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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Local Involvement Network
(LINk)
WAAG
17th January 2008
Public Involvement
Personal servicesValue of lay perspectiveDemocratic deficit in healthHistory of PPI organisations
The LINk will:
Cover Wokingham boroughLook at health and social careMade up individual volunteers and
groupsBe independent of council and NHSSupported 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 31st March 2008LINKs established from 1st April 2008Transitional period 1st April 2008 to 30th
September 2008
How can you play a part?
WAAG on Development GroupWAAG 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