1. Healthwatch policy - Annual leave

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    This policy says what annual leave allowance we give to staff. It was approved at our Board's meeting in July 2021.

  2. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 16 January 2014

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    Board Meeting of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire

  3. Healthwatch Policy - Alcohol and Drugs

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    This policy says what our approach to drugs and alcohol in our offices and at our events is. It was approved at our Board's meeting in September 2021.

  4. Healthwatch Policy - Absence

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    This policy says how we manage staff absence from work due to sickness. It was approved at our Board's meeting in Nov 2020.

  5. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 19 March 2014

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public.

  6. Healthwatch Board Meeting in public - 15 May 2014

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting

  7. Our first year

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    In our first Annual Report we show you how we've helped make a difference to local services based on what you've told us.

  8. Register of Interests

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    This document says what other health, care or political organisations that our Directors may be involved in that could potentially provide a conflict of interests in their role with our Healthwatch. It was last updated in July 2023.

  9. Healthwatch Board meeting in public and AGM - 16 July 2014

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting and first AGM

  10. Healthwatch wants equal access to shaping maternity services for all new and potential parents

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire has found that local people don’t all have the same chance to feedback on their experience of maternity care due to inequalities in funding local Maternity Service Liaison Committees (MSLCs).

  11. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 18 September 2014

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting in public

  12. Healthwatch Cambridgeshire launches Using People's Stories Guidance

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    We have launched our own good practice guidance to collecting and using people's stories to help improve health and care services.

  13. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - 12 November 2014

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire Board meeting

  14. Partnership Boards success over cost-of-living and ability to pay for care

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    Rising energy and food bills have been the main focus of the cost-of-living crisis. However, people’s ability to pay their assessed contributions to councils towards their care and support costs has also been affected by the current situation.

  15. Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough announces new CEO

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    We are delighted to announce the appointment of Julian Stanley as CEO of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Julian will succeed Sandie Smith, who is set to retire in March 2023 after ten years in the role.

  16. Frances Dewhurst and Ann Green join Board as Non-Executive Directors

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    We’re delighted that our Healthwatch Board continues to develop and grow and we recently welcomed two new members; Frances Dewhurst and Ann Green.

  17. Tackling Health Inequalities - our second Health Champions report

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    Our ‘Tackling Health Inequalities’ report shares the findings of a series of workshops conducted by our Health Champion volunteers.

  18. Healthwatch volunteers investigate health inequalities across Cambridgeshire in latest report

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    Research conducted by a group of our Healthwatch volunteers, known as Health Champions, has helped us deliver a report into health inequalities affecting people locally.

  19. Accessible Information Standard – a push for progress

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    Healthwatch England is urging NHS England to make progress in its review of the Accessible Information Standard and ensure that all Trusts across the country comply with its legally-binding requirements.

  20. Volunteer as a 'Healthwatch Community Researcher' to help improve how services work for local people

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    This is a great opportunity to be part of a small team listening to the views of local people and making recommendations to improve care.

  21. Healthwatch Board Meeting in public - Wednesday 26 April 2023

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    Our first Board meeting of 2023 will be attended by our new CEO, Julian Stanley, and include a review provided by our Information and Signposting team.

  22. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    As we mark our 10th anniversary, Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is highlighting the difference the public have made to improve NHS and social care services.

  23. Healthwatch puts out call for new Non-Executive Directors

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    We are looking for local people to join our Board to help us continue to ensure that we are well run and meet our statutory duties as a local Healthwatch. 

  24. Looking after your mental health

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    This article focuses on tackling anxiety and highlighting the importance of taking care of your mental health.

  25. Healthwatch Chair receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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    Stewart Francis, Chair of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Peterborough City Council for his services to Health, Transport, Broadcasting and Culture.

  26. Concerns raised about NHS dental treatment availability

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    Consistently, dentistry is the second most common subject we hear enquiries about, behind GP services.

  27. Three new hospitals for Huntingdon, Cambridge and Kings Lynn

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    Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon is set to be redeveloped as part of the government’s New Hospitals Programme.

  28. Health and care for the LGBTQ+ community

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    This article highlights some of the health issues – and inequalities – facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning plus (LGBTQ+) community.

  29. Help and advice for family carers

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    Many people looking after family members or friends are reaching breaking point due to not getting the support or recognition they need. Our advice article signposts you to local and national support to help you in your caring role.

  30. Celebrating our Healthwatch volunteers

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    To mark national Volunteers’ Week and celebrate the enormous contribution our own volunteers make to the work of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we invited them to join us for a well-earned cuppa and slice of cake on Monday 5 June.

  31. World Blood Donation Day: Save Lives, Give Blood #WBDD

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    As we celebrate World Blood Donation Day, it’s important to note the crucial role each of us can play in saving lives through a simple act of generosity: giving blood.

  32. Healthwatch continues to push for transport improvements for patients

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    At Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we recognise the important role that reliable and effective transport systems play in ensuring people can access the health and care services they rely on.

  33. Campaign to improve accessible information about healthcare continues

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    Blind and partially sighted people have a legal right to NHS and social care information which they can read and understand.

  34. Healthwatch recruiting Community Researcher volunteers for digital inclusion project

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is launching a new community listening project focusing on the issue of digital inclusion and its impact on access to health and care services.

  35. Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

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    Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers.

  36. Our annual report 2022 to 2023

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    Our Annual Report for 2022-23 is published today and highlights the work of our Healthwatch over the last year and shows how your feedback has helped influence improvements in health and care services.

  37. Your health and social care champion

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    Our Annual Report 2022-23 highlights the work of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough during the last twelve months and the vital role you play in helping us make an impact.

  38. Cost of living help - support for our communities

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    The rising cost of living risks many being unable to afford essentials to maintain their health. Find out what support is available in Cambridgeshire to help you and your family.

  39. Wheelchair Users’ Forum

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  40. Huntingdonshire Health and Care Forum

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  41. Get patients involved with the help of our Patient Participation Group toolkit

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    Establishing an effective Patient Participation Group (PPG) allows people to get involved with their local GP surgery and help to improve care.

  42. Let's Talk: Royston survey launched

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    NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, part of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS), is working together to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Royston.

  43. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Wednesday 19 2023

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    Our July meeting will include an annual update from our Communities Programme Manager, Caroline Tyrell-Jones. This will be followed by our Annual General Meeting which will focus on our business process, our Annual Report, and our audited finances.

  44. Annual General Meeting 2022-23 - Wednesday 19 2023

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

  45. Board meeting in public & Annual General Meeting

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