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Government response to the 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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January Update from NHS Dentists in Derbyshire
Many of you have told us that you're struggling to find an NHS dentist in Derbyshire. We continue to take a look at the situation to help decision makers know where services are lacking.
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GP Access Survey Highlights Patient Experiences
Throughout Summer 2022 we ran a survey to hear from patients, carers, and the wider public, offering an opportunity to share their views and recent experiences of accessing their GP. Feedback from the survey will help local health providers to understand how the ways in which appointments are accessed effects patients.
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Recent data from NHS Dentists in Derbyshire
Many of you have told us you are finding it difficult to find an NHS dentist for yourself and your loved ones. We took the opportunity to look into the current situation in Derbyshire.
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Views on smoking from the people of Derby City and Derbyshire

Views 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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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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Home Care Workers’ Views on Infection Prevention and Flu VaccinesHome Care Workers’ Views on Infection Prevention and Flu Vaccines
In November 2025, home care workers across Derbyshire shared their experiences of infection prevention and flu vaccination. While many understood the importance of protecting themselves and the people they support, barriers such as access, time, and information remained. We carried out this work to help improve support and uptake of infection prevention measures within home care services.
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Views on Smoking from those Working in Routine and Manual Job RolesViews on Smoking from those Working in Routine and Manual Job Roles
Between June - August 2025, people working in routine and manual jobs across Derbyshire shared their views on smoking, quitting, and local stop smoking services. Many wanted to quit for health and financial reasons but faced barriers like lack of awareness, cost, and shift work. We completed this project to help Diva Creative to shape upcoming messaging and to improve stop smoking support in Derbyshire.‍
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