Yvette Cooper drops plan to abolish NHS patient champion after outcry

Health secretary Yvette Cooper has reportedly abandoned plans to abolish the NHS's independent patient champion, according to The Guardian. The watchdog's role is instead set to be extended.

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1. 28 Oct, 09:00 UTCGuardian reports plan dropped

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• Yvette Cooper drops plans to abolish NHS patient champion after outcryThe Guardian