Meet the team
Meet your local healthwatch team members.
Chief Officer - Abdul Mulla
My name is Abdul Mulla; I am the Chief Officer of Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen. I have been involved in community development work in Blackburn with Darwen for over 30 years, the last 16 years have been around community development and health, My previous roles have included; a Senior Community Regeneration Officer, a Senior Community Development Officer and a Youth Worker. In all, all of my 30 years of community orientated work has been in my home town of Blackburn with Darwen.
Projects Manager - Sarah Johns
Hi, my name is Sarah Johns and I am the Projects Manager for Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen. Prior to joining Healthwatch, I was a member of the senior management team at Blackburn Youth Zone with responsibilities for business development, finance, HR and operations. I also work part time at Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living with responsibilities for business development and community engagement projects. I am excited to have joined the team and look forward to raising the profile of Healthwatch BwD within the borough and ensuring a voice for our residents on health and social care provision.
To get in touch please email me on: sarahjohns@healthwatchbwd.co.uk
Tel: 01254 292686
Signposting and Amplify Coordinator - Saliha Bax
Hello, My name is Saliha Bax and I am the Signposting and Amplify Coordinator for Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen. Prior to joining Healthwatch, I worked at Blackburn Youth Zone as the Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and currently work at Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living as a youth worker in the Higher Croft area. I will be in various access points across the borough for Information and Signposting to health and social care services. To find out our regular access points please see the Info and Signposting timetable on our web page.
To get in touch please email me on: salihabax@healthwatchbwd.co.uk
Tel: 01254 292686
Enter and View and Volunteer Coordinator - Sharon Hardman
Hello, my name is Sharon. I joined Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen in May 2017 as an Enter and View and Volunteer Coordinator. Previously I have worked for the Stroke Association and in the education sector with experience in volunteer management, training and support. I am passionate about encouraging all volunteers to reach their full potential, help them develop their skills and have a positive volunteer experience. I believe Enter and View visits are an important opportunity to encourage, support, recommend and influence service improvement by allowing local residents to share their experiences of health and social care services. I am really keen to work with residents to influence the future of health and social care in Blackburn with Darwen through listening to local voices and seeing services from their point of view.
To get in touch please email me on: sharonhardman@healthwatchbwd.co.uk
Tel: 01254 292686
Senior Administator - Chloe Dobson
Hello, My name is Chloe Dobson and I am the Senior Administrator for Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen. Prior to joining Healthwatch, I worked in the Commissioning and Procurement Department at BwD Council, working closely with Public Health and Adult and Children Social Care. I have also worked as a Project Administrator for the NHS and have experience as an Office Manager. I am exicted to support Healthwatch BwD and the inspiring work they do which impacts on services Blackburn with Darwen residents receive.
To get in touch please email me on: chloedobson@healthwatchbwd.co.uk
Tel: 01254 292686
