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5:07 PM May 5, 2021
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5:08 PM May 5, 2021
Healthwatch Cambridgeshire wants to hear from residents across the county about delays to hospital services due to Covid-19.
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Independent health and care watchdogs Healthwatch Cambridgeshire want to hear from those across the county on hospital waiting lists.
Hospitals across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are having to make tough decisions after delays and cancellations due to Covid-19.
A spokesperson for Healthwatch Cambridgeshire said: “It’s going to take time to restore local services – and deal with the backlog.
“And it means local people are waiting longer for non-urgent treatments and procedures as well as tests and appointments.
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There is help available for anyone in Cambridgeshire with mental health issues.
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This week, the Hunts Post launches its third We Need To Talk feature. For the month of January, and beyond, we want to offer support and advice for anyone struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
There are lots of services available for people in the area and anyone experiencing anxiety, depression and stress is being urged to seek help.
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CCG has brought together mental organisations and charities under one umbrella to ensure there is a wide spectrum of support available.
Dr James Clarke, registered clinical psychologist and CPFT PWS service Lead, said: “Mental ill-health will affect one in four people during their lifetime, and it’s also widely known that the effects of Covid-19 have adversely affected mental health and wellbeing so it is important that people know that our service continues to operate and people can get the help the
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Patients require more support when leaving hospita. Photo taken pre-Covid. (Image: Healthwatch England)
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