Linda Brown

Linda Brown is an accomplished health and social care professional with extensive experience across various roles. Currently serving as a Board Member for Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen and as an Inspector of Health and Social Care for the Care Quality Commission, Linda previously held positions such as Senior Projects Officer and Senior Engagement Officer at Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen and Healthwatch Lancashire, respectively. Notable achievements include leading the award-winning Enter & View programme and providing vital support to stroke survivors at the Stroke Association. Linda's educational background includes a Post Graduate Certificate in Arts Health from the University of Lancashire and a BA Hons. in Fine Art from the University of Bolton, alongside nursing and midwifery qualifications from NHS Professionals. With a career that commenced in nursing and midwifery, Linda has demonstrated a commitment to improving health services and advocating for the voices of those seldom heard.