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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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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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Letter to Secretary of State
We’ve joined over 130 other Healthwatch services in signing a national letter to protect the independence of the public’s voice in health and care – and to urge the government to rethink proposed changes.
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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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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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Annual Report 2021/2022 Annual Report 2021/2022
Our annual report for 2021/2022 highlights the work we have been doing throughout the year, championing what matters to local people in Derbyshire.
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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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