News and reports

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a report into the services provided at the Sue Ryder Hospice, Thorpe Hall, Peterborough.

The visit took place on the 25th November 2024.

The purpose of these visits was to talk to patients and gain a greater understanding of their experiences of the services that the clinics provide, identify what is working well and what improvements could be made.

Our January Board meeting will include the Chairs and CEO's updates on our activity since Septembers meeting as well as the annual report on our Volunteering activity provided by Caroline Tyrrell-Jones, Head of Operations.

Youthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has released its 2024 Vaping Report, highlighting critical insights into vaping trends among young people. This research reflects the perspectives, behaviours, and concerns of local youth, providing a understanding of the growing prevalence of vaping in the region.

The report is the result of engagement, including surveys and focus groups conducted with young people aged 11-25. It uncovers key findings, such as the fact that 66% of young people had their first vaping experience between ages 13-16, with single-use vapes being the most popular choice. Alarmingly, 92% of respondents believe vaping is harmful to health, and 93% recognise its environmental impact, particularly the challenges of recycling disposable vapes.

Youthwatch members have also issued strong recommendations, including introducing early preventative education, enhancing recycling awareness, and providing targeted cessation support for young people already vaping. The report emphasises the role of peer pressure, social trends, and stress relief as significant motivators for vaping.

This report sheds light on a pressing public health issue, empowering local authorities, schools, and health services to take informed action and support the well-being of young people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a new report on tackling health inequalities which contains the findings of our recent Summit event. In attendance were members of the public with lived experience of health inequalities, healthcare professionals and policymakers.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a report into the services provided at eye clinics based at local hospitals.

Our Annual Report for 2023-24 is published today and highlights the work of our Healthwatch over the last year. It shows how your feedback has helped influence improvements in health and care services.

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

Our latest report, 'Digital Inclusion', shares the findings from a survey conducted by our Community Researcher volunteers.

Our March Board meeting will include an update on our activity during the last quarter and a report provided by our Business Development Manager.

Our January meeting will include a report on our activity during the last quarter and an overview of our communications strategy.

Our October meeting will include an annual update from our Communications Team.

Report following our visit to Ashlynn Grange care home on 25 September 2019 using our legal power to enter and view.