Gabriella Van Beek - Manager

Gabriella has a background in health, with a Master’s of Public Health from the  University of Chester and a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences. She has worked with  Healthwatch previously as a Projects Officer in a borough of London. She is passionate about involving herself in work that is focused on helping the community and improving the health of others. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and spending time in the outdoors.

gabriella@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk


Natasha Mansukhani - Research, Reporting and Intelligence Assistant

As Research, Reporting and Intelligence Assistant for Healthwatch, Natasha assists the team to collect, analyse and report on the views and experiences of patients, services users, carers and the public. Natasha holds a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Prior to joining Connected Together CIC,  Natasha worked for Connexions – a youth service that provided information, advice and support to young people, aiming to reduce youth unemployment. Natasha has also worked as a Research Assistant at The Centre for Children and Youth (The University of Northampton) following graduation from her Master’s Degree, where there was the opportunity to support the team with a number of projects and contribute to publications. Projects she was involved in examined volunteering experiences, youth clubs and An Equality Impact Assessment.

natashamansukhani@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk 


Jemma Frater - Digital Communications and Marketing Apprentice

Jemma completed a two year course in social media and marketing, before becoming part of our team as the Digital Communications and Marketing Apprentice. In this role Jemma is responsible for various digital roles, including but not limited to updating website content and producing newsletters and social media posts, all to provide information to the community while working towards increasing our reach.

jemmafrater@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk


Esther Stimpson - Projects and Engagement Officer

Esther Stimpson is returning to Healthwatch Northamptonshire after taking some time out to complete a Law degree. She previously worked for us for 5 years as Project Manager and Young Healthwatch lead. Esther is working part time while completing her PhD which will be looking at maternity services in Prisons. Her work will be focusing on children, young people and families. Esther is excited to be working with Young Healthwatch again. 

estherstimpson@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk


Penelope McDermott - Officer

Penny had worked many years in the charity sector before returning to university to study Psychology. She has previously worked with Healthwatch as a project assistant and has now returned full time as our officer. She is passionate about making sure that individual's voices are heard and that they have a chance to shape the services they use.

penelopemcdermott@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk