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We are your local health and social care champion. We can also help you to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice.
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If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services in your area, we want to hear about your experiences. We are independent and have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to local feedback and improve standards of care.

24/03/2026

📢 New report highlights the future of patient voice

A new report from The King’s Fund looks at the role of Healthwatch and what comes next for patient voice in health and care.

🔎 Key highlights include:

🔐 The importance of independence in building trust
📍 The value of local insight with national impact
🤝 Ongoing challenges around influence and consistency
📣 Concerns about losing a strong, independent patient voice in future systems

As changes to the system approach, the report explores both the risks and opportunities for how people’s experiences shape care going forward.

👉 Read more to understand what this could mean for the future of health and care: https://ow.ly/Z5Wv50YvIPO

24/03/2026

🚨 Exciting Guest Speakers Alert! 🚨

Join us at the Huntingdonshire Health and Care Forum on Tuesday 7th April 2026, 2:00–4:30pm at the Lady Olivia Centre, Brampton (PE28 4QQ).

We’re thrilled to welcome:
Alison Riley, from Huntingdon Council speaking on WorkWell

🤝 What is WorkWell? It's a new, free, and voluntary service in England designed to help individuals with health conditions or disabilities start, stay, or succeed in work.

Adnan Waheed, Pharmacist from Boots Chemist speaking on Pharmacy First

💊 What is Pharmacy First? It's an NHS service in England launched in January 2024 that allows pharmacists to provide advice and prescription-only medicine for seven common conditions without a GP appointment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with the community! Register here: https://ow.ly/bZwm50YvgNr

💬 Free to attend – everyone welcome!

23/03/2026

Have Your Voice Heard – Volunteer on the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Board

We’re looking for two public representatives to bring the perspective of patients, carers, and bereaved relatives to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Palliative & End-of-Life Care Board.

Your experience can help improve care, shape services, and support families facing life-limiting illness. Meetings are monthly, with some additional ad-hoc involvement, and you’ll work alongside health and social care professionals to make a real difference.

Interested? Get in touch with Caroline Tyrell-Jones, caroline.tyrrell-jones@healthwatchcambspboro.co.uk

23/03/2026

This Share for Better Care Week, share your experiences with health and social
care services in your local area by turning brief pauses in your day into positive
impact:

Cambridgeshire - https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/
Peterborough - https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/

22/03/2026

Attention students! 🎓

If you’re under 25 and haven’t had the MenACWY vaccine, now is the time.

Before starting college or university? Get vaccinated at least 2 weeks beforehand. Ask your GP.

Already at college/university? Don’t wait, get the vaccine as soon as possible. Ask your campus health centre or register with a GP.

Protect yourself against meningitis - early vaccination saves lives! 💙

22/03/2026

💬 Tell Us About Your GP Practice!
Are you happy with the care you receive, or do you think improvements could be made? Your feedback helps shape local NHS services.

🌐 Share your experiences:
Cambridgeshire - https://ow.ly/qmwi50Yt6Rs
Peterborough - https://ow.ly/QCTU50Yt6Rt

21/03/2026

🌟 Become a Volunteer with Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough!

We’re always looking for passionate people to help us make health and social care services better for our local community. Volunteering with us is a great way to use your skills, share your experiences, and make a real difference.

You could volunteer in roles such as:
💬 Community Engagement – Talk to local people to gather feedback about services
🤝 Events and Outreach – Support workshops, forums, and community events
🏛️ Partnership Boards – Represent the community and contribute to discussions with local health and social care providers regarding targeted issues

No matter your background, there’s a way for you to get involved and have an impact.

🌐 Find out more and apply:
www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/volunteer
www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/volunteer

21/03/2026

📝 We Want to Hear From You!

Have you used health or social care services in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough? Share your experience by completing one of our surveys. Your feedback helps improve local services for everyone!

🌐 Take the survey today:
www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk
www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk

20/03/2026

🦷 Today is World Oral Health Day 🦷

Looking after your teeth and gums is an important part of staying healthy. If you’re looking for clear, trusted information about dental health and how to care for your teeth, visit:
👉 https://ow.ly/fk6250YweMa to explore the Oral Health Foundation’s A–Z of oral health information for advice on a wide range of topics.

Need to find a dentist? Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust can help you access local dental care: https://ow.ly/jcnb50YweMc

Why not give your experiences of accessing dental services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Visit https://ow.ly/U0sf50YweMf to have your say via our quick survey. Your stories could influence real change in dentistry services!

20/03/2026

💬 Have Your Say at Our Health and Care Forums!

Join local residents, health and care professionals, and decision-makers to share your experiences, raise concerns, and help shape services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Your voice makes a real difference!

To view all our upcoming forum events visit:
https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/events - for Cambridgeshire events.
https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/events - for Peterborough events.

19/03/2026

🏠 Tell Us About Care Home Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Are you satisfied with the standard of care your loved one is receiving in a care home? Your feedback is important and helps improve adult social care services in our community.

💬 Complete our short survey and share your experiences — both what’s working well and what could be better. Every response helps services understand and respond to local needs.

🌐 Take the survey here:
www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk
www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk

Your voice can make a real difference for families and residents in care homes.

19/03/2026

Have you or a loved one experienced meningitis? Your story could help others recognise symptoms and seek help sooner.

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough wants to hear from you 💬

Share your experience and help improve local care: https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/share-your-views-nhs-services or https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/share-your-views-nhs-services

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Our Story

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Our job is to make sure that those who run local health and care services understand and act on what really matters to people. We listen to what people like about services and what could be improved. We share what people tell us with those with the power to make change happen. We encourage services to involve people in decisions that affect them. We also help people find the information they need about services in their area. Visit our websites for more information at www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk or www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk.

You can call our friendly team on 0330 355 1285