Health

Stroke survivor shares life-changing impact to raise awareness among younger people

North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has claimed health bosses may have misled the public over the temporary closure of the endoscopy unit at North Cambs Hospital, after saying whistleblowers have raised doubts over whether it will reopen as

North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has claimed health bosses may have misled the public over the temporary closure of the endoscopy unit at North Cambs Hospital, after saying whistleblowers have raised doubts over whether it will reopen as

MP claims public was misled over temporary North Cambs Hospital service closure

Andrew Chapman, secretary of the Royal Humane Society, was full of praise for the 16-year-old.

Andrew Chapman, secretary of the Royal Humane Society, was full of praise for the 16-year-old.

Teenager earns 'richly deserved' award for preventing potentially fatal heart attack

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King'S Lynn. Credit: Google Maps

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King'S Lynn. Credit: Google Maps

Cambridgeshire County Council

Further hospital cuts could leave residents facing ‘potentially fatal’ journey times

North Cambs Hospital

MP warns over hospital review as North Cambs services face fresh uncertainty

Discussions are being held to axe the A&E, ICU and maternity wards from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn

Discussions are being held to axe the A&E, ICU and maternity wards from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Revealed: Hospital could lose A&E, maternity and ICU under NHS plans

Urgent and emergency care and medical care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn have been downgraded from good to requires improvement following an unannounced inspection.

Urgent and emergency care and medical care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn have been downgraded from good to requires improvement following an unannounced inspection.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Watchdog finds breaches in patient care after surprise hospital inspection

Fenland’s council leader has urged county health chiefs to investigate a “worrying” loss of services at North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech – and says every district councillor will be invited to submit evidence.

Fenland’s council leader has urged county health chiefs to investigate a “worrying” loss of services at North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech – and says every district councillor will be invited to submit evidence.

Fenland District Council

Call for evidence to back claims of service cuts at Fenland hospital

Game, set, match! Wisbech care home serves up Wimbledon-themed day to remember

Game, set, match! Wisbech care home serves up Wimbledon-themed day to remember

Wimbledon comes to care home with strawberries and cream

Cllr Chris Boden is demanding answers over why services are being cut at the North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech.

Cllr Chris Boden is demanding answers over why services are being cut at the North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech.

Fenland District Council

Top Fenland councillor calls for investigation into Wisbech hospital cuts

A stark divide has emerged between the best and worst GP practices serving Fenland according to the latest GP Patient Survey, with satisfaction ranging from the mid‑80s to barely over 60%.

A stark divide has emerged between the best and worst GP practices serving Fenland according to the latest GP Patient Survey, with satisfaction ranging from the mid‑80s to barely over 60%.

REVEALED: The best and worst Fenland GP surgeries according to patient survey

Mary Ann Winter

Mary Ann Winter

Fen woman raises funds for hospital ward in memory of mother

MP Steve Barclay is angry that endoscopy services are being cut at North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech - something he has been warning would happen for the last few months.

MP Steve Barclay is angry that endoscopy services are being cut at North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech - something he has been warning would happen for the last few months.

North Cambs Hospital

Endoscopy services axed in fresh blow to Fen hospital

MP Steve Barclay is calling on local NHS health chiefs to explain why services are being moved away from the North Cambs Hospital at Wisbech.

MP Steve Barclay is calling on local NHS health chiefs to explain why services are being moved away from the North Cambs Hospital at Wisbech.

MP's shock as Fenland hospital patient numbers fall by over a fifth in one year

MP Steve Barclay is calling on local NHS health chiefs to explain why services are being moved away from the North Cambs Hospital at Wisbech.

MP Steve Barclay is calling on local NHS health chiefs to explain why services are being moved away from the North Cambs Hospital at Wisbech.

Closure of hospital service 'paused' after MP raises concerns

MP Steve Barclay is calling on local NHS health chiefs to explain why services are being moved away from the North Cambs Hospital at Wisbech.

MP Steve Barclay is calling on local NHS health chiefs to explain why services are being moved away from the North Cambs Hospital at Wisbech.

Patients are worried endoscopy services at Fenland hospital are being cut

A Wisbech mum has complained about the poor cleanliness of the town's Hudson pool.

