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We're Still Here – Support the Petition to Protect Independent Healthwatch

A national petition, launched on 7 August 2025, calls for protecting our independent voice in health and social care so we can keep listening to people, speaking up, and making sure services are held to account.
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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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September Update from NHS Dentists in Derbyshire
Continuing our work looking into dentistry in Derbyshire, take a look at our September update on the situation in Derbyshire and how this is changing.
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Views on Smoking from those Working in Routine and Manual Job Roles

Views on Smoking from those Working in Routine and Manual Job Roles

Between June - August 2025, people working in routine and manual jobs across Derbyshire shared their views on smoking, quitting, and local stop smoking services. Many wanted to quit for health and financial reasons but faced barriers like lack of awareness, cost, and shift work. We completed this project to help Diva Creative to shape upcoming messaging and to improve stop smoking support in Derbyshire.‍
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Views on Smoking from those Working in Routine and Manual Job RolesViews on Smoking from those Working in Routine and Manual Job Roles
Between June - August 2025, people working in routine and manual jobs across Derbyshire shared their views on smoking, quitting, and local stop smoking services. Many wanted to quit for health and financial reasons but faced barriers like lack of awareness, cost, and shift work. We completed this project to help Diva Creative to shape upcoming messaging and to improve stop smoking support in Derbyshire.‍
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Unlocking the power of people-driven care – Our annual report 2024–25Unlocking the power of people-driven care – Our annual report 2024–25
Over the past year, 593 people shared their experiences, 380 came to us for advice, and our volunteers gave nearly 3,000 hours to help make services better for everyone. Our Annual Report 2024–25 shows how your feedback has shaped real change in Derbyshire’s health and social care!
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Experiences of Cervical Screening in Derbyshire and Derby CityExperiences of Cervical Screening in Derbyshire and Derby City
Between February and April 2025, we heard from almost 300 people across Derbyshire and Derby City about their experiences of cervical screening. The feedback highlights what helps people attend, the barriers they face, and how the process could be made more comfortable and accessible.
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