Healthwatch Derby

Healthwatch Derby are currently conducting a survey regarding the changes regarding being able to request GP appointments and access other services online rather than calling their surgery or visiting in person. Deadline is 16/03/26 (Next Monday) smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Z3M3NZ/

Does your voice drive real change in Derby's health services, or get lost? We amplify it for lasting improvements - see how. #PatientFeedbackImpact #ServiceImprovements Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/driving-servic…

Do your daily care struggles reach national decision-makers? They should. We make sure Derby voices shape social care policy UK-wide. #SocialCare #NHSPolicy Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…

Tip: Share feedback to spot service gaps early and reinforce what works. It leads to user experience improvement across Derby. #UserExperienceImprovement #FeedbackDrivenHealthcare Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/6-ways-patient…

Tip: Share your care story with us via phone or email. We build reports, push decision-makers and report back on wins for quality care development. #QualityCareDevelopment #HealthOutcomes Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/driving-servic…

Want to influence NHS policy? Share your care story with us. We analyse it, report it nationally and push for real fixes - from Derby to Westminster. #HealthPolicy Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…

Your health story feels lost in the system? We collect it, build your collective patient voice and spark real health and social care outcomes. #CollectivePatientVoice #HealthAndSocialCareOutcomes Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/6-ways-patient…

Delays in assessments and poor communication leave you unheard. We gather your input, challenge providers on boards and track real fixes for better outcomes. #ServiceImprovements #LocalHealthAccountability Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/driving-servic…

Your feedback often stops at local doors, never reaching decision-makers. We send your real experiences straight to Healthwatch England to shape care nationally. #PatientVoice Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…

A single parent's feedback in Derby shifted clinic hours for working families. Patient feedback impact drives 6 key changes in care. #PatientFeedbackImpact #DerbyServiceQuality Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/6-ways-patient…

48% of known carers in Derby wait overdue for reviews. We turn your feedback into driving service improvements that boost care. #DerbyServiceEnhancements #PatientFeedbackImpact Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/driving-servic…

The UK pledged £4.6bn for social care. Your Derby experiences help direct where it goes. We turn your stories into national policy change. #NHSPolicy #HealthwatchDerby Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…

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We see a Derby where inclusive health care reaches everyone - vulnerable groups thriving, inequalities gone. Join us to build this fairer system together. #InclusiveHealthCareDerby #HealthInequalitiesDerby Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…

There's a lot of jargon in the world of health and social care. We provide support and information to help you understand your options and get the help you need. healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-inf…

Are seldom heard communities in Derby getting the health care they need? Or do barriers hold you back? Tell us - we turn stories into action. #SeldomHeardCommunities #ReachingExcludedPopulations Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…

People with a long-term condition are more likely to experience poor NHS admin, along with people who struggle financially or those from an ethnic minority background. Find out more. healthwatch.co.uk/news/2026-04-1…

Key tip: Spot barriers first - map access issues and cultural mistrust in your area. Then build partnerships. It empowers unheard voices for real impact. #EmpoweringUnheardVoices #DiverseCommunitiesSupport Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…

You feel ignored in health care? Barriers silence seldom heard voices. We fix it with trusted partnerships, inclusive events and reports that force change. #VulnerableGroupsAdvocacy #InclusiveHealthCareDerby Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…

Have you used NHS or social care services recently? Then we want to hear about your experience. Good or bad, we want to know how it went. Visit our website to let us know more. healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say

Seldom heard communities face huge barriers - language, mistrust, no digital access. Tailored outreach beats standard surveys every time, per research. We deliver it. #SeldomHeardCommunities #HealthInequalitiesDerby Read the full blog here → healthwatchderby.co.uk/how-healthwatc…