Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115968

Patients: Surveys

Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Nadia Whittome

LabourNottingham East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will ensure that human, qualitative patient insight is not displaced by digital, survey-based and institution-led feedback once local Healthwatch is abolished.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
As set out in the Dash Review of the patient safety landscape published in July 2025, and in the 10-Year Health Plan, the statutory functions of local Healthwatch bodies will be transferred to integrated care boards (ICBs) for health, and to local authori...

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