Engagement Updates q3 2024

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Summary of report content

This is a summary report by Healthwatch Derbyshire. The report summarises engagement during quarter 3 of 2024.

Key themes included:

  • The top theme ‘Access to services’ was mostly negative.
  • Many patients talked about not being able to get an NHS dentist.
  • People said they were calling 111 and attending A&E because they cannot afford private fees.
  • Although ‘Quality of treatment’ was the second highest theme, these were mostly positive comments.
  • Most people spoke about GP surgeries. They said they had quick and easy appointments for their flu and COVID vaccinations. Some spoke about how “brilliant” the doctors and nurses have been.

There is also a summary of ongoing work which includes pharmacy first, smoking and vaping, enter and view work, inpatient mental health, and cervical screening.

There are no recommendations in this report.

There are no follow up actions in this report. However it is part of an ongoing series about quarterly actions.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Derbyshire
Publication date
Key themes
Access to services
Administration (records, letters, results)
Booking appointments
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training
Triage and admissions
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Primary research method used
General feedback

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Emergency department (inc A&E)
General Practice (GP)
Hospital services- not stated
NHS 111
Pharmacy
Public health (inc healthy lifestyle services such as smoking cessation or weight management)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
102
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