Meet the team

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.

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

Hello, My name is Saliha Bax and I am one of the Senior Projects Officers 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

Hello, my name is Linda Brown and I am one of the Senior Projects Officers at Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen. I am a qualified health professional and have also worked in the charity sector in more recent years. I hope to bring my skills, knowledge and experience to this role and look forward to working in Blackburn with Darwen.

 To get in touch please email me on: lindabrown@healthwatchbwd.co.uk

Tel: 01254 292686

Hello, My name is Chloe Dobson and I am the Project Support & Volunteering Officer 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 a Manager in the private sector. I am exicted to work at Healthwatch BwD and be part of their inspiring work which influences the services Blackburn with Darwen residents receive.

 To get in touch please email me on: chloedobson@healthwatchbwd.co.uk

 Tel: 01254 292686