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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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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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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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