Everyone can make a difference
“I really enjoyed volunteering for Healthwatch and felt so looked after by the staff and other volunteers. I would absolutely recommend for others to volunteer!”
We’re looking for Enter and View volunteers
Here at Healthwatch Northumberland we have the power to ‘Enter and View’ providers of health and social care, such as hospitals, care homes and dentists, and to observe and report on how those services are being run.
We are looking to expand this work in 2024 and have some exciting opportunities for volunteers to help us hear from people living in care homes, about their lives and their care. We may also visit other care settings throughout the year.
If you enjoy talking to people and you are a good listener, we’d love to hear from you! We offer training and expenses are paid.
If you’d like to help improve care services and make a difference to people in our communities, please get in touch.
You can find out more in our short video.
Contact Lorna Beech by emailing Lornab@healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk or complete the volunteer registration form to get started.
Volunteer with us!
What can you choose to get involved in?
- Listening to local people’s views and experiences of health and care services
- Signposting people to local services and support groups
- Carrying out public surveys
- Being the eyes and ears of local communities
- Mystery shopping
- Administration support
- Proofreading
- Research support and report writing
- Communications and digital support
Volunteering with Healthwatch Northumberland is flexible
You can offer as much or as little time as you wish, either on a regular or one-off basis. Some volunteering work can even be done from home in your own time.
You won’t have to work alone and no experience is necessary
You will be well-supported, working as part of a friendly team. We welcome anyone with or without relevant experience – training will be provided..
It won’t cost you anything but time!
Appropriate expenses, including travel costs, will be paid.
As a Healthwatch Northumberland volunteer you can:
- Volunteer as much or as little time as you want
- Make a difference to NHS health and social care in your community
- Improve your own health and wellbeing
- Develop your skills and knowledge
- Add valuable experience to your CV and increase your employability
- Meet new people and be part of a supportive team
- Be involved in something positive!
Please get in touch if you would like to get involved; you could make a real contribution to improving services for people in Northumberland. You can give us a call on: 03332 408468 or email: Lornab@healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk. To register, please complete our volunteer registration form or print, complete and return the form below to us.
Contact us
If you would like to become a volunteer or would like more information, please get in touch.
Healthwatch Northumberland
We are your local health and social care champion. We’re here to make sure your views on NHS and social care services in Northumberland are heard.