A Wisbech mum has complained about the poor cleanliness of the town's Hudson pool.

Fenland District Council

'Every single changing room is dirty' at town pool says mum

Props supporting the ceiling of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn

Props supporting the ceiling of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn

Hospital rebuild may not be complete until years after site's 'life span' ends

In the inaugural episode of 'The Prostate Pit Stop', hosts Keith Smith and Matt McChlery embark on a candid discussion about prostate cancer, focusing on Keith's personal journey following his diagnosis in December 2025.

In the inaugural episode of 'The Prostate Pit Stop', hosts Keith Smith and Matt McChlery embark on a candid discussion about prostate cancer, focusing on Keith's personal journey following his diagnosis in December 2025.

'Prostate Pit Stop' podcast launched after CEO's own battle with cancer

Man who collapsed while shopping surprises Rural Crime Action Team

Man who collapsed while shopping surprises Rural Crime Action Team

Man thanks Wisbech rural crime officers for saving his life

'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

Arthur Dodkin is helping to lead a charity's winter appeal with his story as a young carer.

Arthur Dodkin is helping to lead a charity's winter appeal with his story as a young carer.

Batten Disease Family Association

12-year-old carer shares his story in Centre 33 winter campaign

Parson Drove Surgery has been lifted out of 'special measures' by watchdog - but still has work to do.

Parson Drove Surgery has been lifted out of 'special measures' by watchdog - but still has work to do.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Village doctor's surgery lifted from 'special measures' but more is needed

Martin Kerslake having his winter flu vaccine

Martin Kerslake having his winter flu vaccine

Walk-in flu vaccine clinic at Fenland supermarket

Barton Manor now has veteran status.

Barton Manor now has veteran status.

Care home awarded Veteran Friendly status

Free walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Wisbech

Free walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Wisbech

Free walk-in vaccination clinics to be held in Wisbech

Brandon and Andy from Top Notch Group Electrical, Sophie, Wisbech Community First Responders Emma and Simon, Charlotte Walford from W Bailey & Son, and Wisbech Lions Robert Norton, Vicky Norton, Bill Batrick, Marilyn Batrick, Maureen Smart and Chris Gay

Brandon and Andy from Top Notch Group Electrical, Sophie, Wisbech Community First Responders Emma and Simon, Charlotte Walford from W Bailey & Son, and Wisbech Lions Robert Norton, Vicky Norton, Bill Batrick, Marilyn Batrick, Maureen Smart and Chris Gay

Defibrillators and AEDs

Funeral directors installs defibrillator at premises

W Bailey & Son Funeral Directors in Wisbech installed community defibrillator

W Bailey & Son Funeral Directors in Wisbech installed community defibrillator

Funeral director installs defibrillator after fundraising campaign

Police and ambulance helped a person suffering a medical episode on a Wisbech street this morning.

Police and ambulance helped a person suffering a medical episode on a Wisbech street this morning.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

This is why police and ambulance were on a town street this morning

The clinics will be held later this month.

The clinics will be held later this month.

Dementia Clinics

Free dementia clinics to be held in Wisbech

Andrew Harnwell in hospital and, inset, with his daughter Lily

Andrew Harnwell in hospital and, inset, with his daughter Lily

British Heart Foundation

Wisbech dad gears up for half marathon — just over two years after open heart surgery

Gaby Maurice, now 17, was just 13-years-old when a tumour grew in her jaw muscle and spread to her mouth.

Gaby Maurice, now 17, was just 13-years-old when a tumour grew in her jaw muscle and spread to her mouth.

Teenage Cancer Trust

Wisbech teen diagnosed with cancer aged 13 backs body image campaign

Step Forward Together

Step Forward Together

Wellbeing Project

Support for young people with wellbeing issues in Wisbech

Visitors stroll the stands at the Whittlesey Golden Age

Visitors stroll the stands at the Whittlesey Golden Age

Fenland District Council

Free event for older residents to take place in Fenland

Mum Terri Betts and dad Ben Hurcumb are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of blood donors after their son, Jensen's, life was saved by donations and a stem cell transplant.

Mum Terri Betts and dad Ben Hurcumb are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of blood donors after their son, Jensen's, life was saved by donations and a stem cell transplant.

