Developing NHS Online: Local Healthwatch Consultation Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames Response
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England are working to establish a new online service which will deliver online elective services as part of the NHS, referred to as the Online NHS Trust.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has a duty to consult relevant local Healthwatch on the the establishment of any NHS Trust.
As the Online NHS Trust will operate nationally, the Secretary of State is seeking the views of all local Healthwatch organisations.
Healthwatch Kingston’s response is rooted in our findings as the independent, statutory champion for health and social care in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The themes and points raised are informed by our engagement with local people and will support the policy development of the new trust to ensure the functions meet the health and care needs of patients, service users, carers and families in Kingston.
