Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 27
27
Deferred
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Urgent need for DHSC to review Healthwatch funding and commissioning arrangements
Conclusion
DHSC should therefore review the funding and commissioning arrangements for Healthwatch, with a view to ensuring they are fit for purpose within the context of new ICSs, and support Healthwatch to have a clear voice. The outcome of this review should be reported to the House.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government response detailed the importance of the prevention agenda, the role of directors of public health, and ICB duties regarding public health, but did not address the recommendation concerning a review of Healthwatch funding and commissioning arrangements.
Paragraph Reference:
83
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 14 June 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