Recent national announcements have confirmed that the Healthwatch network, including Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations like the one in Greenwich, will be brought to a close as part of changes to how the public voice is supported in health and social care.
You may have seen recent national announcements regarding the future of the Healthwatch network. The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed plans to bring the national network to a close, including Healthwatch England and local organisations. This is part of a wider shift in how the public voice will be supported within health and social care. While this represents a significant national shift, Healthwatch Greenwich will continue its work. Read more on this shift here.