News and reports

Health partners in the Peterborough area are keen to hear what local people think about their community and how to keep well and healthy in a short survey.

North Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Care Partnership, have come together with other local partners to speak to people in Peterborough to hear local people’s views and experiences of how their community can support them to keep healthy and well. The short survey covers areas such as challenges to keeping well and healthy, what impacts health and wellbeing in the community, mental health support services and supporting people in your community

NHS England have produced an easy read document on how to stay well this winter.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a new report on tackling health inequalities which contains the findings of our recent Summit event. In attendance were members of the public with lived experience of health inequalities, healthcare professionals and policymakers.

The Carers Partnership Board has been working with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Partnership to improve services for carers who experience abuse. Our Healthwatch was invited to the launch of the Buses and Businesses against Abuse Campaign, and our Non-Executive Director, Frances Dewhurst, attended and has provided more information about the campaign.

NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough want to better support local people by giving you greater digital or online access to healthcare information, options and services.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has published a report into the services provided at eye clinics based at local hospitals.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have published a report into the services provided at eye clinics based at local hospitals.

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough & Royston’s dedicated mental health and wellbeing support website www.Keep-Your-Head.com has relaunched with a refreshed new look, offering local people quicker, easier access to information on local services and support available to them, or for those they care for. 

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

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough welcomed around 150 people to a Summit on tackling health inequalities on Wednesday 2nd October.

With the spotlight currently on eye care following National Eye Health Week, staff and volunteers at Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough recently conducted a series of Enter & View visits to eye clinics based at local hospitals.