Healthwatch Derby

12/03/2026

Today is and the theme is 'Fair Futures for Young Carers’. Every young carer deserves a Fair Future - and the chance to reach their full potential.

Support Carers Trust in their mission to make this a reality - https://bit.ly/4bzxv7c

09/03/2026

GP online services survey:-
A reminder that we still currently have a survey live in regards to the changes regarding being able to request GP appointments and access other services online.
The deadline for this is 16 March 2026 (next Monday).
Thanks to all who have completed this so far.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5l1n29vzeo

The chair of the independent commission on social care recommends introducing a full-time dementia tsar, and new fast-track passport system for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

05/03/2026

Sharing feedback about your experience of health or social care services is really easy. We have an online form, a BSL video form and an easy read form - so that there is a way for everyone to share feedback with us. If you find easy read forms easiest - check out ours and tell us about your recent visit to NHS or social care services. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/easy-read-have-your-say/

03/03/2026

Last week the government announced how it expects GP practices to deliver care from April 2026. Our article explains the key changes you can expect to see as a result of the new contract, why they are happening and how your feedback helped shape the changes - https://bit.ly/47bOCta

03/03/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8lvjn66zxo

Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.

02/03/2026

Yesterday was . Hospitals should be a place of healing - yet 1 in 4 people living with HIV face discrimination when seeking healthcare. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how we can all become informed and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change.

02/03/2026

A reminder that our survey regarding the online services provided by GP is still online.

Please click the link below and complete the survey by 16th March with your thoughts.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

26/02/2026

Caring for a loved one – whether as a family member, friend, or paid carer – is one of the most important and challenging roles anyone can take on.

Here at Healthwatch Derby, we're shining a spotlight on the real experiences of carers right here in Derby.

From "A Day in the Life of a Carer" stories shared with Healthwatch Derby, we've heard about:

The emotional rewards of bringing comfort and dignity.

The daily challenges like rushed care visits, training gaps, and balancing benefits.

The huge impact on your own health and wellbeing.

There is also a list of useful contacts if you require any assistance or support in relation to your care.

Please check out the below link, thanks.

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26/02/2026

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. If this is something you are considering, find out how to request a one and the important things to consider before you do - https://bit.ly/475gLl1

24/02/2026

Our latest insight from listening to refugee and asylum seekers experience of NHS services shows that they are struggling to find the right information and are not receiving culturally appropriate care - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2026-02-24/refugee-and-asylum-seekers-experiences-using-nhs