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

    Advice and Information -

    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. Support available when you have a terminal illness - planning end of life care

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    Palliative care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. We have pulled together some guidance to help you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and make decisions about your future care.

  23. 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.

  24. New Healthwatch report calls for better information for disabled people

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    Health and care services are not always offering people with sensory and learning disabilities information in a format they can understand. The law says that they must do this.

  25. Packed room for launch of new Healthwatch Accessible Information report

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    A successful launch event shows there is still much to do to achieve Accessible Information as Standard

  26. Enzo speaks up about better information for people with learning disabilities

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    Enzo Petruziello works to ensure people with disabilities can access the services they want and need. He provides disability awareness training and encourages friends with disabilities to speak up about their needs.

  27. Healthwatch helps to improve accessible information for disabled people

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    Local NHS Trusts and care organisations are improving the information they give to disabled people.

  28. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Wednesday 15 November 2017

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    At this meeting we will be talking about our Accessible Information as Standard report, published 8 November 2017.

  29. Healthwatch Board meeting in public - Weds 14 November 2018

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    At this meeting the Board will get an update on the progress made by local providers regarding the NHS Accessible Information Standard.

  30. Helping to tackle health inequalities

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    Information from our 2016 'Our Health Matters' project to listen to the health experiences of local Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, has fed into a new House of Commons Committee report, published last week.

  31. 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.

  32. Know your NHS rights and responsibilities

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    The NHS Constitution is a useful document to know – setting out what patients, the public and the staff working for it can expect from the NHS.

  33. Report on accessibility of information at Peterborough City Hospital

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    Report following our visit to Peterborough City Hospital on 3 October 2016 to see how they are providing accessible information for disabled people.

  34. Helping disabled people "Access Health" in Peterborough

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    Three young people from City College Peterborough are working with us on an important new project to help improve access to GP services for disabled people.

  35. Will’s story

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    South Cambridgeshire resident Will lost too much weight and became unwell with untreated Crohn’s disease after struggling to communicate with health professionals. Will is Deaf and uses British Sign Language.

  36. Working with inmates at HMP Peterborough

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    We have worked with male and female inmates at the city’s combined prison to improve their health and wellbeing and engage with health and care users whose voices are often not heard.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Remembering the HIV and AIDS crisis

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    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.

  40. 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.

  41. Health and care for the LGBTQ+ community

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    This article highlights some of the health issues – and inequalities – facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning plus (LGBTQ+) community.

  42. Following my dreams - and becoming a mum

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    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.