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Connor, South Derbyshire

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Person sat with laptop on their lap, looking at the NHS 111 home page checking their symptoms
August 29, 2024
4 minutes

NHS 111 now offering access to mental health support in Derbyshire

NHS 111 now offers direct access to mental health support, making it easier for people in Derbyshire to get the help they need when they need it.
Image text reads: Joining up for Hospital Discharge. Tuesday 17 September 2024, 09:30am - 12:30pm, Arena Church Ilkeston, 1 Rutland St, Ilkeston DE7 8DG. Healthwatch Derbyshire and Joined Up Care Derbyshire logo in top right hand side.
August 9, 2024
3 minutes

Come along to our Joining up for Hospital Discharge event!

Come along to our event this September, to learn more about hospital discharge, and the work ongoing to improve things for patients in Derbyshire.
Denise holding up an award certificate.
June 3, 2024
4 minutes

Volunteers' Week 2024 - hear from one of our volunteers

Monday 3 June to Sunday 9 June marks Volunteers Week. To mark the occasion we hear from Denise, one of our volunteers, who's been supporting the work we do for nearly 10 years!
"We urge everyone to take part in the consultation and have their say. This is your opportunity to send a clear message about the rights you hold most dear." - Louise Ansari, CEO, Healthwatch England
May 15, 2024
6 minutes

Have your say on new rights for patients

The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.
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