Family's gratitude after son's life-saving stem cell transplant

Keith Setchell, 70, slimmed down from 18st 6.5lbs to 12st 5.5lbs through Slimming World.

Keith Setchell, 70, slimmed down from 18st 6.5lbs to 12st 5.5lbs through Slimming World.

Inspiring weight loss

Man loses more than six stone and earns place in national competition

Alexandra Arnold is fundraising for a defib to be fitted in Leverington Road, Wisbech. (Image: Newsquest/British Heart Foundation)

Alexandra Arnold is fundraising for a defib to be fitted in Leverington Road, Wisbech. (Image: Newsquest/British Heart Foundation)

British Heart Foundation

Appeal launched to buy life-saving machine to help epileptic family member

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Wisbech

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Wisbech

Dementia Information

Free face-to-face dementia clinics return to town

Only a third of people in Wisbech and Peterborough have had their spring COVID-19 vaccine, according to the NHS.

Only a third of people in Wisbech and Peterborough have had their spring COVID-19 vaccine, according to the NHS.

Figures reveal low uptake of spring COVID-19 vaccine in Wisbech and Peterborough

Sandra Dade hs May 2025

Sandra Dade hs May 2025

40 years in NHS

Ward manager celebrates 40 years in the NHS

Rose lodge memories and mocktails

Rose lodge memories and mocktails

Care home relaunches memory café with tropical theme

The Wisbech graduates from the Couch to 5k programme.

The Wisbech graduates from the Couch to 5k programme.

Fenland District Council

Latest round of Couch to 5k runners graduate from scheme

Ruby Guild, admiral nurse at Dementia UK

Ruby Guild, admiral nurse at Dementia UK

Free dementia advice

Free dementia clinics coming to Wisbech

Oliver was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2018 and is currently a reporter at the Wisbech Standard.

Oliver was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2018 and is currently a reporter at the Wisbech Standard.

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

The charity Friends of Wisbech Hospitals has announced it is to close after 70 years.

The charity Friends of Wisbech Hospitals has announced it is to close after 70 years.

North Cambs Hospital

Wisbech hospital charity to close after 70 years

The former health secretary Steve Barclay has accused health bosses of 'wasting millions' on the Wisbech Community Diagnostics Centre.

The former health secretary Steve Barclay has accused health bosses of 'wasting millions' on the Wisbech Community Diagnostics Centre.

North Cambs Hospital

'Millions wasted’ on new diagnostics facility, former health secretary claims

Bonnie, a six-week-old Mini Daxie puppy, requires an operation for a rectal prolapse

Bonnie, a six-week-old Mini Daxie puppy, requires an operation for a rectal prolapse

Six-week-old puppy looked after by Ravenswood in Wisbech needs life-saving surgery

John Clark, who works in the maintenance team at Princes - Knowles in Wisbech and is the factory's first aider, is pictured with the air ambulance.

John Clark, who works in the maintenance team at Princes - Knowles in Wisbech and is the factory's first aider, is pictured with the air ambulance.

Magpas Air Ambulance

Life-saving first aider at Fen factory stopped woman from choking on bacon roll TWICE

A pelvic mesh implant is a medical device.

A pelvic mesh implant is a medical device.

‘Silence’ from the government for pelvic mesh women

Darren and Emma with raffle prizes and attendees on the night

Darren and Emma with raffle prizes and attendees on the night

Wisbech mum's terminal cancer diagnosis inspires fundraising to help Fenland families

Inspectors carried out a planned, but unannounced, assessment at Anglia Community Eye Service LTD (ACES) in Wisbech.

Inspectors carried out a planned, but unannounced, assessment at Anglia Community Eye Service LTD (ACES) in Wisbech.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Eye service based in Wisbech rated 'good' in CQC assessment

Xyanthe, who works at Museum Square Dental Centre in Wisbech

Xyanthe, who works at Museum Square Dental Centre in Wisbech

'Beloved' Wisbech dental nurse facing 'toughest battle of her life'

Ashleigh and David

Ashleigh and David

Grandfather who worked for Wisbech firm starts new counselling career in his 70s

Wisbech firefighters are taking part in Movember to raise money for charity.

Wisbech firefighters are taking part in Movember to raise money for charity.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Wisbech firefighters join Movember fundraiser