LINk鈥檚 annual report published 2010-11
Local Involvement Networks (LINk's) annual report shows they are continuing to grow and that their activities can have a real impact on local services
On Wednesday 19 October the Department published the summary of its analysis of the 2010-11 LINks鈥� (Local Involvement Networks).
Health Minister Simon Burns said:
鈥淭his report shows that Local Involvement Networks (LINks) are continuing to grow and that their activities can have a real impact on local services. It is encouraging to see that more local groups are becoming involved to strengthen relationships in the community and engage with hard to reach groups.
鈥淯nder our modernisation plans, patients, service users, and the public will have an even stronger voice and the NHS and local care services will be more accountable for the quality of care they provide. 皇冠体育app role of LINks will be strengthened through the development of Local HealthWatch to champion the views of patients and the public, and drive improvements in the quality of health and social care services.
鈥淲e will continue to work with our partner organisations to help establish Local HealthWatch across the country and help improve people鈥檚 care.鈥