Health

Cllr Susan Wallwork with new equipment at GCLC

New gym equipment coming to Fenland leisure centres as gyms undergo upgrades

MP Steve Barclay has met with NHS bosses over his concerns for the future of services at Doddington and North Cambs Hospitals

MP Steve Barclay has met with NHS bosses over his concerns for the future of services at Doddington and North Cambs Hospitals

MP Steve Barclay calls for greater scrutiny of Fen hospitals after service cuts

NHS chiefs assure councillors Fenland hospital is not set for closure

Doddington Hospital has lost a string of key clinics over the past two years, according to North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay.

Doddington Hospital has lost a string of key clinics over the past two years, according to North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

MP says hospital is losing clinics 'by stealth' after six-month delay for answers

More than £3,000 has been raised for support Danny, pictured, in his recovery

More than £3,000 has been raised for support Danny, pictured, in his recovery

£3k raised for 'deeply loved' Fenland man fighting for life in Spanish hospital

Kath Sansom and Henrietta Hughes

Kath Sansom and Henrietta Hughes

Calls for redress as pelvic mesh victims wait for justice

Serious questions have been raised over future of Doddington Hospital by MP Steve Barclay.

Serious questions have been raised over future of Doddington Hospital by MP Steve Barclay.

Serious questions raised over future of Doddington Hospital by MP

An initiative aimed at providing colourful blankets for cancer patients, the elderly and those suffering isolation, has appealed for wool donations.

An initiative aimed at providing colourful blankets for cancer patients, the elderly and those suffering isolation, has appealed for wool donations.

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Fenland-based Woolly Hub makes blanket appeal for Huntingdon hospital patients

The Gables care home in Chatteris named a top 20 care home in East of England

The Gables care home in Chatteris named a top 20 care home in East of England

Care home named one of the region's top 20 for the ninth year running

Megan Dixon is hoping people will help her find independence after she undergoes a double leg amputation later this summer.

Megan Dixon is hoping people will help her find independence after she undergoes a double leg amputation later this summer.

Wheelchair fundraiser for Cambridgeshire woman facing amputation of both legs

Viktoria Jupe is undertaking a month-long walking challenge to raise awareness of endometriosis - a condition that affects one in 10 women worldwide.

Viktoria Jupe is undertaking a month-long walking challenge to raise awareness of endometriosis - a condition that affects one in 10 women worldwide.

Cambridgeshire gym boss takes on daily walk to highlight ‘terrible’ disease

Aria Court, Coronation Close, March, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Aria Court, Coronation Close, March, Cambridgeshire. Image taken from Google street view. Credit: Google. Permission for use for all partners.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Care home ‘failed to provide good standard of care’

There is a public information session being held on Wednesday, February 4 at the Manor Leisure Centre on the Saxon Pit health report. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

There is a public information session being held on Wednesday, February 4 at the Manor Leisure Centre on the Saxon Pit health report. (Image: Steve Barclay MP)

Cambridgeshire County Council

Public information session being held on recent Saxon Pit public health report

Viktoria Jupe is urging people across Cambridgeshire to back a national petition calling for better diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis which affects 1.5m women in the UK.

Viktoria Jupe is urging people across Cambridgeshire to back a national petition calling for better diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis which affects 1.5m women in the UK.

Cambridgeshire woman pushes campaign for recognition of debilitating illness

Sewage has been flooding Barker's Lane in March once again after this week's heavy rainfall.

Sewage has been flooding Barker's Lane in March once again after this week's heavy rainfall.

Heavy rain saw sewage spewing into town lane once more

North East Cambs MP Steve Barclay is calling for dialysis treatment to be provided for patients in Fenland at either Doddington Hospital or at the North Cambs in Wisbech.

North East Cambs MP Steve Barclay is calling for dialysis treatment to be provided for patients in Fenland at either Doddington Hospital or at the North Cambs in Wisbech.

