Maintaining independence of Healthwatch

Regional Voices, which One East Midlands is part of, in partnership with Healthwatch England and Compact Voice have developed a briefing for developing local Healthwatch organisations.

Maintaining Independence – a Guide for Local Healthwatch, describes the tools available to local Healthwatch organisations to support them maintain an independent voice.

The guide also includes information on using the Compact; using the panel on the Panel on the Independence of the Voluntary Sector; being transparent; being an effective friend; and how to communicate your independence.

To download the guide visit www.regionalvoices.org/sites/default/files/library/LHW_maintaining_independence_briefing.pdf.

To access all of Regional Voices resources to support local Healthwatch organisations visit www.regionalvoices.org/healthwatch.