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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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Join us this February for 'Share for Better Care Week'.
Get involved in a national week of action to help more people have a stronger voice in their care.
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Improving hospital discharge: New Care Transfer Hubs
The Joined-Up Care Derbyshire Discharge from Hospital Improvement Team has launched a Care Transfer Hub to help people get the care they need. Learn more about how the new Hubs could help people receive the right support after leaving hospital.
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Help shape the future of cervical screenings in Derbyshire
We’re partnering with Healthwatch Derby to gather feedback on cervical screenings. Your input will help to shape the cervical screening programme in Derbyshire. Share your experiences by taking our quick survey today!
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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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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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