Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115968
Patients: Surveys
Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026
Question
Nadia Whittome
Labour — Nottingham 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 AhmedAs 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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