MP calls for support on dialysis services for Fenland kidney patients

Findings of a public health risk assessment on Saxon Pit in Whittlesey has been published today by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Findings of a public health risk assessment on Saxon Pit in Whittlesey has been published today by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Health risk assessment of industrial site says 'no risks identified'

'The kindness of strangers who provide gifts for children battling a life-threatening illness still brings a tear to my eye. Just to see Jack smiling as he opened the gift box and rummaged around inside was priceless to me.'

'The kindness of strangers who provide gifts for children battling a life-threatening illness still brings a tear to my eye. Just to see Jack smiling as he opened the gift box and rummaged around inside was priceless to me.'

‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust

March Dental is looking to expand into the neighbouring former carpet warehouse building with a planning application submitted this week.

March Dental is looking to expand into the neighbouring former carpet warehouse building with a planning application submitted this week.

Fenland District Council

Dental practice looks to expand with the creation of up to 10 jobs

Everyone is vulnerable to the health impacts of damp and mould.

Everyone is vulnerable to the health impacts of damp and mould.

How to get rid of black mould with 'extremely effective' teaspoon trick

Askham Rehab operations director wins prestigious award

Askham Rehab operations director wins prestigious award

Business Cambridgeshire

Askham Rehab boss crowned 'Rehab Leader of the Year'

Aliyyah-Begum Nasser of Askham Rehab wins NR Times award

Aliyyah-Begum Nasser of Askham Rehab wins NR Times award

Neurorehabilitation leader named 'leader of the year'

Jamie Holland, who runs the March Slimming World group at 2nd March Scout Hut every week, won the company's Community Impact Award

Jamie Holland, who runs the March Slimming World group at 2nd March Scout Hut every week, won the company's Community Impact Award

Meet the award-winning Fens slimming expert who has helped 125 people lose 593 stone

Dawn Breacher, aged 59 who runs the Wimblington Slimming World group at Parish Hall

Dawn Breacher, aged 59 who runs the Wimblington Slimming World group at Parish Hall

Meet the Fens slimming consultant in company’s top 10

Walk-in clinics to offer childhood vaccinations

Walk-in clinics to offer childhood vaccinations

Walk-in vaccination clinics for children and pregnant patients

Askham Village Community care workers given cakes

Askham Village Community care workers given cakes

Care workers at March centre given special treat

Kath before giving her speech

Kath before giving her speech

Campaigning mum's gives powerful speech at national patient safety congress

Doddington Medical Centre on Benwick Road has issued an update regarding appointments that are booked for today (Friday September 19).

Doddington Medical Centre on Benwick Road has issued an update regarding appointments that are booked for today (Friday September 19).

Surgery shares important update amid staff shortage

The Hollies dental practice in Park Street, Chatteris, has been found wanting following an inspection by a Government watchdog.

The Hollies dental practice in Park Street, Chatteris, has been found wanting following an inspection by a Government watchdog.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Government watchdog raises concerns over leadership of Fens dental practice

Dr Neil Modha being presented with an award at the national NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster by The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in October 2024.

Dr Neil Modha being presented with an award at the national NHS Parliamentary Awards in Westminster by The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in October 2024.

Fenland and Peterborough to pilot new health scheme bringing care closer to home

Charli before and after her impressive weight loss

Charli before and after her impressive weight loss

Woman loses SEVEN stone in memory of her mum

Broad Street Dental Practice, in Whittlesey, received a glowing report after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Broad Street Dental Practice, in Whittlesey, received a glowing report after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Dental practice praised for 'kind and caring' staff in latest inspection

March Masonic Centre hosts prostate cancer screening with CHAPS and Cambridgeshire Charity

March Masonic Centre hosts prostate cancer screening with CHAPS and Cambridgeshire Charity

Cancer Screening

Prostate Cancer

March Masonic Centre holds vital prostate cancer screening event

The Riverside Practice in March

The Riverside Practice in March

Surgery apologises as patients urged to visit in person

Keith Setchell before and after his weight loss

Keith Setchell before and after his weight loss

'Inspirational' slimmer could be crowned man of the year after six stone weight loss

Doddington Minor Injury Unit will be closed during the afternoon of Thursday July 10.

