This NHS Business Definition is for information regarding organisations that will be in existence from April 2013. The definition will be updated with the current position after April 2013.
Healthwatch England is an ORGANISATION.
Healthwatch England is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in England.Healthwatch England works with Local Healthwatch and:
- advises the NHS Commissioning Board, English Local Authorities, Monitor and the Secretary of State for health.
- has the power to recommend that action is taken by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) when there are concerns about health and social care services.
For further information on Healthwatch England, see the: