# VOICE: LOCAL

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1157070
- **Other names:** HEALTHWATCH BOLTON
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 15, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1157070


## Contact

- **Address:** Healthwatch Bolton, PO Box 822, Wigan
- **Postcode:** WN1 9XF
- **Phone:** 01204 394603
- **Email:** info@healthwatchbolton.co.uk
- **Website:** www.healthwatchbolton.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY; A) ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE.B) ENSURING THE INVOLVEMENT OF LOCAL PEOPLE IN THE COMMISSIONING, DESIGN AND SCRUTINIZING, REVIEWING AND MONITORING OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES.C) THE PROMOTION OF TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN THE HEALTH ECONOMY.D) THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES.

**Activities:** Collect evidence on the experiences of members of the public in relation to social care services, involving the public in a dialogue about health and social care services and  encouraging them to participate in activities that  inform and influence the commissioning and delivery of care. Provide information, advice and guidance to the public on issues related to health and care.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Bolton





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Schenk |  | March 10, 2014 |
| James Fawcett |  | July 17, 2019 |
| Kiran Syeda |  | Aug. 19, 2020 |
| Mary Stubbs |  | Sept. 30, 2024 |
| Shashikant Merchant |  | July 21, 2015 |
| Umair Badat |  | July 13, 2017 |




