1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. Healthwatch signs up to Time to Change mental health campaign

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    We are supporting mental health in the workplace. At our annual general meeting (AGM) n Sawtry last week, we gave our backing to the Time to Change campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination.

  3. Keeping mental health on the agenda

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    Mental health came under the spotlight at our annual general meeting (AGM) last week when an expert panel was invited to discuss service provision and support.

  4. Being Happy, Being Me - new report into young people's mental health

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    New report looks at young people’s attitude towards and understanding of mental health in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

  5. Making mental health support better for young people more at risk of mental illness

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    Young people need more flexible, creative solutions to give them the information and support they need to stay mentally well.

  6. New autism service for young people to be introduced locally

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    A new autism service for young people is due to start in the autumn thanks to the lobbying of Pinpoint, our Healthwatch and the National Autistic Society.

  7. Struggling to get help for an eating disorder – Amanda’s story

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    Amanda from Peterborough is supporting our call for better access to help for people with mental health problems.

  8. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 16 January 2019

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    At this meeting the Board will get an update on what people are telling us about their experiences of local mental health services.

  9. Healthwatch Board meeting in public and Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Weds 10 July 2019

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    Come to our Annual General Meeting, help us celebrate the successes of the last year and join our conversation about improving local mental health support.

  10. Mental health and parenthood

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    New mums and dads in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have contributed their personal stories to a new Healthwatch England report 'Mental health and the journey to parenthood'.

  11. Why mental health at work matters

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    What happens at work has a big impact on people’s mental health – and vice versa.

  12. Thank you to the dedicated team who saved my life

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    Today – October 10 – is World Mental Health Day. And we are telling the story of Bex Ward-Turner from Cambridgeshire.

  13. Report on the state of health and care in England

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    A ‘perfect storm’ could be brewing for people using mental health, learning disability and autism services, warns the Care Quality Commission.

  14. How Mick uses his experience of losing his eyesight to help improve social care services

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    Huntingdonshire resident, Mick Scadden, told us about his experience of losing his eyesight, how it affected his mental health and what he does now to help make services better for other people.

  15. Sorting out a problem with healthcare

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    NHS care is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. Find out how to complain about healthcare services.

  16. 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.

  17. Covid-19 briefing 1

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    The first findings from our Covid-19 survey are published - revealing people's experiences of health, care and community support during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

  18. How are people with sensory impairments coping in the pandemic?

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    Imagine trying to socially distance or navigate a new supermarket layout if you can't see. Or how about trying to communicate with a health professional wearing a mask if you rely on lip-reading?

  19. Covid-19 survey briefing 3

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

  20. 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.

  21. Tackling disability hate crime

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    It’s Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023. Our Partnership Development Manager Graham Lewis talks about how our Healthwatch and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Partnership Boards are highlighting disability hate crime.

  22. 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.

  23. Looking after your mental health

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    This article focuses on tackling anxiety and highlighting the importance of taking care of your mental health.

  24. Report shines light on Covid health and care struggles

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    The final report from our three-month Covid survey is published today.

  25. 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.

  26. Autistic Voices Report captures local people's lived experiences

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    Autistic Voices, our new report about the health and care experiences of autistic people from Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, is published today.

  27. 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.

  28. How online therapy appointments can open treatment to more people

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    Gary Lee, a local NHS therapist, spoke at our 'On equal terms' conference last week and shared how online therapy appointments were opening up treatment to people who would not have been able to access it before.

  29. Talking about my mental health was life-changing

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    In this special blog for World Mental Health Day, Associate Director and new graduate Chelsia reflects on how the pandemic has affected young people like her – and highlights some of the practical things she's learned to maintain good mental health.

  30. Family breakdown rising for parent carers

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    Parent carers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are under severe strain looking after their children and young people with additional needs and disabilities.

  31. Insights from our new care home report welcomed

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    Our new Life in a care home report, published today, has been welcomed by local councils and our local NHS as "important" and providing "valuable insights".

  32. Cost of living help - support for our communities

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    The rising cost of living risks many being unable to afford essentials to maintain their health. Find out what support is available in Peterborough to help you and your family.

  33. Partnership Boards success over cost-of-living and ability to pay for care

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    Rising energy and food bills have been the main focus of the cost-of-living crisis. However, people’s ability to pay their assessed contributions to councils towards their care and support costs has also been affected by the current situation.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. Beating isolation and loneliness on World Mental Health Day

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    World Mental Health Day sheds light on the importance of mental well-being and the struggles many of us face. This year, we're focusing on two pressing themes: isolation and loneliness. In Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we are fortunate to have a valuable resource that can help combat these feelings – NHS Talking Therapies. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of World Mental Health Day, the challenges of isolation and loneliness, and how NHS Talking Therapies can be a beacon of hope.

  37. 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.

  38. Plans being developed to provide for patients after West Cambs Federation ceases trading

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    Efforts are underway to support patients who have been affected by West Cambs Federation ceasing trading.

  39. Have your say on creating Healthy Places

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    Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council’s joint public health team is inviting residents to have their say on how new and existing communities can be healthy, supportive and inclusive.