Written question asked by Jeremy Hunt (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Healthwatch
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the functions of local Healthwatch will be delivered by ICBs and local authorities.
- Answer
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The abolition of local Healthwatch (LHW) and the transfer of its functions will require primary legislation. The timing of this is subject to the will of Parliament and will happen when parliamentary time allows.
We are proposing to place responsibility for the health function of LHW with integrated care boards. Local authorities will be responsible for the social care LHW functions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 118163
- Session
- 2024-26
- Registered interest declared
- Yes
- Subjects
- Healthwatch
- Link
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- 2026-03-13 13:07:58 +0000
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