FAQs
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Is Healthwatch part of the NHS?
No Healthwatch Derby is not part of the NHS. It is accountable to the local authority.
Is local Healthwatch accountable to Healthwatch England?
No, your local Healthwatch is commissioned by their local authority and will be accountable to them.
What will happen to Local Involvement Networks (LINks)?
Local Involvement Networks will be incorporated into Healthwatch.