Healthwatch is the new independent consumer champion created to gather and represent the views of the public. Healthwatch will play a role at both national and local level and will make sure that the views of the public and people who use services are taken into account.

Local Healthwatch organisations will:

• have the power to enter and view services.
• influence how services are set up and commissioned by having a seat on the local health and wellbeing board.
• produce reports which influence the way services are designed and delivered.
• provide information, advice and support about local services.
• pass information and recommendations to Healthwatch England and the Care Quality Commission.

To contact Healthwatch Harrow please call 020 3432 2889 or e-mail us at info@hib.org.uk or at our address:

Healthwatch Harrow, HiB Business Advice Centre, Stanmore Place, Howard Road, Stanmore, HA7 1BT