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Taking LINKs forward in Lincolnshire

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 ….

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Taking LINKs forward in Lincolnshire

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  1. Taking LINKs forward in Lincolnshire Brenda Cook Centre for Public Scrutiny

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. LINks can involve … Neighbourhood renewal network Youth Council Local Strategic Partnership Carers Network Individuals Individuals Foundation Trust Governors Patients Transport Groups LINk Tenants Groups Local business groups Minority Ethnic Groups Older People’s Forum Individuals Patient Groups Faith Groups Support Groups for Specific Service Users Individuals anyone

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Establishing a LINk in Lincolnshire Host must be in place All governance in place Continuing to develop involvement methods Exerting influence 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 Review April 2009 February 1st April 30 September Continuous development

  8. What needs to happen next?

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