Leadership Team
Debbie Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer
Debbie leads Healthwatch Cornwall in delivering its mission to ensure the public's voice is heard and acted on. She is responsible for operations, representing the organisation at strategic level, governance, finances and legal compliance.
debbie.gilbert@healthwatchcornwall.co.uk
Karl Smith, Contracts and Performance Manager
As a proud Cornish Ambassador, Karl brings a wealth of management experience and skills to our team. In his role, he oversees and manages compliance and performance, ensuring that all services meet the highest standards.
Research & Engagement Team
Sarah Jones, Project Coordinator (Core)
Sarah oversees the efficient coordination and management of various projects and engagement activities with the community, collecting feedback from service users regarding health and social care services in Cornwall, to deliver impactful outcomes.
sarah.jones@healthwatchcornwall.co.uk
Amanda Elson, Data Officer
Amanda works as Data Officer to document and report all the feedback we receive. She works closely with the Research Manager ensuring all our data is up-to-date and available for use in our reports.
Business Support Team
Tracy Hitchens, Business Support Coordinator
Partnership Boards
Mike Hooper, Partnership Boards Coordinator
Mike is responsible for coordinating and managing the Partnership Boards in liaison with the individual group chairs and key stakeholders for each board. Mike facilitates the development of the groups’ strategies and plans, organises regular meetings, ensures actions are progressed and seeks to ensure diverse representation from across each target group.
mike.hooper@healthwatchcornwall.co.uk
Robert O'Leary, Partnership Boards Lived Experience Officer
Robert works closely with Mike and is responsible for coordinating and managing the Partnership Boards in liaison with the individual group chairs and key stakeholders for each board. Robert facilitates the development of the groups’ strategies and plans, organises regular meetings, ensures actions are progressed and seeks to ensure diverse representation from across each target group.
Marketing and Communications
Anna Lee, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Anna is dedicated to amplifying Healthwatch Cornwall's mission through creative campaigns and strategic outreach, ensuring the community's voice is heard and valued.
Enter and View
Abi Harding-White, Enter and View Officer
Conducts visits to healthcare services, gathering community perspectives to assess care quality. Engages with patients and staff, reports findings and informs stakeholders to enhance health and social care services.