Greater Essex Public Involvement Network

Essex County Council awarded Healthwatch Essex Limited a contract on 25 March 2026 to build and maintain a Public Involvement Network connecting researchers, commissioners, and policymakers with community and voluntary groups across Greater Essex through December 2028. The partner will map existing involvement forums, create an accessible directory, develop engagement protocols, establish relationships with forum owners, support training for public contributors, and maintain monitoring mechanisms while ensuring inclusivity and outreach to under-represented groups.