Company Meetings and Information

Healthwatch Worcestershire is run by a Board of Directors. They meet monthly along with our Co-opted Members.

The public are welcome to attend the Public Board Meetings.

2020 Meeting Dates

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

25th March 2020 – Public Board Meeting – Online

15th January 2020 – Public Board Meeting

11th September 2019 – Public Board Meeting

10th July 2019 – Public Board Meeting

Annual Conference 2019

8th May 2019 – Public Board Meeting

Public Board Meetings 2018/2019

Public Board Meetings 2017/2018

Public Board Meetings 2016/2017

Public Board Meetings 2015/2016

Public Board Meetings 2014/2015

Public Board Meetings 2013/2014

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.

Terms of Reference Company Membership Scheme

Company Members

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.

REG 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 Experts by Experience

Volunteer Handbook

Current written policies for delivering our services and responsibilities:

Complaints Policy

Data Protection Policy

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Enter and View Policy and Process

Enter and View Authorised Representatives at February 2020

Public Participation at Board Meeting

Relevant Decision Policy

Signposting Policy

HWW Safeguarding Childrens Policy Vs 5

SAFEGUARDING ADULTS WITH CARE AND SUPPORT NEEDS VS. 5

Quality Policy