Proposed closure of Healthwatch - our statement

This is a huge shock and clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers, and everyone associated with Healthwatch nationally, and especially in Brighton and Hove.

The proposal to close Healthwatch has nothing to do with our performance either nationally or locally, rather it is a policy change by government. Along with Healthwatch, 200 other organisations are to close. Here is a link to a BBC article with some further details.

We await details on next steps, although we do know that legislative changes will be required to effect this change.

Until that happens, we remain committed to gathering patient and public voice, offering information and signposting support, and undertaking our projects in the same dedicated way.  

Please be assured we will update you as soon as we know more. In the meantime, we remain committed to business as usual, and all our existing activities, projects and meetings will go ahead as planned.

If you have any immediate concerns, questions or simply wish to show your support, then please do contact us at [email protected].  

Thank you for your continued support.