Healthwatch
Commons · Question 6143 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of transferring the functions of Healthwatch into Government or NHS bodies on patient representation; and what safeguards he will put in place to
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...