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Fenland Group Practice staff member Cat Carman is a finalist in The Skills for Health Our Health Heroes Awards.

Fenland GP practice worker nominated for national award

Doddington Hospital offers new clinic for patients awaiting surgery

Doddington Hospital offers new clinic for patients awaiting surgery

Doddington Hospital offers new clinic for patients awaiting surgery

$Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough\'s CEO, Sandie Smith, has announced she will be stepping down from her role in March 2023 after 10 years.$ $Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough\'s CEO, Sandie Smith, has announced she will be stepping down from her role in March 2023 after 10 years.$

Health and care champion's CEO stepping down after 10 years

Chief executive of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Roland Sinker (pictured) said the trust is focusing on supporting the most vulnerable patients to avoid them getting into difficulties.

Chief executive of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Roland Sinker (pictured) said the trust is focusing on supporting the most vulnerable patients to avoid them getting into difficulties.

Cost of living crisis

Trust boss says it’s ‘extraordinary’ having to talk about food and heating

$Cancer was ruled out for Baby Oliver following whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke\'s Hospital. His pictured with his parents Sara and Michael Bell.$ $Cancer was ruled out for Baby Oliver following whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke\'s Hospital. His pictured with his parents Sara and Michael Bell.$

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Whole genome sequencing rules out cancer for baby Oliver

Large-scale Covid vaccination centres are preparing to kickstart the autumn Covid-19 booster rollout

Large-scale Covid vaccination centres are preparing to kickstart the autumn Covid-19 booster rollout

Large scale Covid vaccination centres in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough open this autumn

At the end of last month (July) only four patients were waiting more than two years for treatment. This is down from 2,988 at the end of January.

At the end of last month (July) only four patients were waiting more than two years for treatment. This is down from 2,988 at the end of January.

NHS staff praised for ‘virtually eliminating’ long waiting times

The NHS has an ambition plan to eliminate hepatitis C from England before the global goal of 2030. For the East of England, the goal is by the end of 2025.

The NHS has an ambition plan to eliminate hepatitis C from England before the global goal of 2030. For the East of England, the goal is by the end of 2025.

Mission to eliminate hepatitis C on target in town

Surgeons at the Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) started using its ‘donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplant programme in 2015 thanks to funding from RPH Charity.

Surgeons at the Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) started using its ‘donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplant programme in 2015 thanks to funding from RPH Charity.

Lifesaving heart transplant programme exceeds 100 patients

Alistair Forsyth waiting for his robotic prostatectomy in the day surgery unit at CUH.

Alistair Forsyth waiting for his robotic prostatectomy in the day surgery unit at CUH.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Addenbrooke’s surgical robot is a UK first

Works are underway at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge, as Morgan Sindall Construction transforms a disused modular structure into a new £5.8 million resource centre.

Works are underway at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge, as Morgan Sindall Construction transforms a disused modular structure into a new £5.8 million resource centre.

State-of-the art £5.8m resource centre for Fulbourn Hospital

Addenbrooke's , Cambridge, where a cost of living crisis has forced a staff member to opt out of NHS pension.

Addenbrooke's , Cambridge, where a cost of living crisis has forced a staff member to opt out of NHS pension.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cost of living forces hospital worker to opt out of NHS pension

Peterborough City Hospital . Car park charges are to rise both here and at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon.

Peterborough City Hospital . Car park charges are to rise both here and at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hospitals raise car parking costs for first time in six years

Eight people from Cambridgeshire have posthumously received the Order of St John Award for organ donation at an awards ceremony at Ely Cathedral.

Eight people from Cambridgeshire have posthumously received the Order of St John Award for organ donation at an awards ceremony at Ely Cathedral.

Eight organ donors honoured at ‘moving’ award ceremony

Deputy county council leader Cllr Elisa Meschini said the money will be used where it is needed

Deputy county council leader Cllr Elisa Meschini said the money will be used where it is needed

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council has extra £18m in the kitty because of Covid

Richard Naylor, 50, of Haggis Gap in Fulbourn, firebombed a GP surgery at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic after doctors refused to prescribe him with heroin

Richard Naylor, 50, of Haggis Gap in Fulbourn, firebombed a GP surgery at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic after doctors refused to prescribe him with heroin

Cambridge Crown Court

Arsonist firebombed GP surgery after doctors refused to give him heroin

From left: Alex Jarvis, Toppan Digital Language, award sponsors ; Joanna Burnett, GPrX Data, Rachel Dixon, Novartis UK

From left: Alex Jarvis, Toppan Digital Language, award sponsors ; Joanna Burnett, GPrX Data, Rachel Dixon, Novartis UK

Business East - News

Award for company that uses data to help MS patients

Nearly half of those who took part in Healthwatch England's poll said they found it difficult to book an NHS dental appointment.

