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December 10, 2025
4 minutes

November 2025 Update on Dentistry

Continuing our work looking into dentistry in Derbyshire, take a look at our November 2025 update and how this is changing.
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November 24, 2025
6 minutes

Government response to the on the future of Healthwatch

In July, the Government accepted all the recommendations from the Dash Review including abolishing Healthwatch. The Government have now formally responded to the petition backed by over 10,000 people. Read more about the response, what it means for Healthwatch Derbyshire, and our plans going forward.
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October 13, 2025
3 minutes

Have your say on stop-smoking support in Derbyshire and Derby City

We’re asking people in Derbyshire and Derby City who smoke to share their experiences in a short survey about smoking habits, quitting challenges, and awareness of local stop-smoking services.
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September 10, 2025
4 minutes

Have Your Say: Survey for Professional Home Care Workers

We’re working with Derbyshire County Council’s Public Health team to hear directly from professional home care workers about infection prevention and flu vaccinations. Their feedback will help shape future support for the workforce and the people they care for.
September 9, 2025
2 minutes

Have your say on the NHS App

We're running a short survey to hear local people’s experiences with the NHS App. Your feedback will help the NHS understand what’s working well, what could be improved, and ensure the app meets people’s needs.
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August 11, 2025
4 minutes

We're Still Here – Support the Petition to Protect Independent Healthwatch

A national petition, launched on 7 August 2025, calls for protecting our independent voice in health and social care so we can keep listening to people, speaking up, and making sure services are held to account.
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