New start date and funding for local HealthWatch
More details about the establishment of local HealthWatch, including a new start date and extra funding, have been outlined by Andrew Lansley, the Minister for Health.
Following feedback from local authorities and LINks (Local Involvement Networks), they now have until April 2013 to work with local health experts and volunteers to establish the local HealthWatch. The new bodies will replace Local Involvement Networks and be the local consumer champion for patients, service users and the public.
From next year, an additional £3.2m will also be made available to local authorities to establish local HealthWatch.
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