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As a public office-holder, Board member’s actions must be governed by the principles set out in this Code of Conduct. It is their responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with, and comply with, all the relevant provisions of the Code.

Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch West Sussex and the way in which it conducts its business.

This policy sets out how the Healthwatch West Sussex Board will meet its legal obligations for conducting its decision making meetings in public and allowing proper access to its policies, procedures, agendas and minutes.

Healthwatch West Sussex board have agreed to adopt a Protocol for working with neighbouring local Healthwatches. This is an expectation of commissioners and part of the good practice identified by Healthwatch England.

The Regulations for local Healthwatch state that each local Healthwatch must have a procedure for making relevant decisions. It also states that members of the public must be able to have access to meetings where these decisions are being made.

This policy aims to outline Healthwatch West Sussex’s commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all staff, volunteers and board members

This document describes the Healthwatch West Sussex policy and procedures relevant to the claiming of expenses incurred in connection with Healthwatch West Sussex business.

The Equal Opportunities Policy details our commitment to equality of access and ensuring no person is treated less favourably than others on any grounds.

Healthwatch West Sussex Membership of, an role on, Partnership Bodies and Board - Requests for Healthwatch to join a board

This is a policy for Healthwatch West Sussex Board members and Chief Officer.

This procedure sets out what is expected of Healthwatch West Sussex Board members, staff and volunteers who have been informed or have reason to suspect that an adult has been harmed or is at risk of harm.