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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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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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Have your say on the NHS App

September 9, 2025

Have your say on the NHS App

We're running a short survey to hear local people’s experiences with the NHS App. Your feedback will help the NHS understand what’s working well, what could be improved, and ensure the app meets people’s needs.

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Support the Petition to Protect Independent Healthwatch

August 11, 2025

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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Letter to Secretary of State

July 24, 2025

We’ve joined a national call from local Healthwatch, to keep the public's voice independent

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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