Volunteers and Board members will be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred whilst taking part in agreed activities on behalf of HWN. Other expenses include public transport, parking and necessary refreshments where required (see expenses policy).
For parking, public transport or necessary expenses costs, relevant receipts or tickets should also be copied/photographed and emailed to: LornaB@healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk, or posted to FREEPOST, Healthwatch Northumberland, Adapt (NE), Burn Lane, Hexham, NE46 3HN.
Mileage is paid at the rate of 45p per mile. Eligible mileage includes the journey to and back from the destination. Phone calls are reimbursed at the rate of 10p per minute for approved telephone activity if it exceeds your personal phone package.
Expenses claims are processed monthly and reimbursed by BACS transfer, for which you must have provided your bank details via our BACS form. Claims submitted by the 5th of any month will be processed and reimbursed by the end of that same month.