Healthwatch
Commons · Question 4575 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Alex Sobel
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of abolishing local Healthwatch on public trust in providing feedback on health and care services.
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 9 Jun 2026
An impact assessment has been undertaken and published alongside the introduction of the Health Bill 2026. It outlines the non-monetised benefits, including the streamlining of the landscape and legislation, avoiding duplication of activity, and increased...