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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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Take a moment to share your care
Have you or someone you care about had involvement with social care services recently? We want to hear your feedback. By sharing your thoughts, you become a part of a movement that works to improve social care in our community.
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UK Health Security Agency urges people to get their MMR vaccine
Throughout the West Midlands there has been an increase in measles cases. Most of these cases are young children who have not had their measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination. As the West Midlands is close to Derbyshire, the UK Health Security Agency is urging people who have not already done so, to get their MMR vaccine as soon as possible to avoid measles spreading.
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November Update from NHS Dentists in Derbyshire
Continuing our work looking into dentistry in Derbyshire, take a look at our November update and how this is changing.
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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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