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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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Lord Hunt discusses proposed changes to Healthwatch on podcast
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath recently appeared on a podcast discussing the proposed Health Bill, including plans that could affect Healthwatch and how public voice is represented in health and care.
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November 2025 Update on Dentistry
Continuing our work looking into dentistry in Derbyshire, take a look at our November 2025 update and how this is changing.
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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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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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Children and Young People – Creative EngagementChildren and Young People – Creative Engagement
We wanted to know what barriers children and young people (CAYP) face, when making healthy lifestyle choices. We also wanted to learn more about what kind of ‘tools’ they feel they would need to help make healthier lifestyle choices.
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Royal Derby Hospital Mystery ShopRoyal Derby Hospital Mystery Shop
Read more on the key improvements that have been made at Royal Derby Hospital, following a ‘mystery shop’ completed by Healthwatch Derbyshire volunteers.
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Oral Hygiene in Care Homes across DerbyshireOral Hygiene in Care Homes across Derbyshire
We visited a number of care homes across Derbyshire, to speak with care home residents and staff around the topic of oral hygiene in a care homes.
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