In 2013, we helped to set up Healthwatch Hampshire, available via this link, which is the new independent consumer champion for patients, carers and all those using health and social care services, gives people a powerful voice locally and nationally. At a local level, it works to help people get the best out of their local health and social care services – whether it’s improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow.
Three organisations came together to deliver Healthwatch Hampshire – Help & Care (the lead partner), Action Hampshire and Citizens Advice Hampshire.
Healthwatch Hampshire CIC was set up as a separate organisation. Its first office was in Westgate Chambers and an Action Hampshire former Trustee, Colin Brown, is one of the Healthwatch non-executive directors.
A Healthwatch VCS and Diverse Communities Officer was employed by Action Hampshire, supporting local voluntary and community organisations and people from among the county’s diverse communities to understand and engage with Healthwatch and its work.
Healthwatch continues to be a key actor in the Hampshire Leadership Forum and there is a close and collaborative relationship.
