Healthwatch Derbyshire

04/09/2026

It might be Back-to-School season but the summer vibes don't have to fade away just yet!

The Big Bolsover Loop Week runs from 21-27 September - hiking, wheeling, cycling, however you want to move, get out and enjoy Derbyshire's green spaces with your friends and family!

Further details: https://bit.ly/4qV3CUX - tag Walk In Derbyshire in your photos

03/09/2026

If your experience of leaving hospital this year was more complicated than you'd have liked, or took longer than you'd have preferred, then tell us about it.

We're running a survey until 9th October: https://bit.ly/4xlHRA6

02/09/2026

💊 Are you using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

Find out about cost-effective options, prescription changes, and how to make the most of the new HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate.

Read the full article here:

Support and advice from Healthwatch Derbyshire - How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy? - Find out more now.

01/09/2026

If you are aged 55 and over, you can telephone your choice of provider from those given in the QR code or link and book a free hearing test appointment.

https://bit.ly/4x43Lrf

28/08/2026

Keep A&E for life-threatening emergencies this bank holiday - if someone needs urgent medical help, visit one of Derbyshire's Urgent Treatment Centres instead.

They're open 8am-8pm, even over the bank holidays - please note that walk-in cases can be admitted until 4pm at Buxton, and 5pm at Ilkeston, Ripley & Whitworth, after which times appointments must be made via the NHS 111 service.

You can see the latest waiting times for the UTCs in your area here: https://bit.ly/3NEsBu5

27/08/2026

When you're not well, think Pharmacy First.

Treatment for these seven conditions are all available from your local pharmacist: sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bite, urinary tract infection, shingles and impetigo.

https://bit.ly/3RquKy2

26/08/2026

Have you or someone you know had a stay in hospital over the last 12 months?

We want to hear from anyone who experienced difficulties or delays when it came to leaving hospital.

Were you kept well informed? Did you feel in control? Could some things have been done differently?

Take our survey before October 9th 2026: https://bit.ly/4xlHRA6

25/08/2026

Your voice matters! 🗣️ In just 3 minutes, sharing your experience can help improve local health & social care services - from waiting times to hospital meals. Share your story with us today and inspire real change! 💙

If you have a health and social care story you'd like to share with...

24/08/2026

Derbyshire Recovery Partnership offers advice, support and treatment for adults who wish to address issues and problems arising from the use of drugs or alcohol.

https://bit.ly/4vPmUMq

21/08/2026

Can you help us to deliver real change for young people in Derbyshire?

Whether it’s offering hands on work experience or mentoring young people, we’d love to work with you.

More about Unstoppable Derbyshire: https://bit.ly/4xVEUHg