Our Board

Our Board

Dave Bradshaw

I have lived and worked in Sandwell for many years and have a keen interest in health and social care issues facing local residents. I have worked in the community and voluntary sector for nearly 25 years and currently manage an advocacy organisation working throughout Sandwell. I am committed to supporting people in Sandwell to secure their rights, represent their interests and access services they need. I believe that local services are best shaped by involving people who use them in a spirit of true co-production.

I have been fortunate enough to be able to play a role in the strategic development of a number of organisations over the years and have organised and facilitated consultation meetings, user group forums, conferences, Annual General Meetings and 'away days'. At a national level I am an Executive Committee member of the National Coalition of Advocacy Schemes which brings together advocacy schemes from around the country to have a representative and collective voice. I am also Vice-Chair of the Older People’s Advocacy Alliance, the only national organisation supporting independent advocacy services for older people in the UK.

Stephanie Thomas

Stephanie Thomas migrated from the twin-island of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. She is a highly motivated and competent healthcare professional with over 30 years ‘experience in speciality areas including general nursing, intensive care, midwifery and health visiting. Her stewardship of healthcare is evidenced by positions held - staff nurse, midwife and community nurse - being part of the team that commissioned the EWMSCA ICU and Haemodialysis Units in Trinidad. Thomas worked in NHS Yorkshire and the West Midlands Region for over 10 years as Renal Dialysis Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist and with other community based organisations as a volunteer . She is currently reading for a MSc in Public Health. 

Rajneesh Kaur

Having lived in Sandwell for most of my life, I'd now like to give back to the community which has given so much to me. This is why I have snapped up the opportunity to volunteer with Healthwatch. My interest lies in healthcare, particularly so in deprescribing, which in simple terms is the process of weaning off medication safely. Using personal life experience, I'd like to contribute positively in ways that I can with the skills that I have acquired. Change takes patience and time.

Gurleen Cheema

I am Dr Gurleen, a dentist with a strong background in public health. My passion lies in enhancing oral health and overall well-being by combining clinical expertise with a comprehensive understanding of public health principles. This unique blend allows me to take a holistic approach to patient care, focusing on both individual treatment and community health initiatives. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, I aim to make a significant impact in the field of dentistry and public health.