Croydon was highlighted in a recent debate in the House of Lords over the government's controversial proposal to abolish Community Health Councils (CHCs) - the local NHS watchdogs.
Former MP for Croydon, Lord Bernard Weatherill spoke in the debate supporting keeping CHCs.
Lord Weatherill, now a cross-bencher and not tied to a political party, joined peers from all political parties in praising the role of CHCs as independent watchdogs and he criticised the proposed replacements.
He quoted from a document passed by Croydon Council and said: “This council is proud of the way that Croydon CHC provides a strong and independent voice for the people of Croydon on NHS matters. The involvement of an independent watchdog role is essential.”
It is still unclear what will happen to CHCs but Croydon CHC is still carrying on business as normal. They hold their next public meeting on April 3 at 7pm in the Fairfield Room, Fairfield Halls.
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