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We’re wanting to hear from people who work in routine or manual jobs in Derby and Derbyshire, to find out what they think about stop smoking messaging. Take part today.
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Pam Daniel shares how nine years with the Dronfield Patient Participation Group helped her feel more connected to her community and the NHS, and why she encourages others to get involved too.
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A new wheelchair service has been announced in Derbyshire following us looking into concerns raised by local people last year. Read on to hear about the project and to hear from our Chief Executive, Helen.
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Views on smoking from people living in housing association homesViews on smoking from people living in housing association homes
In early 2025, people living in housing association homes shared their views on stop smoking messaging, and the free NHS stop smoking service. We wanted to learn more about what stop-smoking messaging was the most impactful to help shape stop-smoking campaigns in Derbyshire.
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The views of staff working with under 5-year-olds in providing flu vaccine informationThe views of staff working with under 5-year-olds in providing flu vaccine information
We spoke to staff and volunteers who work with children under 5, to understand how confident they feel talking and giving advice to parents about the flu vaccine. Their feedback will help shape local flu vaccine campaigns for under 5s this winter.
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Students’ experiences of smoking and vapingStudents’ experiences of smoking and vaping
In autumn 2024 we spoke to over 200 college students in Derbyshire. This was to learn more about attitudes towards smoking and vaping. The report shows why many young people start smoking or vaping, and why others don’t.
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