Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle are pleased to announce the addition of two new members to their team, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to their vital community engagement work.
Dan Milburn, from Consett, has joined as the Lead Officer for Healthwatch Newcastle. Reflecting on his career transition, Dan shared, “Before this, I worked in a leisure centre in management and as a lifeguard. This role is a big change for me, but I’m excited to oversee our team’s engagement and outreach efforts. Our focus is on working together to improve health and social care services through community involvement.”
Becca Neale, originally from Kirkwhelpington, has taken on the role of Engagement and Involvement Officer for Healthwatch Gateshead. With a background as a mental health caseworker and a recent MSc in Psychology focusing on women’s health, Becca is eager to make an impact. “Joining Healthwatch Gateshead felt like a natural step for me. It aligns perfectly with my studies and passion for community health. The team has been amazing, and I love being out in the community, building relationships with local groups. A great example is our work with Age UK Gateshead and their 65+ friendship group.”
Both Dan and Becca are committed to engaging with residents to ensure their voices are heard in shaping local health and social care services. Their work will help strengthen Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle’s mission of empowering individuals and improving health and social care services through public feedback.