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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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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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January Update from NHS Dentists in Derbyshire
Many of you have told us that you're struggling to find an NHS dentist in Derbyshire. We continue to take a look at the situation to help decision makers know where services are lacking.
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GP Access Survey Highlights Patient Experiences
Throughout Summer 2022 we ran a survey to hear from patients, carers, and the wider public, offering an opportunity to share their views and recent experiences of accessing their GP. Feedback from the survey will help local health providers to understand how the ways in which appointments are accessed effects patients.
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Recent data from NHS Dentists in Derbyshire
Many of you have told us you are finding it difficult to find an NHS dentist for yourself and your loved ones. We took the opportunity to look into the current situation in Derbyshire.
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Unlocking the power of people-driven care – Our annual report 2024–25

Unlocking 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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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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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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