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Government response 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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We want to hear from you on self-referral services
We have recently launched a new survey asking people about self-referral services in Derbyshire.
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Lord Hunt discusses proposed changes to Healthwatch on podcast
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath recently appeared on a podcast discussing the proposed Health Bill, including plans that could affect Healthwatch and how public voice is represented in health and care.
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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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Annual Report 2025-2026

Annual Report 2025-2026

A very warm welcome to our latest Annual Report, that provides great insights into the work of Healthwatch Derbyshire over the past year.
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Annual Report 2025-2026Annual Report 2025-2026
A very warm welcome to our latest Annual Report, that provides great insights into the work of Healthwatch Derbyshire over the past year.
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The NHS AppThe NHS App
February 25, 2026

The NHS App

Between June and October 2025, we spoke to 650 people across Derbyshire to understand what they think about the NHS App. This includes what works well for them, and what could be improved, as well as the changes they would like to see to make it more accessible and supportive for everyone.
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Views on smoking from the people of Derby City and DerbyshireViews on smoking from the people of Derby City and Derbyshire
Between October and December 2025, we spoke to people across Derby City and Derbyshire about smoking, quitting, and awareness of local stop smoking support. The findings are being used to improve services and shape future stop smoking messaging.
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