Healthwatch Derbyshire

On 12 November we'll be at The Chesterfield Equality and Diversity Forum's drop-in day! If you're a carer for a family member, or friend, pop down for the chance to meet local groups that are on hand to provide support and advice. 🕚 10am - 2pm 📍 Grace Chapel, New Square, Chesterfield, S40 1PH ☕ Free tea, coffee and cake ❓ Booking not essential, but if you have any questions please contact: policyteam@chesterfield.gov.uk or tel: 01246 959644 #Carer #CarersVoices #SupportAndAdvice #Signposting

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in young people. It can be passed on through all types of sexual contact. Getting tested is quick and easy. You can get free, confidential tests sent to your home, from a community space, or from a clinic. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4hfrpda #YourSexualHealthMatters

📢 We're Hiring! Tobacco Insights Research Lead 📢 Are you passionate about making a difference in public health? We're looking for a Tobacco Insights Research Lead to join our team! This is a unique opportunity to help us understand and address the impact of tobacco use in our local communities. In the role you will... 🌟 Gather and analyse insights to shape effective tobacco control strategies 💬 Engage with diverse communities to understand their perspectives 📊 Work closely with stakeholders to drive impactful change in Derbyshire 📅 Deadline: 2 December 2024 Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a healthier Derbyshire. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3UtSYWd #Hiring #HealthwatchDerbyshire #PublicHealth #ResearchJobs #CommunityEngagement

Our team have been super busy again over the past few months, out and about and answering your calls. We're always here to listen to your experiences of health and social care. We've also been working hard to provide you and the people you work with with information and advice you can trust. Have some thoughts or an experience to share? Visit our feedback form, it only takes 5 minutes and could make a BIG difference. https://lnkd.in/eh_-UbhZ #HealthAndCare #HaveYourSay #ShareYourCare #HealthwatchDerbyshire

Have Your Say! 📣 Derbyshire County Council is asking for feedback on its Draft Council Plan for 2025-2029. This is your chance to help shape the future of local health, wellbeing, and community services. 💬 Consultation is open until 11 December 2024. Get involved today and make your voice heard! 👇 https://bit.ly/4f6tm9T #HealthAndCare #SocialCare #HaveYourSay

Want to know what we've been working on and how you can get involved with local health and care services? 🔍 Check out our latest e-bulletin! 🗞️ It’s full of updates, and you can sign up to receive future editions straight to your inbox. Take a look and stay connected! https://bit.ly/4hjH3nG #Newsletter #StayConnected #HealthAndCare #GetInvovled #HealthwatchDerbyshire #Ebulletin

The NHS and Department for Health and Social Care have just launched the biggest ever public conversation about the future of the NHS! 💬 🔔 They want to hear your experiences of the NHS and your ideas to help change it. 📣 Add your voice today. Get involved: https://bit.ly/48l2y3v

📢 Take part in the next Derbyshire Dialogue on 13 November 12:00-1:00 PM on Microsoft Teams. This session will focus on Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) services, discussing improvements and how people can access the right care at the right time. Take part to learn more about local urgent care, ask questions, and share your feedback. Click the link to book your place and be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/dtNtMGGg

Have you, or someone you care about received support from social care services in Derbyshire recently? 🌟Your feedback has the power to improve social care for our community🌟 We want to hear your stories! By sharing your feedback, you become a part of a movement that works to improve social care in our community 🚀 https://bit.ly/46czI3P #HealthCare #ShareYourCare #PatientExperience #SocialCare #Community #HealthwatchDerbyshire

This week is #OCDAwarenessWeek, aiming to raise understanding of what OCD is, and how it affects people. People with OCD often have obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals and behaviours. If you or someone you know is struggling with OCD, take a look at support on offer from Mind ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4erEgav