Looking for meaningful opportunities to drive change? Get involved in mental health initiatives that will benefit from your lived experience. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, shaping mental health policies, or taking on a professional role, there’s a way for you to make a real difference. Help influence the future of mental health care, break down stigma, and support those who need it most. Explore the opportunities available today and be part of the change
Current Opportunities

Healthwatch Essex Ambassadors
Healthwatch Essex Ambassadors represent Healthwatch Essex at key meetings and events across Essex to ensure that lived experience voices are heard and that we are kept up to date with developments across the county.
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Healthwatch Essex Young Mental Health Ambassadors
Your experiences are key to shaping the future of the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services in Essex. Young people’s mental health is hugely important and you can help to change local services for the better.
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Healthwatch Essex Trauma Ambassador Group
If you are living with trauma and would like to contribute to improving health, care and wellbeing services for people in a similar position, as well as raising awareness of the issues associated with trauma, you may be interested in joining Healthwatch Essex’s Trauma Ambassador Group.
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Participation Required! Strategy Planning Opportunity
We will be using the results of the survey to help us identify areas that we should focus on
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Lived Experience Minority Panel – Mid and North East Essex
We want to better understand how to support minority communities with their mental health. We are actively seeking new members to join our Lived Experience Panel so we can listen to more voices.
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