Meet the team

Our dedicated team works across the county to listen to local people, gather feedback and help shape better services for everyone. Below you will find details of our core staff team, including contact details. Our work is also supported by volunteers - details of our volunteer team can be found at the bottom of this page. 

Gail McGee

Manager

0191 916 9803

gail@healthwatchcountydurham.co.uk
 

Julia Catherall

Senior Engagement Officer

0191 916 9847 (Direct)  

07761 205705 (Mobile)

julia@healthwatchcountydurham.co.uk 

Lynsey Kim

Senior Engagement Officer

0191 9169833 (Direct)

07761 205639 (Mobile)

lynsey@healthwatchcountydurham.co.uk

 

Chloe Bradbury

Research and Engagement Officer

0191 9169834 (Direct)

chloe@healthwatchcountydurham.co.uk

Claire Sisterson

Volunteer Coordinator

0191 916 9806 

07761 205660 (Mobile) 

claire@healthwatchcountydurham.co.uk

Ethan Lowerson-Marshall

Communications and Administrative Coordinator

0191 916 9247

ethan@healthwatchcountydurham.co.uk

Our volunteers

Healthwatch has an important statutory power that entitles its authorised volunteers to enter and observe health and social care services as they are being delivered. It provides an opportunity to see and hear how consumers experience a service and to collect their views and those of their relatives and carers.

We have 25 enthusiastic and supportive volunteers (including our Board members):

Enter and View Representatives

  • Jean Ross
  • Anne Glynne
  • Mervyn Hockin
  • Andrea Lambell
  • Paul Stokes
  • Rosemary Chessum
  • Paulette Burgess
  • Julie Brown
  • Judi Evans

Engagement Volunteer

  • Pat Nelson
  • David Boal
  • Mary McGee
  • Dr Shaikh Saad Hameen
  • Hannah Wright 
  • Amelia Dupuy 

Healthwatcher 

  • Anne Thompson
  • Pamela Spurrell

Interested in volunteering?

Volunteering with us can help you develop skills, gain experience and make a difference to your community.

We're looking for passionate individuals who want to be proactive and dedicated.  

Find out more