taking links forward in lincolnshire
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Taking LINKs forward in Lincolnshire. Brenda Cook Centre for Public Scrutiny. A LINk is NOT…. Another method of inspection Managed by the local authority or NHS Based on bureaucracy and meetings Based only on the involvement of individuals Optional. LINks are …. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Taking LINKs forward in Lincolnshire
Brenda CookCentre for Public Scrutiny
A LINk is NOT…
• Another method of inspection
• Managed by the local authority or NHS
• Based on bureaucracy and meetings
• Based only on the involvement of individuals
• Optional
LINks are …
• Networks of local people and organisations
• Focus on health and social care
• Based on local authority boundaries
• Supported by a ‘host’ commissioned by the local authority
• A tool for strengthening the voice of local people and communities in influencing the commissioning of local services.
LINks can involve …
LINk
Carers Network
Neighbourhood renewal network
Youth Council
Patients Transport Groups
Foundation Trust Governors
Tenants Groups
Local business groups
Patient Groups
Older People’s Forum
Faith GroupsSupport Groups for
Specific Service Users
IndividualsIndividuals
Individuals
Minority Ethnic Groups
Local Strategic Partnership
Individuals
anyone
LINks can …
• Give people a chance to comment on local services
• Investigate specific issues of concern to the community
• Give people a chance to check how services are planned and run
• Feed back what people have said and suggest ways to improve services
• Provide information to systems that scrutinise and regulate care services
LINks can …
• Enter certain care premises to see what is happening and, where appropriate, talk to service users
• Ask for information and be provided with it within a specified time
• Make reports and recommendations
• Expect a reply within a specified time
• Refer issues to an Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) and receive a response
Establishing a LINk in Lincolnshire
February 1st April 30 September
Getting Ready for LINks Group
Tendering for host
Informing groups and individuals
Transitional LINk starts
Develop protocols
Start to develop relationships
Encourage involvement
Start to identify priorities
Host must be in place
All governance in place
Continuing to develop involvement methods
Exerting influence Review
Continuous development
April 2009
What needs to happen next?