News and reports

In this personal blog for LGBTQ+ History Month, our Healthwatch CEO, Sandie Smith, reflects on the road to parenthood – and the joy of being a mum.

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

Many NHS staff are about to start their second year on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. And lots of local people have told us how hard they are finding the current lockdown.

The census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.

February is the month where the UK celebrates the history of LGBT people and their achievements.
So, for those who don’t know me, I’m Graham, the Partnership Development Manager here at Healthwatch. I’m also Gay.

Three new members have been appointed to our Healthwatch Board.

The Covid-19 vaccines are here and rolling out across our area. But please stay patient, our Healthwatch CEO Sandie Smith told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire listeners this week.

Join us online for our next Board meeting in public when we will be formally appointing three new Directors.
We'll also be discussing our work with children and young people including involving them in developing mental health services.

Hospital discharge is a complicated process. And the way people leave hospital across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough should work better for patients says our new report out today.

The way people are discharged from hospital across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough should work better for patients says our new report published today.

A new information checklist has been developed by our Healthwatch volunteers to help GP surgeries make their websites clear and accessible for patients.

It’s Carers’ Rights Day. Here, family carers Helen and Annie from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Carers’ Partnership Board – which works to improve local services for carers – share their tips and advice.