Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) has issued an apology to its patients following two data breaches resulting from Freedom of Information responses made in 2020 and 2021, one relating to maternity patients, and one relating to cancer patients. In total, 22,446 patients have been affected.
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 Peterborough.
In a recent interview on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, our CEO, Julian Stanley, addressed the pressing issue of drug and alcohol misuse in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The conversation delved into the complexities of addiction and the impact it has on individuals and the community.
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.
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.
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.
As autumn arrives, so does Stoptober – a month dedicated to helping people in the UK quit smoking. Smoking is a habit that can harm your health in numerous ways, but the journey to quitting can be tough. In this article, we'll discuss Stoptober, provide some vital statistics from the UK, and address the issues surrounding vaping as a potential aid for those trying to kick the habit.