1. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 11 September 2019

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    The Board will be discussing our ‘What Would You Do?’ report, published in July, which says what local people want from the NHS to help them manage their health.

  2. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 13 November 2019

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    At this meeting the Board will be reviewing our engagement activities over the last year.

  3. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 15 January 2020

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    Our Directors will be hearing about the 'Best Start in Life' programme from Helen Freeman of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Public Health team.

  4. 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.

  5. Fertility service suspension to be reviewed

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    Healthwatch wants Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group to reverse its 2017 suspension of fertility services.

  6. Helping to tackle health inequalities

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    Information from our 2016 'Our Health Matters' project to listen to the health experiences of local Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, has fed into a new House of Commons Committee report, published last week.

  7. Playing the part in improving older people's care

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    More than 70 people came to an emotional performance of Phyllis, a play about an older woman’s experiences following a fall.

  8. Hearing loss often ignored

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    Hearing loss is a condition ignored by society and the people who have it.

  9. Making choices about the end of life

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    Most people want to die at home, but the reality is that the majority of us are spending our last days in hospital.

  10. Tackling the NHS funding crisis in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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    Healthwatch wants to see people and organisations involved in conversations about how to tackle the funding crisis in the local NHS.

  11. Wanted: health services closer to home

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    Poor travel and transport connections in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are affecting people's access to effective healthcare, a new Healthwatch report shows.

  12. Teething problems affect Trust IT change

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    Some patients have had problems with appointment bookings at Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough City Hospitals following a recent update to their IT systems.

  13. Mental health and parenthood

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    New mums and dads in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have contributed their personal stories to a new Healthwatch England report 'Mental health and the journey to parenthood'.

  14. New patient group gets policy change at hospital trust

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    A new patient group - recruited with help from Healthwatch - is up and running, aiming to help shape policy and services at local hospitals.

  15. Why mental health at work matters

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    What happens at work has a big impact on people’s mental health – and vice versa.

  16. Thank you to the dedicated team who saved my life

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    Today – October 10 – is World Mental Health Day. And we are telling the story of Bex Ward-Turner from Cambridgeshire.

  17. Healthwatch publishes report into end of life choices

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    Talking about death is still thought of as taboo or difficult and people are confused about how to make their final wishes.

  18. How people would spend extra NHS cash in Peterborough

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    People in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough want faster, easier access to GP services and clear information to help them manage their health.

  19. Responses to our What Would You Do? report

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    Responses to our What Would You Do? report from the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership and the Health and Wellbeing Partnership.

  20. Report on the state of health and care in England

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    A ‘perfect storm’ could be brewing for people using mental health, learning disability and autism services, warns the Care Quality Commission.

  21. Improving the NHS for people with autism and learning disabilities

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    People with autism and learning disabilities say they need much more support and help to live full, healthy and productive lives, reveals a new report from Healthwatch.

  22. Carers' Partnership Board meeting - 12 February 2019

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    The board has a presentation on local government shared services (LGSS) and hears from Centre 33 about new research into young carers.

  23. How Mick uses his experience of losing his eyesight to help improve social care services

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    Huntingdonshire resident, Mick Scadden, told us about his experience of losing his eyesight, how it affected his mental health and what he does now to help make services better for other people.

  24. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

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    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  25. Older People's Partnership Board meeting - 4 March 2019

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    The meeting hears about the Enhanced Response Service running across Cambridgeshire and about county charity Cam Sight which supports people of all ages with low vision and blindness.

  26. Older People's Partnership Board Terms of Reference 2019/20

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    Read the Terms of Reference for the Older People's Partnership Board 2019/20

  27. Carers' Partnership Board Terms of Reference 2023

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    Read the Carers' Partnership Board's Terms of Reference

  28. Carers' Partnership Board Annual Report 2018-19

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    A review of the Board's activities and discussions 2018-19.

  29. Healthwatch policy - Data Protection

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    This policy says how we look after people's data. It was approved at our Board's meeting in December 2022

  30. Healthwatch policy - Confidentiality

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    This policy says how we will collect, store and maintain the information that people share with us in a way that values their privacy. It was approved at our Board's meeting in December 2022

  31. Healthwatch policy - Complaints

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    This policy says how people can complain about our work if they need to. It was approved at our Board's meeting in March 2020.

  32. Healthwatch policy - Conflicts of Interests

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    This policy says how we manage conflicts of interest for those who work and volunteer for us. It was approved at our Board meeting in July 2020.

  33. Healthwatch policy - Disciplinary

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    This policy says how we help and encourage all employees to achieve and maintain standards of conduct, attendance and job performance. It was approved at our Board's meeting in November 2020

  34. Healthwatch policy - Enter and view

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    This policy says how we will use our power to enter and view to visit places that provide health or adult social care services. It was agreed at our Board's meeting in May 2020.

  35. Healthwatch policy - Environmental

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    This policy says how we are committed to developing and promoting policies and practices which help to sustain the environment. And how we will minimise, wherever possible, our impact on the environment.

  36. Healthwatch policy - Equality and diversity

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    This policy says what we will do to ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all staff, volunteers and Directors. It was approved at our Board's meeting in March 2020.

  37. Healthwatch policy - Escalation

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    This report says how we will escalate health and social care issues for consideration by the organisations and individuals who can make change happen. It was approved at our Board's meeting in July 2020.

  38. Physical Disability Partnership Board - Terms of Reference

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    Terms of Reference for the Physical Disability Partnership Board.

  39. Sensory Impairment Partnership Board - meeting 19 February 2019

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    The meeting hears about raising awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome, where a person whose vision has started to
    deteriorate sees things that aren't real.

  40. Learning Disability Partnership Board - Terms of Reference

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    Terms of Reference for the Learning Disability Partnership Board, March 2020.

    These Terms of Reference are currently being reviewed.

  41. Learning Disability Partnership Board - meeting 12 December 2018

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    The meeting hears from Specialist Housing Advisors who help people find the right housing.

  42. New Directors join our Board

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    Two new directors have joined our Healthwatch Board. Nadia Emmony and Paul Jobling were endorsed at our Board meeting in Cambridge yesterday.

  43. Join your local NHS Trust

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    NHS Foundation Trusts are accountable to patients and members of the public who have the right to become members. Find out how to get involved and have a say on what happens in our local NHS Trusts.

  44. Help keep vulnerable adults and children safe from harm

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    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.

  45. Sorting out a problem with healthcare

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    NHS care is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. Find out how to complain about healthcare services.

  46. Healthwatch policy - Financial controls

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    This policy says what we will do to make sure that we are using public money wisely and following proper financial procedures. It was approved at our Board's meeting in March 2021.

  47. Healthwatch policy - Health and Safety

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    This policy says what we do to protect the health of our staff and volunteers. It was approved by our Board of Directors in May 2021

  48. Healthwatch policy - Health and wellbeing

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    This policy says what we will do to establish a positive health and wellbeing culture within our Healthwatch. It was approved at the Board's meeting in July 2021

  49. Healthwatch policy - Social Media Policy

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    This policy says how we will use social media to involve people in our work. It was approved at our Board's meeting in September 2020.

  50. Healthwatch policy - Reserves

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    This policy sets out the amount of reserves that we will keep so we can meet any financial obligations relating to staff, services and premises. It was approved at our Board meeting in March 2022