The Government has announced planned changes to the Healthwatch network through the NHS Modernisation Bill. These changes will affect how people’s views and experiences of health and social care are heard in the future. We anticipate these changes will take place at the start of the next financial year. 

 For now, nothing is changing. Healthwatch Islington remains fully operational, and we will continue to:

• listen to people’s experiences of health and social care
• provide free, confidential information and signposting
• share evidence with local partners
• speak up for improvements to services in Islington

We will continue to update local residents and partners as more information becomes available.