EDM: Abolition of Healthwatch

Abolition of Healthwatch

Tabled by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat) 35 signatures

The motion

That this House expresses deep concern over proposals in the NHS Modernisation Bill to abolish Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations; commends Healthwatch's essential role as the health service's only statutory independent patient voice; notes that the changes will leave the NHS and DHSC responsible for identifying their own failures and patients reliant on the very organisations that failed them; commends the extensive research and patient involvement undertaken by local Healthwatch organisations across the country; recognises the vital role of Healthwatch in exposing challenges and bringing about change in the NHS; and calls on the Government to cancel its plans to abolish Healthwatch.

Signatories (35)