Company Meetings and Information

Healthwatch Worcestershire is run by a Board of Directors. They meet monthly. The public are welcome to attend the Public Board Meetings.

2018 Meetings

Decisions are made during these meetings according to our Relevant Decision Making Policy.  These are recorded on our Relevant Decisions Log.

Open Meetings are held quarterly in different parts of the County. There is usually a speaker/s talking about local health and social care issues. We also report on what we have been doing. Come along and take part.  See our Public Participation Policy

14th September 2018 – Public Board Meeting

13th July 2018 – Public Board Meeting

Annual Conference

11th May 2018 – Public Board Meeting

13th April 2018 – Public Board Meeting

9th March 2018 – Public Board Meeting

9th February 2018 – Public Board Meeting

12th January 2018 – Public Board Meeting 

Previous Minutes and Agendas 

Healthwatch Worcestershire is a company limited by guarantee and its Articles of Association require the company to establish a Membership Scheme which will entitle Members to vote at company meetings in accordance with the Companies Act. Healthwatch Worcestershire has agreed a scheme which will extend membership of the Company to those organisations or ‘Experts by Experience’ who belong to the Reference & Engagement Group, and Healthwatch Volunteers as those who play an active part in the business of Healthwatch Worcestershire. Membership is limited to one place per organisation. Company Members

Current written policies for delivering our services and responsibilities:

Ambassador Policy

Complaints Policy

Data Protection Policy

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Enter and View Policy and Process

Enter & View Authorised Representatives at December 2017

Public Participation at Public Meetings

Quality Policy

Relevant Decision Policy

Signposting Policy

Safeguarding Adults with Care and Support Needs Vs 3

Safeguarding Children Policy Vs 3

Abbreviated accounts 2016-17

Our Reference and Engagement Groups is a virtual network of local voluntary organisations and Experts by Experience with an interest in health and/or social care who are actively involved in the work of Healthwatch Worcestershire and represent the views of their patients, service users and carers.

Terms of Reference

If you would like to join this group please complete the application form below and return it to us.

Application Form for Organisations

Application Form for Expert by Experience