Join Our Advisory Board - Help shape Health and Care in Tameside

News - 30 April 2025

Healthwatch Tameside is recruiting new members to join our Volunteer Advisory Board — and we’d love to hear from you. If you’re passionate about improving health and social care services in Tameside, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in your community. Whether you bring professional experience or lived experience — or simply want to make a difference — we want our Board to reflect the diverse voices of Tameside.
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Who We Are
Healthwatch Tameside is your local independent champion for people who use health and care services. We listen to your experiences and share what you tell us with those who have the power to make services better — including the NHS, local councils, and service providers.
Since launching, we’ve:
•    Spoken to thousands of local people about their experiences with GPs, hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes and more.
•    Influenced change in health and care services, from improving access to mental health support to ensuring care home residents are treated with dignity and respect.
•    Worked directly with decision-makers, helping ensure that services reflect the real needs of our communities — especially for seldom-heard groups.
 

What Does the Advisory Board Do?

Our Board plays a key role in:

  • Setting our strategic direction
  • Ensuring accountability and good governance
  • Supporting the delivery of our mission
  • Upholding our values and representing the voices of local people

As a Board Member, you’ll work closely with staff and fellow volunteers to review our progress, plan future work, and ensure we’re making the biggest impact we can.

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, including:

  • Health and social care
  • Community engagement
  • Advice or support services
  • Residential care or voluntary sector leadership
  • Youth or children’s services
  • Residents with lived experience of health and care challenges

If you’re not sure you “tick all the boxes” — please still apply. Passion, curiosity and commitment matter just as much as formal experience.

What’s the Commitment?

  • Board meetings every 2 months (approx. 2 hours)
  • Some reading/prep time each month
  • Optional involvement in subgroups or specific projects
  • Meetings are virtual and flexible — training and support provided

What Support Will I Receive?

You’ll receive:

  • A full induction and ongoing training
  • One-to-one support from a member of our team
  • Access to our volunteer handbook and policies
  • Opportunities to connect with like-minded people and influence real change in your area

How to Apply

Complete the Expression of Interest form and return it by:

Deadline to apply: Saturday 31st May 2025
Interviews will be held between: Monday 16th – Friday 27th June 2025

If you need help with your application or have any questions, get in touch — we’re happy to help.

Downloads

Advisory Board Member Role Description
Download (PDF 87 KB)
Expression of Interest Form
Download (OCX 54 KB)

🗣️ Be Part of the Change

Healthwatch Tameside is built on the voices of local people. By joining our Advisory Board, you’ll be part of a team that’s changing lives through listening, challenging, and championing better services for all.

📞 Call us: 0161 667 2526
🌐 Visit: www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk
📧 Email: info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk

Together, we can make health and care better in Tameside.