Healthwatch Derbyshire

Do support people living in housing association homes in Derbyshire? Or do you live in a housing association yourself? 🏘️ We're hoping to speak to people who live in housing association homes who smoke, or used to smoke, cigarettes or roll-ups. We want to learn more about: ▪️ People's smoking habits ▪️ What might motivate people to quit ▪️ What stop-smoking support people are aware of. Please share our survey with anyone you may know, who could help us to learn more. Plus, by taking part, people can choose to be entered into a draw to win one of three £50 Love2shop vouchers! 💳 https://bit.ly/3QHBmny

Check out our guide on the best ways to access support from your GP practice team 📒 Whether it's booking appointments, getting advice, or understanding the healthcare staff and services available, our guide has all the info you need: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ekzXgc

Exciting news! This morning, our Chief Exec, Helen, joined BBC Derby to talk about our nomination for the National Healthwatch Impact Awards! 🔉🌟 This recognition highlights the real difference we make by listening to people’s experiences, making sure your and the voices of people you work with and support, shape health and care services. A huge thank you to everyone who has shared their health and care stories with us, big or small - this nomination is for you! Listen to find out more about our nomination and the work we're doing to help hospital discharge processes in Derbyshire. https://bit.ly/3QuC47I

It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week this week. Anyone can be affected by an eating disorder. In the UK, at least 1.25 million people (at least 1 in 50) are living with an ED, yet many people wouldn’t know how to spot the signs. Eating Disorders are complex, often misunderstood or undiagnosed mental health conditions, the sooner someone is treated, the better their chance of making a full recovery. #EDAW aims to spread awareness that eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect anyone, of any age, gender, or background, at any time. For more information and help visit: BEAT: https://bit.ly/4jL9iwW Live Life Better: https://bit.ly/40QvgGg

Our team has been shortlisted for a national award! 🏆🌟 The annual Healthwatch Impact Award celebrates the difference our 4,500 staff and volunteers have made to health and care services, across the Healthwatch network in England. Find out how listening to people’s experiences of NHS and social care services led to changes that have improved care in Derbyshire: https://bit.ly/3QuC47I

Stop scrolling! Take just 3 minutes to tell us about health and social care in Derbyshire and help us work to make care better for everyone in our community. https://bit.ly/3QuC8o3 #ShareForBetterCare

We've been busy! Over the past few months, our team has been busy listening to your experiences, answering your calls, and sharing trusted health and care advice. 💙 Your voice matters! Share your experience in just 5 minutes and help make a difference: 🔗 https://bit.ly/46czI3P

Calling all staff and volunteers working in health and social care! 📣 We are wanting to hear from you on our feedback portal. The portal is a space to contribute ideas, suggestions, and examples of good practice that you see in your day-to-day supporting people ✅ Take a look at the portal here🔎 https://bit.ly/3Dg0LhB

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is running a focus discussion group to gather patient feedback on pain relief in the Royal Derby Hospital Emergency Department. This is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference. 🗓️ 6 March 2025, 2pm – 4pm 📍 Education Conference Centre, Level 2, Seminar Room 1, Royal Derby Hospital To take part, contact the A&E secretaries at: 📞 01332 783139 or 01332 787482 📧 dhft.edsecretaries@nhs.net

Join us for the Mental Health Market Stall Event hosted by Derbyshire Voluntary Action this March! This is a great opportunity to explore a variety of resources, support networks, and services dedicated to mental health and well-being. Whether you're looking to learn more, connect with services, or find support for yourself or someone you support, this event is for you! 📅 6 March 🕒 10:00am - 3:00pm 📍 Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Ave, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD 👥 Open to the public and professionals For more details, visit: https://bit.ly/4hiv6hs We hope to see you there! 👋