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Many minor ailments can now be treated at pharmacies.

NHS in Cambridgeshire shares list of illnesses pharmacies can treat

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home

The Care Quality Commission inspection took place in March.

The Care Quality Commission inspection took place in March.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough's acute wards told to improve

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

The NHS 111 number will connect to to a local team of call handlers with mental health training

The NHS 111 number will connect to to a local team of call handlers with mental health training

NHS 111 number in England to offer mental health support to those in crisis

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is at risk of not having enough experienced staff to deliver care.

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is at risk of not having enough experienced staff to deliver care.

NHS Trust facing risk of not having enough experienced staff to deliver care

The Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital remains 'on track'.

The Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital remains 'on track'.

New cancer hospital ‘remains on track’ despite government ‘reset’ announcement

Kathryn Fisher is standing as the Green Party candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire.

Kathryn Fisher is standing as the Green Party candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire.

General Election 2024

Green Party's candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire on the NHS

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS calls for swift COVID-19 vaccination uptake

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS calls for swift COVID-19 vaccination uptake

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Thousands in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough yet to receive spring COVID-19 jab

Strictly Come Dancing judge, and Hospitals’ Charity patron, Craig Revel Horwood was guest of honour at the event.

Strictly Come Dancing judge, and Hospitals’ Charity patron, Craig Revel Horwood was guest of honour at the event.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hospitals' Charity ball with guest Craig Revell Horwood raises more than £30,000

Cambridge Children’s Hospital will be the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England.

Cambridge Children’s Hospital will be the first specialist children's hospital for the East of England.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridgeshire children visit site of new East of England children’s hospital

Professor Roman Hovorka developed the artificial pancreas.

Professor Roman Hovorka developed the artificial pancreas.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

NHS to roll out artificial pancreas developed at Addenbrooke's for diabetics

Currently, people are usually diagnosed using memory tests and brain scans.

Currently, people are usually diagnosed using memory tests and brain scans.

Blood tests for diagnosing dementia to be offered as part of trial

Dr Bowers leads a research programme to understand and improve end-of-life symptom control at home.

Dr Bowers leads a research programme to understand and improve end-of-life symptom control at home.

Report outlines findings to improve palliative care medication management

The NHS across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is urging local people to find out what services are open over the long Easter weekend.

The NHS across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is urging local people to find out what services are open over the long Easter weekend.

NHS urges people to find out about available services ahead of Easter

Sati Ubhi, chief pharmacist at NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB

Sati Ubhi, chief pharmacist at NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB

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NHS urge people to order prescriptions ahead of the Easter weekend

Trees were planted at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Trees were planted at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

150 trees planted at Hinchingbrooke Hospital thanks to NHS charity

Healthcare bosses discussing how to incentivise NHS dentists.

Healthcare bosses discussing how to incentivise NHS dentists.

Proposals to pay Cambridgeshire NHS dentists to take on more patients

Kaleb Ablett pictured with his family before his death in 2019.

Kaleb Ablett pictured with his family before his death in 2019.

East of England Ambulance Service

Cambridgeshire boy, 8, died after ambulance failed to take him to hospital

Lord Markham visited the car park for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

Lord Markham visited the car park for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Health Minister Lord Markham visits Addenbrooke's

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the National Health Service ( NHS).

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the National Health Service ( NHS).

Everything to know about Whooping Cough from symptoms to when to call a GP

Free NHS Health Checks are available across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Free NHS Health Checks are available across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Free health checks available in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Colposcopy/gynae oncology clinical nurse specialist Michelle Hydes sees around 13 patients a month in clinic at Peterborough City Hospital and stresses the importance of attending cervical screening appointments.

Colposcopy/gynae oncology clinical nurse specialist Michelle Hydes sees around 13 patients a month in clinic at Peterborough City Hospital and stresses the importance of attending cervical screening appointments.

Women urged to keep potentially life-saving cervical screening date

Miss Jyoti Shah MBE attending the recent investiture at Buckingham Palace with King Charles. She was honoured in the New Year’s Honours list 2022.

Miss Jyoti Shah MBE attending the recent investiture at Buckingham Palace with King Charles. She was honoured in the New Year’s Honours list 2022.

King Charles III

Trust urology consultant collects MBE from King Charles

Local NHS leaders are asking communities across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to use the right service at the right time over the New Year’s weekend

Local NHS leaders are asking communities across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to use the right service at the right time over the New Year’s weekend

Which NHS services are open in Cambridgeshire over New Year?

In March 2023, Viva Arts and Community Group held a star-studded awards evening to celebrate their success.

In March 2023, Viva Arts and Community Group held a star-studded awards evening to celebrate their success.

First round of Healthier Future’s Fund winners announced

Local NHS and mental health organisations and charities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are reminding people about the range of advice, support and services that are available for those who may be struggling to cope over the festive season.

Local NHS and mental health organisations and charities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are reminding people about the range of advice, support and services that are available for those who may be struggling to cope over the festive season.

Mental health services and support available over the festive period

Family, friends, and carers can play a key role in supporting those who are medically ready to leave hospital.

Family, friends, and carers can play a key role in supporting those who are medically ready to leave hospital.

Campaign launches to help hospital patients get ‘Home for Lunch’

Local NHS leaders are urging local people to plan ahead and order their repeat prescriptions in time to ensure they have enough of their routine medicines over the Christmas and New Year break.

