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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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Dental Access ReportDental Access Report
December 21, 2021

Dental Access Report

The impact of Covid-19 on dentistry has been severe. Dental practices are working hard to recover but patients not already on their lists are the worst hit. We have listened to your feedback and taken a look into how the situation impacts you.
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NHS Waiting TimesNHS Waiting Times
November 1, 2021

NHS Waiting Times

The views reported above come from Derby & Derbyshire respondents to Healthwatch England's national survey, promoted by Healthwatch Derbyshire, which ran between 6 September and 11 October 2021 and supports the recommendations of the report. Healthwatch England's report and recommendations can be found here: https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2021- 11-08/waiting-lists-are-inevitable-its-how-we-manage-them-matters
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Care Home Report: Sharing good practice and suggestionsCare Home Report: Sharing good practice and suggestions
We want to understand how the Covid 19 pandemic has affected the mental and physical wellbeing of care home residents, and their relatives.
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