1. Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough announces new CEO

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    We are delighted to announce the appointment of Julian Stanley as CEO of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Julian will succeed Sandie Smith, who is set to retire in March 2023 after ten years in the role.

  2. Frances Dewhurst and Ann Green join Board as Non-Executive Directors

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    We’re delighted that our Healthwatch Board continues to develop and grow and we recently welcomed two new members; Frances Dewhurst and Ann Green.

  3. Accessible Information Standard – a push for progress

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    Healthwatch England is urging NHS England to make progress in its review of the Accessible Information Standard and ensure that all Trusts across the country comply with its legally-binding requirements.

  4. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    As we mark our 10th anniversary, Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is highlighting the difference the public have made to improve NHS and social care services.

  5. Healthwatch puts out call for new Non-Executive Directors

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    We are looking for local people to join our Board to help ensure that we are well run and meet our statutory duties as a local Healthwatch. 

  6. Healthwatch Chair receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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    Stewart Francis, Chair of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Peterborough City Council for his services to Health, Transport, Broadcasting and Culture.

  7. Concerns raised about NHS dental treatment availability

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    Consistently, dentistry is the second most common subject we hear enquiries about, behind GP services.

  8. Three new hospitals for Huntingdon, Cambridge and Kings Lynn

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    Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon is set to be redeveloped as part of the government’s New Hospitals Programme.

  9. Celebrating our Healthwatch volunteers

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    To mark national Volunteers’ Week and celebrate the enormous contribution our own volunteers make to the work of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we invited them to join us for a well-earned cuppa and slice of cake on Monday 5 June.

  10. Healthwatch continues to push for transport improvements for patients

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    At Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we recognise the important role that reliable and effective transport systems play in ensuring people can access the health and care services they rely on.

  11. Campaign to improve accessible information about healthcare continues

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    Blind and partially sighted people have a legal right to NHS and social care information which they can read and understand.

  12. Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

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    Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers.

  13. Your health and social care champion

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    Our Annual Report 2022-23 highlights the work of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough during the last twelve months and the vital role you play in helping us make an impact.

  14. Our CEO Julian Stanley joins radio discussion around mental health services

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    Our CEO Julian Stanley appeared on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on Friday 21 July 2023 to speak about issues around the transition from Child to Adult Mental Health Services.

  15. Our CEO Julian Stanley joins radio discussion around hospitals in Cambridgeshire running permanently at over 90% bed occupancy

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    Our CEO Julian Stanley appeared on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on Thursday 14 September 2023 to speak about issues around the three main general hospitals in Cambridgeshire that are permanently running at over 90% bed occupancy. There no longer appears to be any time in the year when our hospitals are less busy and there are no signs of this reducing anytime soon.

  16. Healthwatch Summit shines light on challenges facing Adult Social Care

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    At our recent Healthwatch Summit – Adult Social Care: Meeting the challenges, we welcomed a wide range of local health professionals and service users who shared their experiences.

  17. The Integrated Care System – One year on

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    In this article, we explain the role of Integrated Care Boards and Integrated Care Systems, identify their different roles, and look at how Healthwatch works with them.

  18. Our CEO Julian Stanley Discusses £2 Million Funding Boost for Drug and Alcohol Misuse in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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    In a recent interview on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, our CEO, Julian Stanley, addressed the pressing issue of drug and alcohol misuse in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The conversation delved into the complexities of addiction and the impact it has on individuals and the community.

  19. Healthwatch recruiting Community Researcher volunteers for new projects

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    Recruitment of Healthwatch Community Researchers volunteers is under way to help us conduct projects and speak to local people about their experiences...and we are looking for more to join us in St Neots, St Ives and Peterborough.

  20. Cambridge University Hospitals sets up helpline for patients following data breach

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    Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) has issued an apology to its patients following two data breaches resulting from Freedom of Information responses made in 2020 and 2021, one relating to maternity patients, and one relating to cancer patients. In total, 22,446 patients have been affected.

  21. Local Healthwatch seeks new visionary leader

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    Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, your local health and social care champion, is seeking a new CEO.