1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Finding an NHS Dentist in Cambridgeshire

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    Everyone should be able to get the care and advice they need to keep their teeth, gums and mouth healthy. But lots of people tell us how hard it is to find an NHS dentist in Cambridgeshire.

  12. Join the Lifesaving Movement: Organ Donation Week

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    Organ donation – a simple act with the power to save lives. Organ Donation Week is here, and we’re spreading awareness about the life-changing impact of organ donation. Let's delve into why registering your decision with the NHS Organ Donor Register is so vital and how it can make a remarkable difference.

  13. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  14. The Integrated Care System – One year on

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    In this article, we explain the role of Integrated Care Boards and Integrated Care Systems, identify their different roles, and look at how Healthwatch works with them.

  15. Cambridge University Hospitals sets up helpline for patients following data breach

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    Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) has issued an apology to its patients following two data breaches resulting from Freedom of Information responses made in 2020 and 2021, one relating to maternity patients, and one relating to cancer patients. In total, 22,446 patients have been affected.