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Local Involvement Network (LINk)

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

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Local Involvement Network (LINk)

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  1. Local Involvement Network (LINk) WAAG 17th January 2008

  2. Public Involvement • Personal services • Value of lay perspective • Democratic deficit in health • History of PPI organisations

  3. 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”

  4. What can the LINk do? Ask public what they think Visit services Monitor services Respond to consultations

  5. What can the LINk do? Ask for information and get a reply Make reports and get reply Refer matters to OSC Annual report to Parliament

  6. What might LINk look like?

  7. Development Group Individuals PPI Forums Community-wide organisations Partnership Boards FSO Wokingham Borough Council NHS Trusts

  8. Timetable • Patient Forums cease 31st March 2008 • LINKs established from 1st April 2008 • Transitional period 1st April 2008 to 30th September 2008

  9. 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

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