Our staff
Dean Odell - Healthwatch Contract Manager
01205 820 892
dean@healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk
"Dean has a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Lincoln and joined Healthwatch in February 2014. He began as a data analyst and is now the Healthwatch Contract Co-ordinator.
He is skilled in project design, survey creation and analysis and is responsible for overseeing the Healthwatch Lincolnshire contract, meeting key performance indicators as well as producing the annual plan and feeding work through the Healthwatch Steering Group. He ensures the public voice of Lincolnshire is at the heart of health and social care service delivery.
In his spare time, Dean provides unique event entertainment as a magician and mind reader!
Julie Evans - Information Sign-posting & Safeguarding Officer
01205 820 892 or 07436 582001
julie@healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk
"I have previous work experience in Health and Social Care roles over a period of 30+ years working in Care Homes, Home Care and a local private Hospital.
My current role as Information Signposting & Safeguarding Officer is to give information on how to resolve any health and social care concerns. I will also pass on compliments as requested. All your personal information will be kept confidential, the details of your issue will be recorded and shared with the relevant health and social care providers. Whilst I am unable to take on casework, I will signpost you to other organisations who may also be able to help you further.
Look forward to hearing your experiences in Health and Social Care.
Pam Royales - PA Administrator
01205 820 892
"I joined Healthwatch Lincolnshire in December 2017. New to the area, I relocated from Greater Manchester, only 10 weeks earlier with my husband’s job. I was looking for work that would help me feel part of the community and give me the commitment I needed to comfortably fit in. HWL ticked all the boxes. With both NHS and Local Government background I bring with me my Administration knowledge and skills along with the experience, dedication and achievements gained in my role as a PA. I feel honoured and privileged to be part of such a fabulous team, settling in nicely I already feel that Lincolnshire is ‘home’ and I look forward to establishing my position with my colleagues at HWL and the challenges that lie ahead."
Oonagh Quinn - Involvement Officer
01205 820892
Oonagh@healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk
"I joined HWLincs as an Engagement Officer based in the East of the County in 2014. This role changed in 2021 to Healthwatch Involvement Officer. My skills lie within Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, working with harder-to-reach communities, workshop delivery and event organisation. One of my proudest achievements has been the development of the public event known as YourVoice@healthwatch. This has evolved over the last few years into a very successful public facing event. The Event is supported by a working group consisting of three HWLincs Trustees and the Healthwatch Contract Manager.
My role is varied and challenging! From being a Healthwatch representative at a number of both strategic and operational meetings to delivering face to face sessions or talks and presentations, I enjoy working holistically with people and making a difference to their lives, no matter how small!"
Hannah Darley - Contract and Project Support Worker
Phone: 07485 338933
Email: hannah@hwlincs.co.uk
"Whilst studying for my master’s degree in Public Health at the University of Sheffield, I started volunteering for Healthwatch Sheffield. I was drawn to Healthwatch due to its promise of championing the public's view in relation to health and social care and I have witnessed this first-hand. Upon completing my degree and moving back home, I decided I wanted to continue volunteering, so volunteered with Healthwatch Lincolnshire before joining the team as (Job Title) in December 2021.
My role is to support the rest of the team and delivery of the Healthwatch contract through reporting, data analysis, participating in project activity and helping with information signposting - a little bit of everything!"
Kim Walker - Information & Signposting Officer
Phone: 07485 338936
Email: kim.walker@healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk
"I recently joined Healthwatch Lincolnshire in July 2023. My background is that I have worked in the NHS for the last 39 years as a Nurse and Midwife. My current role as Information Signposting & Safeguarding Officer is to give information on how to resolve any health and social care concerns. I will also pass on compliments as requested. All your personal information will be kept confidential, the details of your issue will be recorded and shared with the relevant health and social care providers. Whilst I am unable to take on casework, I will signpost you to other organisations who may also be able to help you further. I Look forward to hearing your experiences in Health and Social Care."