Local Involvement Network (LINk) WAAG 17 th January 2008
Public Involvement Personal services Value of lay perspective Democratic deficit in health History of PPI organisations
The LINk will: Cover Wokingham borough Look at health and social care Made up individual volunteers and groups Be independent of council and NHS Supported by a “host”
What can the LINk do? Visit services Ask public what they think Respond to consultations Monitor services
What can the LINk do? Ask for information and get a reply Refer matters to OSC Make reports and get reply Annual report to Parliament
What might LINk look like?
Development Group PPI Forums Partnership Boards Community-wide organisations Individuals FSO Wokingham Borough Council NHS Trusts
Timetable Patient Forums cease 31 st March 2008 LINKs established from 1 st April 2008 Transitional period 1 st April 2008 to 30 th September 2008
How can you play a part? WAAG on Development Group WAAG on LINk Core Group? Become active LINk members Host to recruit members Dip in and out of LINk activities As per your interests and time commitment