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Eight ... and counting

Our Healthwatch is eight years old this month. Here, CEO Sandie Smith reflects on a unique 12 months. And thanks everyone who has supported us and shared their experiences to help us learn from the pandemic.

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Helping to tackle vaccine hesitancy

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

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Using NHS 111 to book into A & E

Many people know to contact NHS 111 if they need urgent health care or advice. But did you know the service can now book time slots for you at A & E or at a minor injury unit, GP or pharmacy if more appropriate?

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Report calls for national review of GP services

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

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

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.

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Supporting our young people through coronavirus pandemic

The pandemic has had an impact on all of us. But young people have been hit very hard – with a rise in those troubled by anxiety, loneliness and social isolation.

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Vaccinations for people with learning disabilities

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

Healthwatch Peterborough Chair Val Moore

Celebrating NHS staff achievements with HUC

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.

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Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Wednesday 10 March 2021

Join us online for our next Board meeting in public when Directors are being asked to approve our work programme and budget for 2021-22. They are also being asked to green light five new policies - including confidentiality and data protection.

Sharon Spindler - Chief Executive of Dhiverse

HIV in 2021 - tackling the stigma

As part of LGBTQ+ History Month, Sharron Spindler, Chief Executive of local sexual health charity Dhiverse, tells us that modern treatments make HIV a manageable long-term condition. But outdated attitudes and stigma remain a barrier to diagnosis.

25 February 2021

The road out of lockdown for Peterborough

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

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.

23 February 2021

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Health and care for the LGBTQ+ community

It’s February: LGBT+ History Month. And an opportunity to highlight some of the health issues – and inequalities – facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning plus (LGBTQ+) community.

22 February 2021

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