Welcome to Healthwatch Warrington. We are the independent patient champion for health and social care in Warrington, delivered by Engaging Communities Staffordshire.
Our role is to champion for the interests of those using health and social care services across Warrington and to give local people an opportunity to speak out about their concerns and health care priorities.
We have a small staff team supported by a dedicated group of volunteers.
Lydia Thompson - CEO
Email: Lydia.thompson@healthwatchwarrington.co.uk
Lydia has over 30 years’ experience working across the private, public and voluntary sectors. For the last 15 years, Lydia has held senior roles in social care services, including Director of Operations and Service Development for a Homelessness Charity and
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Lydia has over 30 years’ experience working across the private, public and voluntary sectors. For the last 15 years, Lydia has held senior roles in social care services, including Director of Operations and Service Development for a Homelessness Charity and CEO for a Domestic Abuse Charity in Greater Manchester.
Lydia is passionate about empowering service users and believes in the delivery of quality person centred services, to inform future change. less
Clare Screeton - Community Outreach Lead
Email: Clare.screeton@healthwatchwarrington.co.uk
Clare previously worked in the Third Sector. for the past 13 years, and has extensive knowledge of organisations in Warrington.
Crissi Morad- Information & Engagement Lead
Email: Crissi.morad@healthwatchwarrington.co.uk
Crissi has a BA honours degree in Advertising and worked as the Centre Co-Ordinator at the Gateway for several years so has a good understanding of the sector and healthwatch.
Adrianne Roberts-V olunteer Coordinator and Enter and View Lead
Email: Adrianne.Roberts@healthwatchwarrington.co.uk
Adrianne previously trained as a nurse, her career spanned 36 years, during which time she was employed in various roles. her last job role in the NHS was Head of Clinical Quality and Patient Experience.
Julie Howson- Young Person’s Community Engagement Lead
Email: Julie.Howson@healthwatchwarrington.co.uk
Julie has 24 years experience working in varied roles across health care, education, voluntary and third sector organisations. Julie previously worked as GP & Hospital Liaison Officer during which she gained extensive experience advocating for and supporting carers/families through the
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Julie has 24 years experience working in varied roles across health care, education, voluntary and third sector organisations. Julie previously worked as GP & Hospital Liaison Officer during which she gained extensive experience advocating for and supporting carers/families through the primary and secondary care system. The role also involved collaboratively working with commissioned services and other stakeholders. Julie is passionate about her role and currently provides counselling for young people at a GP practice (out of town) one morning a week. less
Andy Davies- NHS Complaints Advocate
Email: contact@healthwatchwarrington.co.uk
Andy became the NHS complaints Advocate in September this year and has already engaged with a number of Warrington ICAS’ existing clients and looks forward to support new clients.
He is passionate about ensuring that people in Warrington are supported
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Andy became the NHS complaints Advocate in September this year and has already engaged with a number of Warrington ICAS’ existing clients and looks forward to support new clients.
He is passionate about ensuring that people in Warrington are supported through the NHS complaints process and are empowered to understand their rights.
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