News and reports

We are closing down all face to face activities for the next 12 weeks, whilst we work to support the local NHS and care organisations manage the coronavirus crisis in our area.

At this meeting the Directors will be asked to approve our five-year strategy. This sets out our five priorities and the difference we want to make by 2025, together with local people and organisations.

Together with Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, we have taken part in a review of new Accident & Emergency targets.

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.

The number of people using urgent and emergency care services is increasing. And people are often arriving at A&E when they don't need to be there.

Big savings can be made for the NHS if people buy over the counter medicines rather than ask for them on prescription.

A unique approach to tackling funding issues in our local NHS has been highlighted in our newly-published Community Values Panel reports.

Abuse can happen anywhere, by anyone. Some forms of abuse and neglect are obvious. Others are hidden. You can help by spotting and reporting any signs of neglect or exploitation of children or adults at risk.

Terms of Reference for the Physical Disability Partnership Board.

​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

Two new directors have joined our Healthwatch Board. Nadia Emmony and Paul Jobling were endorsed at our Board meeting in Cambridge yesterday.

Our Directors will be hearing about the 'Best Start in Life' programme from Helen Freeman of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Public Health team.