It only takes a few minutes for you to tell us about your experience of using health and social care services. We use your views to raise concerns with the people running NHS and social care services to help make your care better. 

Share your views to help NHS and social care services spot what's working and what could be better when it comes to support. With services working to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, people’s views have never been more important.

Take five minutes to share your experience of care NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during these challenging times, but there might be things that can be improved. Your feedback can help services spot issues that are affecting care for you and your loved ones.

Tell us your experience

Alternatively, complete our Speak Out form

Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch can help you develop skills; gain experience and make a difference to your community. 

If you would like to get involved and help make a positive difference then there are plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer. Help us make a difference to the community. We could not do what we do without our team of dedicated volunteers. 

Why volunteer with us? 

• Make a difference by helping people have the opportunity to speak up and improve health and social care services in their local community. 
• Build on your CV as you develop new skills and knowledge in health and social care. 
• Full induction training is given as well as regular opportunities for further training. 
• Use your skills to make a positive difference within your community and contribute to the success of Healthwatch across Bracknell Forest. 

If you are interested in volunteering, contact us using the Contact Form for more information. 

Are you passionate about health and care? Do you want to see services meet the needs of those who use them?  

Healthwatch Bracknell Forest, your local champion for health and social care, is looking for new voluntary Board Members for our local leadership board.

As a Board Member, you will have a responsibility for contributing to policy and strategic direction, helping define goals and targets as well as evaluating performance. You would also represent Healthwatch Bracknell Forest at key meetings and help influence change in services based on insight reports.

We are looking for people with relevant knowledge and experience and a commitment to want to see better outcomes in health and care for the residents of Bracknell Forest. We particularly welcome applications from those with knowledge and experience in campaigning, grant bidding, marketing, PR and communications, and services for children and families.

It is not just strategic thinking though, you also need to be a team player, a good listener and be able to speak up on issues that you feel are important. In a diverse borough as Bracknell Forest, we encourage applications from all ethnic groups and ages. If you are working, this role could give you useful voluntary experience.

Board Members receive no salary, but expenses are paid. The roles can expand to fill the time you have available. At a minimum, Board Members will be expected to be available 14 hours a month, including a 2-hour board meeting and likely representation on other health and social care boards across Bracknell.

We are looking for a Healthwatch Officer to help us deliver a new Healthwatch service that will cover the whole area of East Berkshire (Slough Borough Council, Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Bracknell Forest Council areas). We are looking for someone who would like to cover the RBWM area as well lead on our community research and insights project across the whole of East Berkshire. 

This is an exciting and wide ranging-role for someone who has research skills with a passion to improve health and social care services through patient engagement and participation. 

You can apply for the position on the Help and Care website: https://www.helpandcare.org.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/