Healthwatch Derby

26/11/2025

131 local Healthwatch services have signed an open letter urging the government to protect independent public voice in healthcare. A parliamentary petition is open to support this cause.

We are asking the government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and supports the NHS to realise its ambitions • Invest in and strengthen independent services

24/11/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd97dkx9g38o

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

24/11/2025

Travelling to healthcare appointments is challenging for some people. Find out what people told us about their experiences the difficulties they face booking and using patient transport services https://bit.ly/4pmFwRh

21/11/2025

131 local Healthwatch services have signed an open letter urging the government to protect independent public voice in healthcare. A parliamentary petition is open to support this cause.

We are asking the government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and supports the NHS to realise its ambitions • Invest in and strengthen independent services

17/11/2025

Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people, those with long-term conditions or a compromised immune system. Check out recommendations from the NHS to look after your health this winter - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-07/how-stay-well-winter

17/11/2025

Yesterday marked the start of UK Disability History Month (16th Nov - 20th Dec).

Disabled people around the world have faced persecution across generations, treated as second class or less than citizens. This has led to many different pressures that cut short lives.

The disabled community contribute meaningfully to society and are just as valuable as able bodied people, this should never be forgotten and the mistakes of the past must be learned from.

Disability, Life and Death 20th November to 20th December 2025 (Launch 20th November) Broadsheet 2025 (Word document)Download Broadsheet 2025 (PDF)Download This year the value of Disabled People’s lives has been severely questioned. The Assisted Su***de legislation making its way through Parliamen...

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

It's World Diabetes Day today (14th November).

With the appropriate access to care, everyone with diabetes has the chance to live well.

See below link for further details.

Let's talk about well-being for a better diabetes life. Diabetes and well-being is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2024-26.

13/11/2025

131 local Healthwatch services have signed an open letter urging the government to protect independent public voice in healthcare. A parliamentary petition is open to support this cause.

We are asking the government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and supports the NHS to realise its ambitions • Invest in and strengthen independent services

13/11/2025

Today (13th November) is World Kindness Day. It is important to be kind to people every day of the year but today highlights the importance of this. Please check the link below to find out more:-

People are set to celebrate acts of kindness on 13 November as part of World Kindness Day, we want to know how you show kindness to others.

13/11/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0k9yz5wexo

You might not have heard of it, but can training your vagus nerve give you a moment or two of peace?