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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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Help improve stop smoking messaging in Derby and Derbyshire
We're wanting to hear from people who live in housing association homes in Derby and Derbyshire, to find out what they think about stop smoking messaging. Take part today.
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Healthwatch Derbyshire Shortlisted for National Award
We have been shortlisted for the National Healthwatch Impact Award for our work on improving hospital discharge - read on to learn more.
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Get involved with Share for Better Care Week
This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care.
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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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Hartington and Radbourne ReportHartington and Radbourne Report
Take a look at what people were telling us about the mental health inpatient units in Derbyshire, and what has changed as a result of your feedback.
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Patient Participation Group Guide Patient Participation Group Guide
Take a look at our Patient Participation Group guide on establishing and running a Patient Participation Group.
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Hospital Discharge Report Spring 2023Hospital Discharge Report Spring 2023
Take a look at our Hospital Discharge to learn more about what people thought of being discharged from hospital, the challenges and recommendations for improvement.
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