Healthwatch to be ‘retained’ in Government U-turn

The Government has reversed its decision to scrap Healthwatch, choosing instead to keep and improve Healthwatch England and local bodies.

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Healthwatch to be ‘retained’ in Government U-turn

Published 28 October 2026 · Contracts & funding

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In brief The Government has reversed its decision to scrap Healthwatch, choosing instead to keep and improve Healthwatch England and local bodies.

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