1. Extra money for local NHS dentists

    News -

    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

    Report -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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

    News -

    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

    Report -

    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

    News -

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

  8. Covid-19 survey briefing 3

    Report -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

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

  19. The Integrated Care System – One year on

    News -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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. Making choices about the end of life

    News -

    Most people want to die at home, but the reality is that the majority of us are spending our last days in hospital.

  24. Finding out more about Continuing Health Care

    Advice and Information -

    Continuing Health Care is social care arranged and funded by the NHS for people who have been assessed as needing care to manage a health problem.

  25. Report from our End of Life event

    News -

    Today Healthwatch has published a new report Empowering people at the end of life.

  26. Covid-19: county council ups adult social care payments

    News -

    People receiving direct payments for adult social care are to get a 10% rise from Peterborough City Council.

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

    Blog -

    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?

  28. Healthwatch Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Weds 22 July 2020

    Report -

    Join our Annual General Meeting and find out about our work and projects over the last 12 months and take part in our special discussion about care.

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

    News -

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

  30. Leaving hospital during Covid 19

    Report -

    Hospital discharge is a complicated process. And the way people leave hospital across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough should work better for patients says our new report out today.

  31. Why ReSPECT matters in decisions near the end of life

    News -

    The local NHS has responded to a letter from us promising improvements to end of life care for people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

  32. Carers' Partnership Board Minutes April 2021 to March 2022

    Report -

    Read the minutes from the meetings of the Carers' Partnership Board from the last year.

  33. How your feedback is helping to improve end of life care

    News -

    Thanks to the feedback you shared, NHS and care services have worked hard to improve the support people and their families get near the end of life.

  34. Healthwatch recruiting Community Researcher volunteers for new projects

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.