Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what are the current terms of reference of Healthwatch England.

Healthwatch England is the independent statutory national champion for people who use health and social care services. Its functions include gathering and communicating the views of the public on their needs and experiences of health and social care services. Healthwatch England also provides support and assistance to the 152 Local Healthwatch organisations in England.