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March 4, 2025
2 minutes

Help improve stop smoking messaging in Derby and Derbyshire

We're wanting to hear from people who live in housing association homes in Derby and Derbyshire, to find out what they think about stop smoking messaging. Take part today.
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February 25, 2025
4 minutes

Healthwatch Derbyshire Shortlisted for National Award

We have been shortlisted for the National Healthwatch Impact Award for our work on improving hospital discharge - read on to learn more.
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February 24, 2025
5 minutes

Get involved with Share for Better Care Week

This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care.
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February 5, 2025
3 minutes

Join us this February for 'Share for Better Care Week'.

Get involved in a national week of action to help more people have a stronger voice in their care.
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January 25, 2025
4 minutes

Improving hospital discharge: New Care Transfer Hubs

The Joined-Up Care Derbyshire Discharge from Hospital Improvement Team has launched a Care Transfer Hub to help people get the care they need. Learn more about how the new Hubs could help people receive the right support after leaving hospital.
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January 22, 2025
3 minutes

Help shape the future of cervical screenings in Derbyshire

We’re partnering with Healthwatch Derby to gather feedback on cervical screenings. Your input will help to shape the cervical screening programme in Derbyshire. Share your experiences by taking our quick survey today!
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