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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.

07/02/2026

🤝 We’re Hiring: Information & Signposting Officer

Are you passionate about helping your community access the health and care services they need? Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is looking for a part-time Information and Signposting Officer to:

ℹ️ Manage our Information Service and respond to public enquiries
❤️‍🩹 Help people navigate local health and care services effectively
🗨️ Ensure our community has access to accurate, reliable information

This is a hands-on, varied role in a small, dynamic organisation, perfect if you enjoy working across teams, solving problems, and making a real difference.

We’re looking for someone who has:
✔ Strong communication skills
✔ Experience in public-facing roles
✔ Good organisation and IT skills
✔ Knowledge of local health and care services

📩 Apply now via our online form: https://ow.ly/mk8s50Y5H3E

Join us and help ensure everyone in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can access the information they need!

06/02/2026

🧬 National Cancer Plan for England – what it means for patients locally

This week, the Government published its landmark National Cancer Plan for England, setting out how it aims to improve cancer outcomes over the next decade – including faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and better support for people living with cancer.

Key commitments include:
✔️ 75% of patients diagnosed from 2035 being cancer-free or living well five years after diagnosis
✔️ Meeting all cancer waiting time standards by 2029, including 85% of patients starting treatment within 62 days of referral
✔️ Expanded use of robot-assisted surgery and faster diagnostics

At Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we’re particularly encouraged to see the Plan recognise the importance of getting NHS administration right. It is important that there are accurate clinic lists, timely test results and active pathway reviews, this reflects with what people have reported nationally and locally people have told us about how poor administration can delay care and put patients off seeking help.

The Plan also includes commitments to expand bowel, breast and cervical screening, tackle inequalities in access, and roll out catch-up HPV vaccinations to support the ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

On prostate cancer, the Government has confirmed it will review recommendations on targeted screening for men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene variants – an important step, given Healthwatch England insight showing that 79% of men say they would come forward for prostate cancer screening if it were offered.

💬 Jess Slater, CEO of Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, said:

“We welcome the ambition of the National Cancer Plan, particularly its focus on NHS administration and cancer waiting times. Local people consistently tell us that delays, poor communication and missing information have a real impact on their confidence in the system and their health outcomes. What will matter most now is how these commitments are delivered locally, so patients across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough genuinely see faster access, better experiences and improved outcomes.”

06/02/2026

Have Your Say on Health and Care Services in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough!

Your voice matters! You can help shape local health and adult social care services in a few easy ways:

👉 Join one of our Health and Care Forums – meet others in your community and share your views directly.
👉 Fill out a quick survey on our website – it only takes a few minutes to make a real difference.
👉 Get in touch with our team via text, telephone or email.

Every opinion counts, and your feedback helps improve the services that affect you.

Find out more and get involved:
Cambridgeshire: https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/share-your-views-nhs-services
Peterborough: https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/share-your-views-nhs-services

06/02/2026

Come down today and have your say! We're at Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This is a fantastic chance to speak to our team in person, share your health or social care experiences, and find out how we can support you.

Come along, say hello, and help shape better care for Peterborough. 💚 If you can't visit us in person have your say via our website:

Health care services: https://ow.ly/sIah50XGgNX
Social care services: https://ow.ly/Bt3a50XGgNZ

05/02/2026

Make a Difference: Volunteer with Healthwatch and Shape Local Care!

Want to have a real impact on health and social care in your community? By volunteering with Healthwatch, you can:

- Share your voice and help make services better for everyone
- Meet like-minded people who care about local care
- Gain new skills and experience while making a difference

Whether you have a few hours a month or more to give, your contribution matters. Join us and help shape the services that affect YOU!

Find out more and get involved: https://ow.ly/bg1q50Y5Gl7 (Cambridgeshire) https://ow.ly/8wOl50Y5Gl5 (Peterborough)

05/02/2026

Real voices. Real experiences. Real insight. 🎙️✨

We are so excited to announce the launch of the Youthwatch Podcast! Hosted by Molly Hopgood, this is a space where young people's voices are heard, not just spoken about.