Doddington Minor Injury Unit will be closed during the afternoon of Thursday July 10.

Village's minor injury unit to shut for staff training

Walton Highway Club was the venue for a casino night in memory of Mark Davey.

Walton Highway Club was the venue for a casino night in memory of Mark Davey.

East Anglian Air Ambulance

Memorial casino night in aid of life-saving charity

Paul Huggins, 60

Paul Huggins, 60

Man severely affected by delirium takes steady steps towards independence

Rob Skoulding (left) receives his Freedom of the Town award from mayor Cllr Andrew Woollard.

Rob Skoulding (left) receives his Freedom of the Town award from mayor Cllr Andrew Woollard.

March Town Council

Honour for life-saving champion

Cllr Susan Wallwork says the service is real catalyst for change.

Cllr Susan Wallwork says the service is real catalyst for change.

Council scheme helping people get back into work

Care home celebrates International Nurses Day

Care home celebrates International Nurses Day

Thanks to Nurses

International Nurses Day

Care home and rehab centre celebrates International Nurses Day

Adam with his old trousers

Adam with his old trousers

Slimmer is half the man he used to be after losing six stone

Daniel Whitby, of March, is to take on the London Marathon to raise funds for Andy's Man Club.

Daniel Whitby, of March, is to take on the London Marathon to raise funds for Andy's Man Club.

London Marathon

Army veteran to run London Marathon for men’s suicide prevention charity

Honor Whitby with her mum Sally

Honor Whitby with her mum Sally

Brain Tumour Charity

'Ray of sunshine': Daughter's London Marathon a tribute to 'strong and positive' mum

Dawn Breacher, Slimming World consultant for Wimblington, pictured with bags of clothes that have been collected in aid of Cancer Research UK. Also pictured holding the golden bag is Alan whose wife died last year.

Dawn Breacher, Slimming World consultant for Wimblington, pictured with bags of clothes that have been collected in aid of Cancer Research UK. Also pictured holding the golden bag is Alan whose wife died last year.

Wimblington Slimming World members donate outgrown clothes for Cancer Research UK

Oliver was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2018 and is currently a reporter at Cambs Times.

Oliver was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2018 and is currently a reporter at Cambs Times.

Purple Day: Our reporter says 'life as I knew it changed' after epilepsy diagnosis

Staff at Wendreth Court care home in March

Staff at Wendreth Court care home in March

Care home 'celebrates' official opening

Family Running Sessions - Easter 2025

Family Running Sessions - Easter 2025

Fenland District Council

Free family activities and weight loss sessions available

The Mad Marchers are gearing up to take on the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK.

The Mad Marchers are gearing up to take on the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK.

Mad Marchers to climb three highest peaks in Britain for Alzheimer's Research UK

Scott Smith before and after his weight loss

Scott Smith before and after his weight loss

Slimmer left 'mortified' on flight is now helping others to achieve weight loss dream

There are various classes on offer

There are various classes on offer

Fenland District Council

Free and cheap exercise classes launching in Fenland

Campaigners will be meeting with Baroness Gillian Merron, the patient safety minister, to discuss financial redress for mesh-injured women.

Campaigners will be meeting with Baroness Gillian Merron, the patient safety minister, to discuss financial redress for mesh-injured women.

Financial redress for mesh-injured women to be discussed with minister

Left to right : Leanne Mearman (practice manager), Ruth Bailey (headteacher), Daniel Utting (group practice manager).

Left to right : Leanne Mearman (practice manager), Ruth Bailey (headteacher), Daniel Utting (group practice manager).

Burrowmoor Primary Academy in March 'pioneering' children's vision health

The new outdoor gym at The Abbey playing fields on Beech Avenue in Doddington.

The new outdoor gym at The Abbey playing fields on Beech Avenue in Doddington.

New outdoor gym at playing fields in Doddington