Meet your Healthwatch Camden team members.
Matthew Parris - Director
Matthew is Healthwatch Camden's Director.
Matthew has been in the health and social care sector for over 15 years, leading teams and advocating for people that use services. His career has included the management of front-line community care services, shaping national policy with NICE and, most recently, leading a local Healthwatch.
At Healthwatch Surrey, he developed a team that achieved national recognition for its work. Overseeing investigations that supported multi-million-pound business cases for investment in service, and initiating collaborations with Integrated Care Systems to transform the way services engage with people.
When not at work, Matthew enjoys time outdoors with his family and volunteers as the Chair of Governors at a local Primary School.
Telephone: 020 7383 2402
Email: Matthew.Parris@healthwatchcamden.co.uk
Shelly Khan - Engagement and Partnership Lead
Shelly is Healthwatch Camden's Engagement and Partnership Lead.
She has experience in working in partnership with residents and stakeholders to identify health and social care needs, and gaps in local services.
Telephone 020 7383 2402
Email: shelly.khan@healthwatchcamden.co.uk
Anna Walsh - Projects Lead
Anna is Healthwatch Camden’s Projects Lead.
She is originally from Boston, USA, and has experience working in Zambia and New Zealand. She is passionate about health equity and enjoys working with communities to co-develop impactful local projects and services. She also has experience building coalitions with various stakeholders in order to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Boston. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Health with concentrations in two areas: Community health design and implementation, and maternal and child health.
Telephone 020 7383 2402
Email: anna.walsh@healthwatchcamden.co.uk
Namrata Bansal - Communications Lead
Namrata is Healthwatch Camden's Communications Lead.
Namrata is a communication professional with over 10 years of experience in content creation, social media marketing, events management, media relations and internal communications. During the course of her professional life, she has successfully conceptualised and delivered communication campaigns for some of the leading brands in the UK and India. Prior to joining Healthwatch Camden, she volunteered as a communication advisor with Healthwatch Bromley. She is a member of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Telephone: 020 7383 2402
Email: Namrata.bansal@healthwatchcamden.co.uk