Hundreds of NHS quangos to be scrapped

Published: 6/28/2025
Hundreds of NHS quangos to be scrapped
The UK government plans to abolish hundreds of NHS quangos, including Healthwatch England and the National Guardian's Office, as part of a 10-year health strategy to simplify the system. Health Secretary Wes Streeting aims to enhance patient feedback by scrapping redundant oversight bodies and encouraging the use of the NHS smartphone app for reviews. Hospitals will be financially incentivized to improve care quality under a new scheme, with patient ratings impacting funding allocation, though caution is advised to prevent undue penalization.