Andrea Goldie - Manager

Andrea has recently returned to the team at Healthwatch Darlington working as a Mental Health and Community Networks Manager.  This role involves working on our varied lead projects with diverse communities, individuals, and community networks. She facilitates conversations to gather the views of people who use health and care services, as well as promoting our work and encouraging people to become involved. She works closely with Darlington’s voluntary and community sector as well as key public sector stakeholders, complementing their work and drawing on their experience. She enjoys getting out and about in the local community to help where she can.   

01325 380145

a.goldie@healthwatchdarlington.co.uk

Our staff

Abbey Lax - Community & Administrative Officer

Abbey is a married mum of three children and has one stepson. Her role is to go out in the community meeting new people and allowing their voices to be heard and make a difference within the health and social care sector. Abbey thrives off helping people and will always go that extra mile to help someone in need. Her hobbies include going to the gym, watching my two son’s play football and socialising with my family and friends.

01325 380145

a.lax@healthwatchdarlington.co.uk

Jamie Odgers - Communications Officer

Jamie is originally from Northern Ireland and moved to Darlington in 2017. His many passions lie in sports - He's a massive Liverpool FC fan as well as watching basketball and wrestling on TV regularly. Academically He has 2 computing degrees and so, he's had an interest in this field from a very young age. 

He was originially a volunteer with Healthwatch Darlington (initially in social media) and this has enabled him to further develop his IT skills as well as become a more active part of the community.

He really enjoys getting out into community settings and events with Healthwatch Darlington to understand the needs and opinions of the public regarding their vital health and social care services and this helps him feel like he can make a worthwhile difference to the lives of people in our community.

01325 380145

j.odgers@healthwatchdarlington.co.uk

Linda Britton - Admin & Engagement Officer 
 
Linda worked as a Journalist and Editor for many years in London before setting up her own Communications Consultancy. Clients she has worked with include Walkers, Aston Martin, PepsiCo and Next. 
 
Since moving to Darlington she has worked with brands, charities and Enterprise agencies in the North East, in communications and engagement including Darlington Age UK. She also recently worked as part of the Reablement team at Darlington Borough Council. 
 
Linda has cared for her parents and other family members with terminal illnesses and dementia. This experience drives her passion to ensure people’s voices are heard within the health and social care sector. 
 
In her spare time Linda helps to run a community garden, writes and loves to travel.
 

01325 380145

l.britton@healthwatchdarlington.co.uk