Online NHS Trust: South West London Healthwatch Response
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. When the establishment of any NHS Trust is being considered, there is a duty on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to first consult with the relevant local Healthwatch.
As the Online NHS Trust will operate nationally, the Secretary of State is seeking the views of all local Healthwatch organisations.
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In South West London, Healthwatch Croydon, Sutton, Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth all responded. Their responses drew on their previous engagement work, anecdotal feedback and experience of PPIEP (Patient & Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation).
The following report summarises the key ideas from the South West London LHW’s responses. It was written by Andrew McDonald, South West London Healthwatch Executive Officer.
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