Healthwatch In Cambridgeshire And Peterborough

Advice for #parents looking after poorly children during the #coronavirus pandemic.

Peterborough parent carer forum Family Voice is running a helpline for SEND families in the city.

What's it like being pregnant or giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A UK research project wants to hear from new mothers and mums-to-be. Take part if you have given birth since 9 March this year, or if you or someone you know is 28 weeks pregnant or more.

Public Health lead Dr Liz Robin thanks everyone across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who followed the national advice and stayed at home over the Easter weekend.

Patients with coronavirus at NWAFT-run Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough City Hospitals are being invited to take part in a national research trial into treatments.
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/…/trust-r ecruits-first-patie…/

Making contact with your GP surgery through its website could be a quicker way to get the advice you need.
Have you used any of these services - maybe to book an online consultation? Let us know how you got on.
https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co. uk/share-your-views

A new coronavirus information hub has been set up for those living with a gynaecological cancer, or experiencing any worrying symptoms.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, decisions are being made across the NHS which impact cancer care, screening programmes and GP appointments.
Now national charity The Eve Appeal has set up the hub for women and their families who are worried about the impact of the virus.
... https://eveappeal.org.uk/supporting…/ca ncer-and-coronavirus/
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The continuing lockdown may be putting people at increased risk of domestic abuse.
Support is available in across our area - please share this information from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Partnership.

It's hard not seeing friends and family over Easter... but please don't risk a visit.

🆘 Do get help from your GP, NHS 111, 999 or A & E department if you or your family become acutely unwell and believe that you may be suffering from a serious or life threatening condition.
🏨 Urgent and acute illnesses or conditions are continuing to be treated during the Covid-19 pandemic.
▶️ Don't hold back from getting help in an emergency or if you are already being treated for a serious health condition.
... 📉 Not seeking help could put your health or life at risk say medical leaders.
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Our staff are taking a break over the Easter Weekend as we close our 'virtual office' at 4pm today.
We won't be here to answer your calls, emails or respond on social media.
But you can still:... ℹ️ Find our latest information and advice 🗣️ And let us know how service changes are affecting you
On our websites:
🌐 Cambs http://ow.ly/OVl450z9I37
🌐 Pboro http://ow.ly/NIV350z9I38
#HappyEaster #StayHomeSaveLives
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Healthcare services across our area will be open over the four-day Easter weekend.
👩‍⚕️ GP practices will be open on Good Friday 10 April and Easter Monday 13 April as will a number of local community pharmacies.
💊 Pharmacies will open as normal on Saturday 11 April and some will be open on Easter Sunday. Please check your local surgery and pharmacy websites for opening hours.
... 🏨 Hospital Accident and Emergency departments will be open so if you have a life-threatening emergency that is not virus-related, do use them.
Coronavirus symptoms? ❌ Do not go to a GP, hospital or pharmacy. ▶️ Visit www.111.nhs.uk/covid-19 in the first instance.
See a full list of what's open and when on the Clinical Commissioning Group website: https://bit.ly/CPCCGEaster2020
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🛡️ Are you shielding or self-isolating? Do you, or someone you know, need help to get food or medicine?
🆘 Help for people who are most medically at risk or in need across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is being run through a new network of support hubs.
🔎 Read our information and advice article on our websites for details of how to find support near you and who to contact.
... 💛You'll also find details of how to volunteer to help your community.
▶️ Cambridgeshire https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co. uk/…/supporting-pe…
▶️ Peterborough https://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co. uk/…/supporting-pe…
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Covid19 guidance for people providing unpaid care for friends or family has been issued today by the Government.
It includes how to create an emergency plan with the person you care for and what to do if you can't provide care and need to find an alternative .
https://www.gov.uk/…/guidance-for-those -who-provide-unpaid-…

Urgent cancer patients at both Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough City Hospitals will get surgery at the private Fitzwillliam Hospital in Bretton, Peterborough.

With Easter nearly here, local doctors and health officials have urged us all to stay home over the holiday.
Director of Public Health for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, Dr Liz Robin, has insisted “we can beat coronavirus if we stick to the battle plan”.
Many people may want to start seeing family and friends again. But Dr Robin says it's vital to continue to stay home and social distance.
... https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/…/local -doctors-say-we-can-…
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Our new Healthwatch Peterborough website is now live. The site has a fresh new look with lots of features to help you find information more easily and to help you have your say on local health and care services. Take a look! https://www.healthwatchpeterborough.co.uk /

It's tough not seeing your mates during lockdown... but please don't take the risk.