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 (28)
- Helen Morgan Sponsor
- Andrew George
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Helen Maguire
- Wera Hobhouse
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Liz Jarvis
- David Chadwick
- Hannah Spencer
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Munira Wilson
- Sarah Dyke
- Mr Will Forster
- Steve Darling
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Steff Aquarone
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Zöe Franklin
- Cameron Thomas
- Charlotte Cane
- Martin Wrigley
- Dr Roz Savage
- Pippa Heylings
- Alex Brewer
- Adam Dance
Source
UK Parliament EDM data