LINk in More Detail
It asks members of the public what their experiences and opinions of local health and social care services are and then lets the people who plan and run the services know.
It makes recommendations for improving services and can request a response to these recommendations within a given timescale.
It has the power to enter and view places where health and adult care services are provided to see if they are working well.
Individuals can be part of a LINk. Groups and organisations can also join. Everyone’s views matter. A LINk represents everyone in the community. Northumberland LINk will give the opportunity to say what they think is working well and what is not so good in Northumberland’s health and social care services.
- Share your experiences and concerns about health and social care services in Northumberland.
- Attend one of our monthly meetings that take place at a variety of venues across the county.
- Carry out research.
- Get involved in one of our groups that look at specific areas of concern.
- Keep updated with the work of the LINk and any news from health and social care providers.
- Take part in consultations.
- Help to promote the LINk.
- All expenses will be paid including travel and child care.
No. However, since you will be a volunteer, reasonable expenses will be paid and suppport and training will be available.
Go to our Get involved page for more information