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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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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.
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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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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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Latest reports and publications

Unlocking the power of people-driven care – Our annual report 2024–25

Unlocking the power of people-driven care – Our annual report 2024–25

Over the past year, 593 people shared their experiences, 380 came to us for advice, and our volunteers gave nearly 3,000 hours to help make services better for everyone. Our Annual Report 2024–25 shows how your feedback has shaped real change in Derbyshire’s health and social care!
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Dental Access ReportDental Access Report
December 21, 2021

Dental Access Report

The impact of Covid-19 on dentistry has been severe. Dental practices are working hard to recover but patients not already on their lists are the worst hit. We have listened to your feedback and taken a look into how the situation impacts you.
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NHS Waiting TimesNHS Waiting Times
November 1, 2021

NHS Waiting Times

The views reported above come from Derby & Derbyshire respondents to Healthwatch England's national survey, promoted by Healthwatch Derbyshire, which ran between 6 September and 11 October 2021 and supports the recommendations of the report. Healthwatch England's report and recommendations can be found here: https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2021- 11-08/waiting-lists-are-inevitable-its-how-we-manage-them-matters
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Care Home Report: Sharing good practice and suggestionsCare Home Report: Sharing good practice and suggestions
We want to understand how the Covid 19 pandemic has affected the mental and physical wellbeing of care home residents, and their relatives.
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