Why Join?
Voice Your Experience: Help shape services by sharing what’s working and what needs improvement with the Councils, Integrated Care System, and service providers.
Make a Difference: Influence positive changes in your community.
Partnership Boards available:
- Carers
- Learning Disability
- Older People
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Impairment
Your role:
- Attend Partnership Board Meetings
- Represent and advocate for people with lived experience
- Engage with your community to gather feedback on services
- Spread awareness about the Partnership Boards and Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Support & Training
We provide a comprehensive induction session covering Healthwatch, Partnership Boards, and essential policies, along with continuous support from our Partnership Development Manager and team. Pre-agreed out-of-pocket expenses are covered (e.g., travel), and we ensure all accessibility needs are met, including Speech To Text Reporting, British Sign Language, Communicator Guides, and Support for Carers.
Time commitments vary by board, with Carers Board meeting bi-monthly for 2 hours, and other boards meeting quarterly for 2 to 4.5 hours, including additional pre-meetings, quarterly reviews, and annual training/events.
Ready to make a difference?
Join us and be the voice for your community! For more details, contact Graham Lewis @ graham.lewis@healthwatchcambsporo.co.uk or Rebecca Spalding Green @ rebecca.spaldingreen@healthwatchcambspboro.co.uk