Our mission? To bridge the gap between young people and decision-makers in health and care. We’re bringing you the raw truth of what’s happening on the ground in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help services understand how we actually want to be supported.

In our first episode, we’re diving into the "va**ng epidemic"—moving past the stigma to look at the real reasons why young people start and the impact on our mental health and environment. 🌍💨

Ready to listen? 🎧 Subscribe & Listen via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
📺 Watch the Vlogcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C--vledzxrk

Join the conversation. Let’s make change happen together. ✊

05/02/2026

Have your say on Health and Adult Social Care Services in Peterborough!

Our Health and Care Forums are the perfect way for local residents to influence the services that impact you.

Check out the dates and register for your free place, or just drop in, pre-registration isn’t required.

Find out more: https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/

04/02/2026

📣 Have Your Say on Council-Funded Care in Peterborough

If you or someone you support receives Council-funded care in Peterborough, you may have received the DHSC Personal Experience Survey this January.

This survey is a vital chance to share what’s working well — and what could be improved — to help shape better care and support services locally.

👉 If the survey arrives, please take a few minutes to complete it.
🗓️ Deadline: 27 February

The more people who respond, the stronger the voice for positive change. Thank you for helping ensure people’s experiences are heard 💬

04/02/2026

Just two days to go! 📣 Meet the Healthwatch team at Roots and Rise Community Hub!

We’ll be at Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough on
🗓 Friday 06 February 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This is a fantastic chance to speak to our team in person, share your health or social care experiences, and find out how we can support you.

You can share your story completely anonymously, but your experiences help us understand what’s working, what isn’t, and where change is urgently needed.

Without your stories, we can’t drive the improvements our local services need. So come down and meet the wonderful Sue, Rebwar and Ildiko who are all looking forward to meeting you.

Come along, say hello, and help shape better care for Peterborough 💚

(If you have any trouble visiting us in person, you can always have your say via our website Healthcare: https://ow.ly/B6Lz50XGey5 Social Care: https://ow.ly/kH9w50XGey9)

03/02/2026

Looking for reliable advice about health and care services in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough? 🏥💬

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can help. Our information and signposting service provides clear, trustworthy guidance to help you:
- Find local health and care services that meet your needs
- Understand your rights and what support is available
- Get in touch with the right professionals or organisations

Whether you have questions about NHS services, social care, or local support networks, we’re here to make sure you get the answers you need.

📞 Call us, 💌 email, or visit our website to find out more and get support tailored to you: https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/advice-and-information or https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/advice-and-information

03/02/2026

🗣️ Why independent patient voices matter

Recent national discussion around the Health Bill has highlighted plans to abolish Healthwatch and move its role into central government and local NHS bodies. Former health minister Lord Philip Hunt has warned this could remove an independent voice for patients and the public, raising concerns about who will speak up when health and care services aren’t working as they should.

At Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, we listen to local people’s experiences of health and care and use those insights to help improve services — independently and impartially.

Strong, independent patient representation helps ensure:
✔️ Decisions are informed by real experiences
✔️ Services are held to account
✔️ Local voices are not lost in national systems

We will continue to stand up for the views of people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and keep you informed as these discussions develop.

💬 Your voice matters. Take a look at our website for the latest Healthwatch news: https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/news-and-reports

03/02/2026

Whether you’re in the heart of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire or the villages of Fenland, we’re here to make sure your experiences with health and care services are heard. Your feedback helps shape better care for everyone across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough!

Take 5 minutes to complete our Health and/or Social Care Surveys and tell us about your experiences:
Healthcare in Cambridgeshire - https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/share-your-views-nhs-services
Social care in Cambridgeshire - https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/share-your-views-adult-social-care-services
Healthcare in Peterborough - https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/share-your-views-nhs-services
Social care in Peterborough - https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk/share-your-views-adult-social-care-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