Nearly half of those who took part in Healthwatch England's poll said they found it difficult to book an NHS dental appointment.

‘It’s virtually impossible to register with an NHS dentist’ - people struggling to pay for dental care

Two million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been delivered across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Two million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been delivered across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

‘Major milestone’ - Two million Covid jabs delivered across Cambridgeshire

Dr Gary Howsam, chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Like the rest of the country, we are unfortunately seeing Covid-19 cases rising across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Dr Gary Howsam, chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Like the rest of the country, we are unfortunately seeing Covid-19 cases rising across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Over 75’s offered Covid Spring booster jab

Erika Pusnyte, aged 32, of Taverners Road in Peterborough, stole items from The Cavell Centre, including amphetamine and a dead patient's bank card

Erika Pusnyte, aged 32, of Taverners Road in Peterborough, stole items from The Cavell Centre, including amphetamine and a dead patient's bank card

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Hospital cleaner jailed after stealing from dead patients

Cambridge Children's Hospital and Max Rowlandson, who fundraised for the unit in November

Cambridge Children's Hospital and Max Rowlandson, who fundraised for the unit in November

Cambridge City Council

Green light for major new Cambridge Children's Hospital

Michael Bourn sent explicit pictures and messages to someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, and stole from Wisbech hospital workers

Michael Bourn sent explicit pictures and messages to someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, and stole from Wisbech hospital workers

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Thief who tried to send explicit pictures to girl, 14, is jailed

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be supporting hospital staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital and The Rosie in Cambridge.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be supporting hospital staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital and The Rosie in Cambridge.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Hospital trust offers support to staff with family in Ukraine

Craig Revel Horwood has been revealed as North West Anglia Hospitals' Charity's new celebrity patron.

Craig Revel Horwood has been revealed as North West Anglia Hospitals' Charity's new celebrity patron.

Hospital charity reveals new celebrity patron at relaunch event

Over 85,000 people are waiting for hospital care in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. (stock image)

Over 85,000 people are waiting for hospital care in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. (stock image)

Support needed for over 85,000 people waiting for hospital care

72,000 patients in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been given a Covid-19 vaccine within the last week.

72,000 patients in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been given a Covid-19 vaccine within the last week.

‘Record breaking week’ as over 70,000 Covid-19 vaccines given

1,200 people have had come forward to get their first Covid-19 vaccine in just four days.

1,200 people have had come forward to get their first Covid-19 vaccine in just four days.

Over 1,000 people say yes to first Covid-19 vaccine in just four days

The one millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose will be delivered from vaccination centres this week and will mark a milestone in Covid-19 vaccinations.

The one millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose will be delivered from vaccination centres this week and will mark a milestone in Covid-19 vaccinations.

Millionth Covid-19 vaccine to be delivered this week

Around 12,000 women could be living with undiagnosed breast cancer after missing out on screening due to the pandemic

Around 12,000 women could be living with undiagnosed breast cancer after missing out on screening due to the pandemic

Volunteers needed for breast cancer screening trial

Staff in Cambridgeshire’s hospitals are “tired” as the sites hit 100 per cent occupancy going into winter, health chiefs have said.

Staff in Cambridgeshire’s hospitals are “tired” as the sites hit 100 per cent occupancy going into winter, health chiefs have said.

Cambridgeshire hospitals busy and staff tired and abused

EEAST's Unison branch chairman Glenn Carrington

EEAST's Unison branch chairman Glenn Carrington

East of England Ambulance Service

Paramedics warn of 'tents in car parks' amid mental health crisis

Esme Thornhill (Left middle) and her friends Zara Jackson and Gracie Howe who are taking part in a sponsored swim to raise money for Magpas air ambulance charity. Magpas helped Esme's sister Isla (R) when she suffered a seizure last week (September 7)

Esme Thornhill (Left middle) and her friends Zara Jackson and Gracie Howe who are taking part in a sponsored swim to raise money for Magpas air ambulance charity. Magpas helped Esme's sister Isla (R) when she suffered a seizure last week (September 7)

East Anglian Air Ambulance

Six-year-old fundraising for air ambulance charity that helped sister during seizure

Dr David Staples presents the three millionth bear to Jackie James. From left: Mark Constant, Jo Bennis, Jackie James, Dr Staples and Arthur Briggs.

Dr David Staples presents the three millionth bear to Jackie James. From left: Mark Constant, Jo Bennis, Jackie James, Dr Staples and Arthur Briggs.

Hospital staff rewarded for hard work with landmark gift

Doddington Hospital's Covid-19 vaccination clinic - staff from several surgeries staff and volunteers are pictured.

Doddington Hospital's Covid-19 vaccination clinic - staff from several surgeries staff and volunteers are pictured.

