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Share Your Experience of Referrals
Healthwatch England are asking about your experience of referral for specialist treatment. Has your GP referred you for an assessment or treatment at…
It’s been two years since Healthwatch England’s last research on referrals, which found evidence of a referrals “black hole”. People were left waiting without information or any updates on how their referral was moving forward. And lots of people shared how their referral failed, and they had to revisit their GP or go to busy A&E departments for help.
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Share for Better Care Week
This week we are supporting the Share for Better Care campaign. Take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care!
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Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Interviewed in CQC Report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found improvements are needed following an inspection of the mental health crisis services and health-based…
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Latest reports and publication

Accessing Healthcare Online Report
We are pleased to present the findings of our Digital Enablers Survey, conducted on behalf of the NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, which captured valuable feedback from the community on the future of digital access to health and care services.
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and ideas. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping how digital tools can better support people across our area. The responses from this survey will help inform the procurement specification, which will guide the next steps in developing a new digital front door.
We appreciate all your contributions.
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and ideas. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping how digital tools can better support people across our area. The responses from this survey will help inform the procurement specification, which will guide the next steps in developing a new digital front door.
We appreciate all your contributions.
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Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice Enter and View Report
Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a report into the services provided at the Sue Ryder Hospice, Thorpe Hall, Peterborough.
The visit took place on the 25th November 2024.
The purpose of these visits was to talk to patients and gain a greater understanding of their experiences of the services that the clinics provide, identify what is working well and what improvements could be made.
The visit took place on the 25th November 2024.
The purpose of these visits was to talk to patients and gain a greater understanding of their experiences of the services that the clinics provide, identify what is working well and what improvements could be made.
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