Our Chair of the Board, Margaret Parker

Margaret retired from a long career in the public sector working in senior management and management positions in the education and social care sectors of both Manchester and Kirklees Councils. 

Since retiring Margaret has become familiar with a range of health and social care services, particularly in relation to dementia, cancer and heart complaints. This experience has reignited her strong interest in challenging and influencing the delivery of services to improve the experience for the communities they serve. 

Our Board

Ben Greenwood - Vice Chair

Ben was born and bred in Rochdale and has lived in the borough all his life. He went to Oulder Hill School and Sixth Form before going to University of Manchester to study politics and philosophy.

Trained as a journalist, Ben now works for Blackburn with Darwen Council as the deputy head of service for Communications and Strategy. As part of his role, he works on major health and care transformation programme in the borough.  

Ben, who developed epilepsy at 27, has a deep interest in and is passionate about improving all services.

He has been part of Healthwatch Rochdale since its inception and got involved in Healthwatch’s predecessor LINKS.

David Bradshaw - Treasurer

As the owner of Home Instead Rochdale, my focus is on the service first and the business second as I want to provide a quality service that I would be happy to use for myself and my family.

I have a daughter who used to live with me in Hebden Bridge but she has now flown the nest. When I am not dedicating my time to Home Instead, I enjoy hill walking- especially in the Lake District, spending time in my vegetable garden and looking after my chickens. I also love cooking, but it is really just an excuse to listen to football on the radio and to drink red wine!

Melanie Tunney

Melanie has lived in Rochdale for most of her life and attended Oulder Hill High School, Rochdale College and Manchester University.

Melanie is retired from a long career as a Children's Social Worker, Manager and Senior Manager in a neighbouring authority. She is keen to champion inclusion for all and joined the Healthwatch Board to support fair access and inclusion to health and social care services. 

 

Interested in joining our board?

Learn more about the role and how to apply here. 

Public Board Questions

Members of the public are invited to submit questions in advance to be asked at our Public Board Meeting.

Public questions that our board can answer are specific to the work being carried out or completed by the Healthwatch Rochdale team.

If you question covers the wider remit of health and social care then please contact Rochdale Borough Council or HMR CCG who are the local commissioners of services.

You can submit your question by emailing info@healthwatchrochdale.org.uk 

These questions will be answered in line with our Public Questions to the Board Process, a copy of which you can download below.

Process for Public Questions asked to Healthwatch Rochdale's Board 

Public Questions & Response

See questions asked at our previous public board meeting and the response from the Healthwatch Rochdale Board.

Public Questions & Response 15.12.22

Public Questions & Response 27.09.22

Public Questions & Response 30.6.22