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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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Get involved with Share for Better Care Week
This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care.
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Join us this February for 'Share for Better Care Week'.
Get involved in a national week of action to help more people have a stronger voice in their care.
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Improving hospital discharge: New Care Transfer Hubs
The Joined-Up Care Derbyshire Discharge from Hospital Improvement Team has launched a Care Transfer Hub to help people get the care they need. Learn more about how the new Hubs could help people receive the right support after leaving hospital.
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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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