Community Health Councils (CHCs) were set up in 1974 to monitor the National Health Service, recommend improvements to local Health Authorities and represent to interests of service users. There are 4 CHCs in Birmingham; East Birmingham CHC covers Hodge Hill, Washwood Heath, Shard End, Nechells, Yardley, Small Heath, Sheldon and Acock's Green. Links to websites of other Birmingham CHCs and Solihull CHC.

East Birmingham

Bill Lyons. Chair of East Birmingham CHC

Sarah Head. Chief Officer of East Birmingham CHC

East Birmingham CHC: Offers help, information and advice on NHS services Helps people who have a complaint about NHS services Holds regular public meetings to discuss local and national issues Represents users of health services on committees and groups Is consulted on changes in services Carries out research into local NHS services Office hours are 9.15 – 3pm, Monday to Friday. An ansaphone system operates outside these hours. Personal callers to the office are strongly advised to telephone for an appointment, as meetings and visits mean that staff are not always in the office. The number 14 and 55 buses from Birmingham city centre (Bull Street) stop near the junction of Alum Rock Road and College Road in Saltley (Birmingham A to Z ref: 2F, p.75). For timetable information, click here or telephone Centro on (0121) 200 2700. Adderley Park Station (A to Z ref: 3E, p.75) is a 5 minute walk from our office. Contact Centro for train times.

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