Help shape Adult Social Care Services

We are always looking for volunteers to be part of our Adult Social Care People’s Panel.

What is the Adult Social Care People’s Panel?

We run this panel with Northumberland County Council. The aim of the panel is for you to have your say and help shape adult social care services in Northumberland.

We chat about experiences – what is going well and what could be better. The meetings are lively, challenging and produce real improvements in services and experience.

If you are an adult social care services user or simply have an interest and want to make a difference, the People’s Panel is for you.

Listen to Project Coordinator, Derry Nugent, on what you can expect from joining the panel.

What our panel members say

“As a long-term receiver of adult social care, it’s refreshing to be able to express the views of someone at the ‘sharp end’. It is good to know that we are being listened to by those who make policy, and take the decisions which affect our health and quality of life so much.” Jane

“Being part of the adult social care panel has given me a voice to help shape the future policy and direction of adult services within Northumberland.” John

The panel meets at County Hall in Morpeth.  We pay reasonable travel expenses, or you can attend online. The meetings are lively, challenging and produce real improvements.

If you would like to be part of the panel you can either complete the application form online or for an informal chat please contact Derry Nugent at derryn@healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk

If you would like to take part but need help with the form or need the information in another format, please let us know.