Today, as part of Deaf Awareness Week, we have launched our new British Sign Language survey to help Deaf people share their views on health and social care services locally.

  15. Autistic Voices report will help shape new autism strategy for our area

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    Our new report highlighting the health and care experiences of autistic people from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is published today.

  16. Why ReSPECT matters in decisions near the end of life

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    The local NHS has responded to a letter from us promising improvements to end of life care for people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

  17. Helping everyone to Keep on Moving

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    Our new "transport for all" report calls for greater awareness about the needs of older people and people with disabilities to Keep on Moving.

  18. Local people have their say in urgent care standards consultation

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    People across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have given their views about new standards for urgent care in hospitals across England.

  19. Healthwatch conference looks at tackling health inequalities - book now

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    Bookings are now open for 'On equal terms" our Healthwatch Conference and AGM, in July. The spotlight will be on the issue of health inequalities and looking at how people can be better involved in developing services that work well for everyone.

  20. Sandie praises local NHS efforts to tackle Covid backlog

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    Healthcare staff across our area have been praised by our CEO Sandie Smith for their hard work in helping to tackle the Covid-caused backlog of patients needing care.

  21. Data sharing of GP patient records

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    National plans to share GP patient records for planning and research have been shelved until 1 September.

  22. Empowering patients to share decision making on treatment and care

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    Our Healthwatch has helped shape new recommendations aimed at putting people at the centre of decisions about their treatment and care.

  23. Our 2020-2021 Annual Report — out today

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    Our Annual Report for 2020-21 is published today and highlights the work of our Healthwatch through the Covid-19 pandemic and more.

  24. NHS-funded IVF treatment reinstated in our area

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    NHS-funded specialist IVF treatment is to be reinstated in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough after a five year pause.

  25. 'Co-pro' champ Enzo is improving services for all

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    Enzo, from Peterborough, is a long serving member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Learning Disability Partnership Board.

  26. Covid safety measures stay in place at healthcare settings

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    Anyone using or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and stick to social distancing rules.

  27. Your views help make changes across the country

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    The views of people in Cambridgeshire have helped make national change to health and care across England.

  28. How online therapy appointments can open treatment to more people

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    Gary Lee, a local NHS therapist, spoke at our 'On equal terms' conference last week and shared how online therapy appointments were opening up treatment to people who would not have been able to access it before.

  29. Making services work better by involving the people who use them - through co-production

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    Services that are developed in partnership with the people who use them work better for everyone. Healthwatch's Graham Lewis was joined by Lois Sidney and Dave Lee of the SUN Network to talk co-production at our 'On Equal Terms' conference last week.

  30. Helping people get online and access services locally

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    Digital exclusion is more complicated than just not having a computer and in this workshop at our recent 'On Equal Terms' conference, we explored what the issues are and some of the work being done locally to tackle it.

  31. Keeping people independent in their community for longer

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    Grace Clark, a service manager at Cambridgeshire County Council, tells us about technology enabled care and services that help people stay healthy in their community for longer, in this workshop at our 'On Equal Terms' conference.

  32. How new Health and Care Experience profiles can help improve care

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    Our Healthwatch was involved in an innovative pilot project to help health and care systems across the country understand how well they are supporting people in their communities who may face more barriers to care. 

  33. New rapid diagnostic service launched at Hinchingbrooke

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    Hinchingbrooke Hospital patients with abnormal test results and those arriving with worrying symptoms suggestive of cancer are being targeted in a new fast-track diagnostic service.

  34. Have your say on our area's new autism stategy

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    Your views are wanted on new plans on how to support autistic children, young people and adults in Cambridgeshire over the next five years.

  35. We're back in business – talk to us!

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    Our Engagement team are back to doing what they love best – meeting people in our local communities and listening to their experiences.

  36. Meet our new Chair Stewart Francis

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    Our Healthwatch has appointed a new Chair to succeed Val Moore who is stepping down this month after six years as strategic lead of our organisation.

  37. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  38. Thank you Susan, Nik and Margaret

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    This month we said farewell – and a big thank you – to three of our long-serving Directors.

  39. Tribute to our retiring Chair Val

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    Val Moore, our Chair for the last six years, officially handed in her Healthwatch badge last night.