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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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Latest news and views

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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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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Changes to wheelchair services in Derbyshire: Listening to people brings change
A new wheelchair service has been announced in Derbyshire following us looking into concerns raised by local people last year. Read on to hear about the project and to hear from our Chief Executive, Helen.
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Latest reports and publications

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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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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