Have your say on Peterborough health services through virtual meetings

The public forum listens to what the public has to say about services across the city and surrounding area.

It gives people a chance to air their views on anything related to local health or care such as doctors, hospitals, chemists and care organisations and care homes.

In March, the forum had to be postponed because of the coronavirus lockdown. But now it is back online – and everyone is invited to join in.

The forum is run by Healthwatch Peterborough, the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

“There have been lots of changes to local services since the outbreak began and some health screening services have temporarily stopped,” said Caroline Tyrrell-Jones, communities programme manager at Healthwatch.

“Fewer people are using A&E at local hospitals and there are also concerns about the impact of the virus and lockdown on people’s mental health.

“So the forum gives everyone an opportunity to discuss what’s been happening and tell us what’s working well or needs improving.”

The next meeting is being held on Thursday, May 28 from 10am to noon.

To join the meeting, call Healthwatch on 0330 355 1285, text 0752 0635 176 or email: [email protected].