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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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We’ve joined over 130 other Healthwatch services in signing a national letter to protect the independence of the public’s voice in health and care – and to urge the government to rethink proposed changes.
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Last week, national media reported that the Healthwatch network in England are set to close, including Healthwatch Derbyshire. Our Chief Executive, Helen Henderson, has shared a response to this unexpected announcement. While we await further details, our commitment to championing the voices of local people remains unchanged. Click to read the full message.
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