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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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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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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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Annual Report 2025-2026

Annual Report 2025-2026

A very warm welcome to our latest Annual Report, that provides great insights into the work of Healthwatch Derbyshire over the past year.
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Home Care Workers’ Views on Infection Prevention and Flu VaccinesHome Care Workers’ Views on Infection Prevention and Flu Vaccines
In November 2025, home care workers across Derbyshire shared their experiences of infection prevention and flu vaccination. While many understood the importance of protecting themselves and the people they support, barriers such as access, time, and information remained. We carried out this work to help improve support and uptake of infection prevention measures within home care services.
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Views on Smoking from those Working in Routine and Manual Job RolesViews 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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Unlocking the power of people-driven care – Our annual report 2024–25Unlocking 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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