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£2.32m extra funding for social care in Cambridgeshire — £2.32m extra funding for social care in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Council is to receive a one-off payment of £2.32m from Government to help alleviate pressures on the NHS this winter.

Marshland St James care home worker celebrates 15 years of service — Marshland St James care home worker celebrates 15 years of service

A carer at Hickathrift House in Marshland St James has received a long service award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 15 years.

Concern as thousands left with anxious wait for smear test results in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough — Concern as thousands left with anxious wait for smear test results in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Thousands of women in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are having to contend with the anxiety of long waits for their smear test results.

More than 60 food hygiene warnings handed out by inspectors in Fenland, figures show — More than 60 food hygiene warnings handed out by inspectors in Fenland, figures show

More than 60 written warnings were handed out to businesses in Fenland for food hygiene issues over the last year, including for cleanliness.

MMR jab figures show low immunisation rates for five-year-olds in Cambridgeshire but rise in coverage

MMR jab figures show low immunisation rates for five-year-olds in Cambridgeshire but rise in coverage

The proportion of five-year-olds having both MMR jabs in Cambridgeshire is significantly below target despite a rise in immunisation rates.

GP surgeries in Wisbech announce new extended opening hours for patients

Hundreds of diabetics in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough undergo 'devastating' amputations

King's Lynn hospital put into special measures for second time — King's Lynn hospital put into special measures for second time

Bosses apologise after inspectors declare hospital 'inadequate'

Ten people in Fenland are currently waiting for organ transplants but only a third of district's residents are registered donors — Ten people in Fenland are currently waiting for organ transplants but only a third of district's residents are registered donors

New appeal for organ donors in Fenland as news 35 people in Cambridgeshire died over the last five years waiting for a transplant.

Only a third of people Fenland are registered to be an organ donor

Only a third of people Fenland are registered to be an organ donor

Only a third of people Fenland are registered to be an organ donor

Only around one in three people in Fenland have signed up to the organ donation register, it has been revealed.

GPs receiving funding for non-existent 'ghost' patients in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

GPs receiving funding for non-existent 'ghost' patients in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

GPs receiving funding for non-existent 'ghost' patients in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Doctors' surgeries in Cambridgeshire have tens of thousands of patients registered who may be dead or have left the area, according NHS figures.

A weekly 10-minute walk is too much for more than 40 per centre of people in Fenland, figures show

A weekly 10-minute walk is too much for more than 40 per centre of people in Fenland, figures show

A weekly 10-minute walk is too much for more than 40 per centre of people in Fenland, figures show

Nearly half of Fenland people fail to walk for 10 consecutive minutes a week, according to the Department for Transport.

Drop in free adult dental treatments in Cambridgeshire due to Government's 'hostile environment', British Dental Association claims

Drop in free adult dental treatments in Cambridgeshire due to Government's 'hostile environment', British Dental Association claims

Drop in free adult dental treatments in Cambridgeshire due to Government's 'hostile environment', British Dental Association claims

Around 20,000 fewer free dental treatments were carried out in Cambs in 2017, with dentists saying a "hostile environment" is to blame.

East of England Ambulance Service boss resigns

East of England Ambulance Service boss resigns

East of England Ambulance Service boss resigns

Chairman hails 'great legacy' of outgoing boss

Members of March Slimming World groups complete park run to raise money for Cancer Research UK

Members of March Slimming World groups complete park run to raise money for Cancer Research UK

Members of March Slimming World groups complete park run to raise money for Cancer Research UK

Members of March Slimming World groups took part in the local park run at West End Park to help raise cash for cancer.

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