1. Lockdown lifts - from 4 July

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    Prime Minister Boris Johnson says lockdown will be “safely eased” in England next month.

  2. NHS and social care complaints re-starting today

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    Services investigating health and care complaints are restarting after being paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  3. First findings published from our Covid-19 survey

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    Communications with patients and service users must be a priority as health and care services restart following the peak of the pandemic.

  4. Thank you to retiring board members Graham, Sue and Frances

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    At our Annual General Meeting today – online due to coronavirus restrictions – we said a sad goodbye to three of our Healthwatch Directors: Graham, Sue and Frances.

  5. Government launches new obesity strategy

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    Government launches new obesity strategy as country urged to achieve a healthy weight to beat Covid-19 and protect the NHS.

  6. Getting the most out of online and telephone appointments

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    Our Healthwatch supported a national study into people's experiences of online and telephone consultations.

  7. Second Healthwatch Covid briefing shows mixed picture

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    Most have had good healthcare, but people are worried about managing their health when treatment has been paused. And one in three have delayed getting help for a health condition.

  8. Our volunteers' programme earns UK quality award

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    Healthwatch is toasting its volunteers after being awarded the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) award.

  9. Let's restart health services together

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    Healthwatch Chair Val Moore was on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on Monday calling for local people to be involved and informed about restarting local NHS services.

  10. Final survey briefing flags lonely motherhood journeys for some new mums

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    Our third and final briefing from our three-month Covid-19 survey is published today.

  11. We give GP websites a check-up

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    Our new report - Giving GP Websites a Check-up - is out today and looks at how easy it is to find information on GP websites across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

  12. Delays and cancellations: people need information says our Chair

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    Coronavirus has had a big impact on the health system – resulting in delayed or cancelled operations, treatment, screenings and referrals for local people.

  13. Triage trial underway at city hospital's emergency department

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    A triage trial is running at Peterborough City Hospital's Emergency Department to help make sure patients get the right care in the right place.

  14. Staying connected: not everyone’s online

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    The Covid-19 outbreak and social distancing rules have affected the way organisations and support groups meet.

  15. Summit for Peterborough - city must stay vigilant

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    Peterborough is now off the coronavirus watch list – but people must stay vigilant.

  16. What you’ve been telling us

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    People in and around Peterborough have been in contact with Healthwatch on a whole range of health and care issues since lockdown started in March.

  17. Anne shares her advice in podcast about grief

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    Our Information and Signposting Officer Anne Aldred features in a new local podcast about grief.

  18. Covid survey report highlights health and care struggles during pandemic

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    The final report from our Covid-19 survey - published today - highlights the health and care struggles of some of the most disadvantaged in our communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

  19. Staying well this winter

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    People across Peterborough are being urged not to delay getting help for their health this winter. And our local NHS services say they are here to help you stay well, safely.

  20. Green light to UTC move - but not until 2021

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    Plans to relocate Peterborough’s Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) and GP Out of Hours Service to the city hospital site will go ahead – but not before next April at least.

  21. New vaccine hopeful but stick to lockdown rules

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    Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging people to continue with the lockdown rules and basic hygiene advice and not get distracted by news of the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine progress.

  22. Update on dental services

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    The Covid shutdown of dental services across our area aggravated existing problems around access to high street NHS dental care.

  23. Healthwatch volunteer Eunice helps launch new campaign

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    As NHS and care staff work hard to keep us safe, join our 'Because We All Care' campaign and help them protect people.

  24. Making GP websites clearer for patients

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

  25. Leaving hospital during Covid-19 - our new report

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

  26. Stay patient for the vaccine urges CEO Sandie

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    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.

  27. Welcome to our new Directors

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    Three new members have been appointed to our Healthwatch Board.

  28. NHS under pressure

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    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.

  29. Making sure you count - the national census is coming

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

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

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    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.

  31. Celebrating NHS staff achievements with HUC

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    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.

  32. Vaccinations for people with learning disabilities

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

  33. Report calls for national review of GP services

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

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

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    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.

  35. Helping to tackle vaccine hesitancy

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    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.

  36. Autistic Voices report will help shape new autism strategy for our area

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    Our new report highlighting the health and care experiences of autistic people from Peterborough and Cambridgeshire is published today.

  37. Are you on a hospital waiting list?

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    It’s an anxious, unsettling and frustrating time for many local people who are having to wait for non-urgent treatments and procedures as well as appointments and tests.

  38. Making it easier for Deaf people to share their views

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    Today, as part of Deaf Awareness Week, we have launched our new British Sign Language survey to help Deaf people share their views on health and social care services locally.