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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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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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Do you work in a routine or manual job in Derby or Derbyshire and smoke?
We’re wanting to hear from people who work in routine or manual jobs in Derby and Derbyshire, to find out what they think about stop smoking messaging. Take part today.
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Pam's story: Supporting her community and shaping local healthcare
Pam Daniel shares how nine years with the Dronfield Patient Participation Group helped her feel more connected to her community and the NHS, and why she encourages others to get involved too.
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Working Together to Improve Hospital Discharge

Working 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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Students’ experiences of smoking and vapingStudents’ experiences of smoking and vaping
In autumn 2024 we spoke to over 200 college students in Derbyshire. This was to learn more about attitudes towards smoking and vaping. The report shows why many young people start smoking or vaping, and why others don’t.
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Pharmacy First Pharmacy First
January 6, 2025

Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First launched in early 2024, and allows pharmacists to prescribe and treat seven common conditions, so people don't have to visit their GP. Between July and October 2024, we surveyed 220 residents about Pharmacy First. Take a look at our report to find out what people thought to the new scheme, and what we recommend to boost awareness.
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How to access your GP practice teamHow to access your GP practice team
Our GP access guide will help you know how to get help from your GP practice team, and learn about the different health professionals at GP practices. It also explains how to book your appointments and decide what service you can use to get the help you need to stay well.
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