More than one million vaccines given across Cambs

Kevin Delaney has spoken out publicly in the hope that his experience of Covid-19 will encourage us all to #DoTheRightThing

Kevin Delaney has spoken out publicly in the hope that his experience of Covid-19 will encourage us all to #DoTheRightThing

Do The Right Thing

Kevin’s powerful testimony challenges us to #DoTheRightThing

Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, is one of the hospitals increasing visitor restrictions to ease the spread of Covid-19.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, is one of the hospitals increasing visitor restrictions to ease the spread of Covid-19.

Hospitals temporarily reintroduce restrictions for visitors

The new roving vaccination vehicle will be operating at a number of sites across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough from tomorrow (Friday July 23).

The new roving vaccination vehicle will be operating at a number of sites across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough from tomorrow (Friday July 23).

New vaccination vehicle takes to the road

NHS workers' union UNISON and members of the local trades council joined in with the campaign morning in Wisbech.

NHS workers' union UNISON and members of the local trades council joined in with the campaign morning in Wisbech.

NHS pay bus visits Cambs

There is concern that if Covid-19 rates continue to rise at the rate that they are, hospitals will become overwhelmed again. (stock image)

There is concern that if Covid-19 rates continue to rise at the rate that they are, hospitals will become overwhelmed again. (stock image)

East of England Ambulance Service

Plea for caution as Covid-19 rates rise

Ted was born with one kidney and an undiagnosed heart problem.

Ted was born with one kidney and an undiagnosed heart problem.

389 received organ transplants in Cambs, despite pandemic

Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter Hannah and grandchildren Benjie and Georgia visited Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington for the unveiling of the world's biggest tribute to the NHS fundraising hero.

Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter Hannah and grandchildren Benjie and Georgia visited Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington for the unveiling of the world's biggest tribute to the NHS fundraising hero.

Community Heroes

Sir Tom would have 'loved it' says family on visit to commemorative maze

World’s largest tribute to NHS fundraiser Sir Captain Tom Moore unveiled at Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington.

World’s largest tribute to NHS fundraiser Sir Captain Tom Moore unveiled at Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington.

A-mazing salute to NHS fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore

Vaccinators on Tour are in Soham on Saturday.

Vaccinators on Tour are in Soham on Saturday.

Vaccinators on Tour coming to a venue near you

Cambridgeshire Freemasons have been supporting the NHS in many ways - this is their way of saying ‘thank you’.

Cambridgeshire Freemasons have been supporting the NHS in many ways - this is their way of saying ‘thank you’.

Flags raised, glasses raised and banners displayed for the NHS

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Governing Body has voted for IVF treatment on the NHS to be re-instated.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Governing Body has voted for IVF treatment on the NHS to be re-instated.

IVF treatment on the NHS to return

55 Horsefair, Wisbech, one of many Covid-19 vaccination centres. It is a former supermarket.

55 Horsefair, Wisbech, one of many Covid-19 vaccination centres. It is a former supermarket.

Gap between first and second Covid jab cut to offer faster protection

Andrew Smith uses a Zimmer frame to move around while waiting for spinal surgery. On Wednesday he was admitted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for tests and says he spent more than two and a half hours in a storage room without water.

Andrew Smith uses a Zimmer frame to move around while waiting for spinal surgery. On Wednesday he was admitted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for tests and says he spent more than two and a half hours in a storage room without water.

On hottest day of the year hospital 'put me in a store room for over two hours'

Thousands of patients on waiting list for treatment with the NHS trust that oversees Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Thousands of patients on waiting list for treatment with the NHS trust that oversees Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Thousands waiting for hospital treatment due to delays caused by pandemic

Both BBC and ITV (left and right) filmed interviews with Dr Nik Johnson as the county woke to find he had secured an unexpected victory for Labour to become Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Both BBC and ITV (left and right) filmed interviews with Dr Nik Johnson as the county woke to find he had secured an unexpected victory for Labour to become Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Villagers 'clap for Dr Nik' to celebrate mayoralty victory

Chikezie Knox-Macaulay on the journey to recovery from long Covid-19.

Chikezie Knox-Macaulay on the journey to recovery from long Covid-19.

Discharge 'only start of of recovery' says long Covid-19 Royal Papworth patient

Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge have developed a clear coronavirus facemask.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge have developed a clear coronavirus facemask.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital develop unique clear coronavirus facemask

The Wisbech Minor Injury Unit (MIU) will reopen on Monday, March 29.

The Wisbech Minor Injury Unit (MIU) will reopen on Monday, March 29.

Wisbech Minor Injury Unit to reopen after closing due to Covid-19

Inside the Doddington Vaccination Centre: Images have been shared publicly by the centre through social media.

Inside the Doddington Vaccination Centre: Images have been shared publicly by the centre through social media.

Vaccination centre runs out of eligible patients