1. Extra money for local NHS dentists

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    NHS England has put extra money into Dental Access Centres in Peterborough and Wisbech after our report into dentist availability earlier this year.

  2. Thousands denied dental care in Peterborough

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    A new report from Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Healthwatch Peterborough says thousands of local people are being denied dental treatment due to the shortage of NHS dentists.

  3. 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.

  4. Finding an NHS Dentist in Peterborough

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    Everyone should be able to get the care and advice they need to keep their teeth, gums and mouth healthy. But lots of people tell us how hard it is to find an NHS dentist in Peterborough.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Covid-19 survey briefing 3

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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Government action demanded on NHS dentistry

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    Your feedback about problems finding an NHS dentist has resulted in a call to the Government for "vital investment" and a national recovery plan about NHS dentistry services.

  13. What you've been telling us about local services

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    Care from your GP surgery, difficulties finding an NHS dentist and waits for hospital appointments are amongst the top experiences you've been sharing with us over the last three months.

  14. Directors hear update on NHS dentistry problems

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    Continuing NHS dentistry issues, the closure of an NHS Patient Helpdesk supporting people waiting for care, and healthcare for Ukrainian refugees in our area were among the topics discussed at our March Board meeting yesterday.

  15. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch has warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  16. Access to healthcare remains a big issue for people locally

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    GP care, difficulties finding an NHS dentist and hospital outpatient appointments are the top three topics that people talked to us about last month.

  17. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

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    Thanks to you, NHS England will take steps to make sure there is better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  21. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

  22. Healthwatch raises concerns about proposed fertility service cuts

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    The proposed IVF funding cuts are against national guidance, will affect poor people the most and may not save the planned £700,000 per annum from local NHS budgets.

  23. Local NHS-funded IVF treatment suspended indefinitely

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    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has decided not to re-instate IVF on the NHS whilst they are still in debt.

  24. Improving wheelchair services for people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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    We are helping to get wheelchair users and carers involved in making wheelchair services work better for them.

  25. Healthwatch calls for improvements in local wheelchair services

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    The wheelchair service in Peterborough is often poorly co-ordinated, with people waiting too long for wheelchairs and repairs says a new report published today.

  26. 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.

  27. A long-term plan for your NHS

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    NHS England has launched its long term plan to help make the NHS fit for the future.

  28. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 14 March 2018

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    At this meeting we will be hearing about general adults service provision in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, including a forthcoming tender for adult home care.

  29. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 19 September 2018

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    At this meeting our Board will get an update on the local Fit for the Future plan from Dr Mike More, the new Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Sustainability and Transformation Partnership.

  30. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 13 March 2019

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    At this meeting our Directors will be getting an update on the work we are doing to engage local people on the priorities for the local Long Term Plan.

  31. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 8 May 2019

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    Our Board will hear from Dr Mark Sanderson, Medical Director of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG, who will talk about the local development of primary care networks.

  32. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 11 September 2019

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    The Board will be discussing our ‘What Would You Do?’ report, published in July, which says what local people want from the NHS to help them manage their health.

  33. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 13 November 2019

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    At this meeting the Board will be reviewing our engagement activities over the last year.

  34. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 15 January 2020

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    Our Directors will be hearing about the 'Best Start in Life' programme from Helen Freeman of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Public Health team.

  35. Get patients involved with the help of our Patient Participation Group toolkit

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    Establishing an effective Patient Participation Group (PPG) allows people to get involved with their local GP surgery and help to improve care.

  36. Fertility service suspension to be reviewed

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    Healthwatch wants Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group to reverse its 2017 suspension of fertility services.

  37. Tackling the NHS funding crisis in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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    Healthwatch wants to see people and organisations involved in conversations about how to tackle the funding crisis in the local NHS.

  38. Wanted: health services closer to home

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    Poor travel and transport connections in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are affecting people's access to effective healthcare, a new Healthwatch report shows.

  39. New patient group gets policy change at hospital trust

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    A new patient group - recruited with help from Healthwatch - is up and running, aiming to help shape policy and services at local hospitals.

  40. How people would spend extra NHS cash in Peterborough

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    People in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough want faster, easier access to GP services and clear information to help them manage their health.

  41. Responses to our What Would You Do? report

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    Responses to our What Would You Do? report from the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership and the Health and Wellbeing Partnership.

  42. 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.

  43. Improving the NHS for people with autism and learning disabilities

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    People with autism and learning disabilities say they need much more support and help to live full, healthy and productive lives, reveals a new report from Healthwatch.