1. A successful Annual Conference

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    It was wonderful to see lots of people at the Healthwatch Peterborough Annual Conference today (Thursday 8 June), giving us a chance to let people know how we have been serving them over them over the past year.

  2. Improving wheelchair services for people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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    We are helping to get wheelchair users and carers involved in making wheelchair services work better for them.

  3. Healthwatch raises concerns about proposed fertility service cuts

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    The proposed IVF funding cuts are against national guidance, will affect poor people the most and may not save the planned £700,000 per annum from local NHS budgets.

  4. New autism service for young people to be introduced locally

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    A new autism service for young people is due to start in the autumn thanks to the lobbying of Pinpoint, our Healthwatch and the National Autistic Society.

  5. Packed room for launch of new Healthwatch Accessible Information report

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    A successful launch event shows there is still much to do to achieve Accessible Information as Standard

  6. Plans being developed to provide for patients after West Cambs Federation ceases trading

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    Efforts are underway to support patients who have been affected by West Cambs Federation ceasing trading.

  7. Peterborough has been ranked as the least healthy place in Britain

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    Peterborough has been ranked as the least healthy place in Britain, coming in at 307th in health statistics for its population. Stewart Francis, our Chair of Healthwatch Peterborough, is calling for increased investment in the city's healthcare system in response to the survey.

  8. Local Healthwatch shortlisted for national award for outstanding work to improve care using your feedback

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    The team at Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been shortlisted for a national Impact Award for our work in delivering a Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller cultural awareness programme. This was provided to more than 400 colleagues working in the local Integrated Care System (ICS), along with the rollout of an extensive community engagement plan, to tackle the health inequalities experienced by these communities.

  9. Single use vapes to be banned in the UK as youth vaping rises

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    In a bid to address the concerning surge in youth vaping and safeguard children's health, the UK government has declared a ban on disposable vapes. This move was announced by the Prime Minister during a school visit on 29th January, marking a significant step in the government's response to the rising trend of smoking and vaping among young people.

  10. Local Health and Care Forum welcomes Chair of Healthwatch England

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    Our Fenland & East Cambridgeshire Health and Care Forum welcomed a special guest on 8th February, as the Chair of Healthwatch England, Professor David Croisdale-Appleby, attended.

  11. Have your say on creating Healthy Places

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    Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council’s joint public health team is inviting residents to have their say on how new and existing communities can be healthy, supportive and inclusive.

  12. Jess Slater announced as new CEO of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are delighted to announce the appointment of Jess Slater as our new CEO. Jess will officially take up her new role on Monday 13th May.

  13. Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough project receives national award for improving care

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough were recognised at the National Healthwatch Impact Awards this week for helping to improve care for local people.

  14. Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Extends Condolences on the Passing of Samantha Davis, Founder of Little People UK

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    On behalf of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Samantha Davis, founder of Little People UK.

  15. Healthy Talk Podcast Launches on Mental Health Awareness Week

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    We're excited to share that our podcast, Healthy Talk, is now live.

  16. Jess Slater joins Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as new CEO

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    Jess Slater has begun her new role as CEO of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire, bringing with her 19 years of dedicated experience in the voluntary sector with Northamptonshire Older Persons.

  17. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  18. Spring COVID-19 vaccination programme now open

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    The spring COVID-19 vaccination programme is now underway. If you are aged 75 and over, or six months and over with a weakened immune system, please do take up the offer of the spring COVID-19 vaccination as it will help protect you from serious illness.