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Here you’ll find latest news about Healthwatch Derbyshire, as well as other health and social care information.

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A message to our community: Healthwatch Derbyshire's future

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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Chief Executive of Healthwatch England, Visits Belper to Address Cost of Living Impact and Health Inequalities
Chief Executive of Healthwatch England Louise Ansari, paid a visit to the Hope for Belper Food Bank yesterday to speak with local people and discuss the growing concerns surrounding the impact of the rising cost of living on their health.
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July Update from NHS Dentists in Derbyshire
Continuing our work looking into dentistry in Derbyshire, take a look at our July update on the situation in Derbyshire and how this is changing.
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Upcoming NHS doctors strike action
With NHS staff holding industrial action in the coming few weeks, we run through what this means for you and your loved ones, and what we can all do to help.
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My Voice Counts

My Voice Counts

We spoke to young people with autism about their experiences of health and care services in Derbyshire. Their honest feedback is helping shape more inclusive, accessible support across the county.
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My Voice CountsMy Voice Counts
July 11, 2025

My Voice Counts

We spoke to young people with autism about their experiences of health and care services in Derbyshire. Their honest feedback is helping shape more inclusive, accessible support across the county.
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Working Together to Improve Hospital DischargeWorking Together to Improve Hospital Discharge
We’ve launched a set of resources to highlight people’s experiences of hospital discharge, and how we can improve them. Explore Pam’s Story, a fictional comic based on real feedback, download our Move to Improve sheet with simple movements to help people recover at home, and our Working Together guide. Plus, read our latest report on what people told us, and what needs to change.
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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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