Healthwatch County Durham

Healthwatch County Durham helps you and your family get the best out of health and social care services in County Durham. We are independent and powerful - we make health and social care providers answerable to you, the people who use their services.

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Healthwatch County Durham various roles available

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Shildon   Spennymoor   Peterlee   Lanchester   Seaham   Consett   Langley Park   Chilton   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Meadowfield   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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Healthwatch County Durham Board Members

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Shildon   Spennymoor   Sedgefield   Peterlee   Lanchester   Seaham   Consett   Langley Park   Chilton   Crook/Willington   Meadowfield   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Durham City  
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