NHS

The sessions are donation only and will be led by the chief executive officer of the Yoga In Healthcare Alliance charity, based in Ely, Paul Fox.

Yoga social prescribing opportunities for NHS patients in Ely

A COVID-19 spring booster campaign has launched in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

A COVID-19 spring booster campaign has launched in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

COVID-19 spring booster campaign launches in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Jan Thomas [centre] has confirmed primary care services will continue to be delivered from the Priors Field Surgery building in Sutton.

Jan Thomas [centre] has confirmed primary care services will continue to be delivered from the Priors Field Surgery building in Sutton.

Village surgery building will stay open as health chiefs strike deal

Patients of Priors Field Surgery in Sutton [inset] will face a reduced service while plans are put in place for Malling Health to take over.

Patients of Priors Field Surgery in Sutton [inset] will face a reduced service while plans are put in place for Malling Health to take over.

Patients face reduced service as surgery takeover takes place

Sutton councillor Lorna Dupre [inset] is pleased with the news that a new healthcare provider has been found for Priors Field Surgery patients.

Sutton councillor Lorna Dupre [inset] is pleased with the news that a new healthcare provider has been found for Priors Field Surgery patients.

Village surgery could be saved as new provider steps in

Cllr Mark Inskip (inset) was left shocked to find out that Priors Field Surgery in Sutton was due to close.

Cllr Mark Inskip (inset) was left shocked to find out that Priors Field Surgery in Sutton was due to close.

Councillor fears for patients if surgery closure goes ahead

Jyoti Atri, director of public health for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has raised concern over the rising rate of infections, including flu and Covid, in the county.

Jyoti Atri, director of public health for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has raised concern over the rising rate of infections, including flu and Covid, in the county.

Health chief concern as county Covid cases rise by 118,000

Residents in Cambridgeshire are being urged to have their flu or Covid vaccinations after a rise in cases over the Christmas holidays.

Residents in Cambridgeshire are being urged to have their flu or Covid vaccinations after a rise in cases over the Christmas holidays.

County health chief makes jab plea amid Christmas flu rise

Four NHS hospital trusts in Cambridgeshire will be impacted by nursing strikes in December.

Four NHS hospital trusts in Cambridgeshire will be impacted by nursing strikes in December.

NHS hospitals in Cambs impacted by nurses' strike in December

As part of our research into NHS dentistry in East Cambridgeshire, we reached out to our readers to find out how the decline in appointments is affecting them.

As part of our research into NHS dentistry in East Cambridgeshire, we reached out to our readers to find out how the decline in appointments is affecting them.

SPECIAL REPORT: We hear more dental care stories from residents

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

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

As part of our research into NHS dentistry in East Cambridgeshire, we reached out to our readers to find out how the decline in appointments is affecting them. PICTURE: Getty Images

As part of our research into NHS dentistry in East Cambridgeshire, we reached out to our readers to find out how the decline in appointments is affecting them. PICTURE: Getty Images

SPECIAL REPORT: We reached out to residents to hear dental care stories

In Cambridgeshire, 32 per cent of adults saw a dentist in the last 24 months, and 45 per cent of children were seen in the last 12 months.

In Cambridgeshire, 32 per cent of adults saw a dentist in the last 24 months, and 45 per cent of children were seen in the last 12 months.

SPECIAL REPORT: We look into NHS dentistry in East Cambridgeshire

East Cambridgeshire is one of 10 areas in England where the number of dentists is at their lowest, with 0.078 dentists per 1,000 people.

East Cambridgeshire is one of 10 areas in England where the number of dentists is at their lowest, with 0.078 dentists per 1,000 people.

East Cambridgeshire in top 10 places with lowest number of dentists

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

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

'FreeToFeedCP' is encouraging businesses and community venues to pledge their support for families who breastfeed.

'FreeToFeedCP' is encouraging businesses and community venues to pledge their support for families who breastfeed.

Businesses encouraged to welcome families who breastfeed in new campaign

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

South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne called on Boris Johnson at Prime Minister's Question Time to help ensure local NHS staff are paid fairly to prevent them moving away from Cambridge.

South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne called on Boris Johnson at Prime Minister's Question Time to help ensure local NHS staff are paid fairly to prevent them moving away from Cambridge.

MP calls on Prime Minister to back fair pay for NHS staff

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

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie maternity hospital in the city, is turning away potential staff due to lack of accommodation.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie maternity hospital in the city, is turning away potential staff due to lack of accommodation.

Cost of living crisis

Accommodation problems means hospitals turning away potential staff

Blood donations in Cambridge will now help make immunoglobulin to save even more lives.

Blood donations in Cambridge will now help make immunoglobulin to save even more lives.

Blood donation sessions will now help make medicines for rare diseases

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

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust first lit its chimney in the colours of blue and yellow on March 9.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust first lit its chimney in the colours of blue and yellow on March 9.

Hospital trust lights chimney in blue and yellow to support Ukraine

Over 96 percent of staff working in Cambridge hospitals have had two doses of a coronavirus vaccine.

Over 96 percent of staff working in Cambridge hospitals have had two doses of a coronavirus vaccine.

Cambridge hospital staff still expected to get vaccinated against Covid-19

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

St Mary's Surgery in Ely will benefit from new and improved facilities after planning permission to carry out renovation works was approved.

St Mary's Surgery in Ely will benefit from new and improved facilities after planning permission to carry out renovation works was approved.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Surgery’s renovation project takes next step forward

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

Labour Party members outside the GP surgery at Waterbeach

Labour Party members outside the GP surgery at Waterbeach

GP surgery 'failing' us says Labour

The one hundredth thousandth Covid-19 vaccine was delivered on November 25 to Colin Moffat (pictured) who visited Staploe Medical Centre to get his booster.

The one hundredth thousandth Covid-19 vaccine was delivered on November 25 to Colin Moffat (pictured) who visited Staploe Medical Centre to get his booster.

GP practices mark ‘momentous milestone’ in Covid-19 vaccine programme

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

Those in South East Cambridgeshire are calling on Lucy Frazer MP to oppose the new health and care bill.

Those in South East Cambridgeshire are calling on Lucy Frazer MP to oppose the new health and care bill.

Call for MP to oppose NHS reorganisation plans

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

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