Local NHS leaders are urging local people to plan ahead and order their repeat prescriptions in time to ensure they have enough of their routine medicines over the Christmas and New Year break.

Local NHS leaders urge people to order repeat prescriptions ahead of festive break

The NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB has shared five simple ways for local people to look after their health and wellbeing.

The NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB has shared five simple ways for local people to look after their health and wellbeing.

Local NHS leaders on how to stay well and healthy as the temperatures drop

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are offered to the most vulnerable people, and those who are more likely to pass the viruses onto people at risk.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are offered to the most vulnerable people, and those who are more likely to pass the viruses onto people at risk.

More than 400,000 vulnerable people protected from winter viruses thanks to vaccines

Local NHS leaders are asking people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to use antibiotics wisely and safely

Local NHS leaders are asking people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to use antibiotics wisely and safely

NHS leaders urge local people to use antibiotics wisely and safely

Take on Santa run – and be NHS charity’s big helpers

Take on Santa run – and be NHS charity’s big helpers

Take on Santa run – and be NHS charity’s big helpers

A new mental health free text messaging support service has launched in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

A new mental health free text messaging support service has launched in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

New mental health free text messaging support service launches

Design of Cambridge Children's Hospital and Max Rowlandson, who fundraised for the unit.

Design of Cambridge Children's Hospital and Max Rowlandson, who fundraised for the unit.

Cambridge City Council

‘Risk’ to new children’s and cancer hospitals after congestion charge plans dropped

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics are taking place in St Neots, Littleport, Wisbech and St Ives this week.

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics are taking place in St Neots, Littleport, Wisbech and St Ives this week.

Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics in Cambs this week

Rachel recently got her COVID-19 vaccine at a walk-in session.

Rachel recently got her COVID-19 vaccine at a walk-in session.

Cambridgeshire’s chief nurse urges pregnant women to get their winter vaccines

Jyoti Shah MBE is leading the fight against prostate cancer and urging men to make sure they get checked.

Jyoti Shah MBE is leading the fight against prostate cancer and urging men to make sure they get checked.

Men urged to stop 'silent killer' and get checked for prostate cancer

More than 550 additional staff have been recruited into healthcare roles at general practices across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough since 2019.

More than 550 additional staff have been recruited into healthcare roles at general practices across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough since 2019.

Expanded NHS support available for patients in GP practices

Monitoring moisture levels in a home is an important step in preventing mould.

Monitoring moisture levels in a home is an important step in preventing mould.

New doctors scheme aims to tackle poor housing

Dr Stuti Mukherjee is encouraging everyone in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to learn how to check their breasts or chest area.

Dr Stuti Mukherjee is encouraging everyone in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to learn how to check their breasts or chest area.

Breast Cancer Month

Women told to be breast-aware and check their breasts

The programme has already helped over 50 women stop smoking during pregnancy.

The programme has already helped over 50 women stop smoking during pregnancy.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

New maternity programme supports mums-to-be to stop smoking

The Vaccinators are out on the road this week (until October 30) as part of The Big Vaccination Week.

The Vaccinators are out on the road this week (until October 30) as part of The Big Vaccination Week.

Big Vaccination Week kicks off in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Local NHS leaders are urging people to stock up medicine cabinets and first aid kits this half-term.

Local NHS leaders are urging people to stock up medicine cabinets and first aid kits this half-term.

Stock up medicine cabinets and first aid kits for half term

Team Scrambled legs slide over the finish line

Team Scrambled legs slide over the finish line

Inflatable 5k fundraisers give NHS charity a £4k boost

Psychiatry and psychology experts from Cambridge University

Psychiatry and psychology experts from Cambridge University

Global study to improve treatment and manage risk for psychosis

Today is World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day

Reach out for mental health support when you need it

Currently, smoking causes around one in five cancer cases and more than one in four cancer deaths each year in the UK.

Currently, smoking causes around one in five cancer cases and more than one in four cancer deaths each year in the UK.

How much does smoking cost the NHS? The answer might shock you

The Healthy.io project team

The Healthy.io project team

Wound care innovation project shortlisted for three national awards

The October 2023 Breast Care Team are reminding women who receive a screening invitation of the importance of attending their appointment.

The October 2023 Breast Care Team are reminding women who receive a screening invitation of the importance of attending their appointment.

Women urged to keep their potentially lifesaving breast screening appointment

Local health leaders are urging people to use services wisely amid the consultant and junior doctor strike, which runs until October 5.

Local health leaders are urging people to use services wisely amid the consultant and junior doctor strike, which runs until October 5.

Junior doctor strikes

NHS Cambridgeshire strike leads to plea from health leaders

Local NHS leaders in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are asking people to use NHS services wisely amid this week's industrial action.

Local NHS leaders in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are asking people to use NHS services wisely amid this week's industrial action.

Use NHS services wisely during industrial action

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is giving former Wilko staff a chance to consider a range of hospital roles available.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is giving former Wilko staff a chance to consider a range of hospital roles available.

Trust offers helping hand to former Wilko staff in Cambridgeshire

Over 7000 people had been waiting more than 18 months for treatment with the NHS England at the end of June.

Over 7000 people had been waiting more than 18 months for treatment with the NHS England at the end of June.

NHS waiting lists in England at record high with patients forced to wait 18 months