Ray Waters LINk Vice Chair gives an update on your local LINk
Welcome, we hope that by reading this you will be pleased to discover that you can make a difference to local health and social care services, that you will learn that the LINk works hard behind the scenes to make a real difference and that if you like what you see, you will decide to back us by signing up as a LINk member. You can get involved in a way that suites you! The LINk is entirely voluntary.
Your LINk is here to enable all members of the public to influence the quality of local health and social care services. A determined recruitment drive has been initiated. One of the few problems we have encountered in recruiting new members is in part due to the fragmented area of North East Lincolnshire, and to the fact that the general public shy away when it comes to travel from outlying area’s. Various events have been attended where we have actively addressed membership. Our Young People’s ‘SPEAK OUT’ DVD was used as part of the National FORSTERS Campaign.
During the past year we have successfully completed investigations and issued reports on Hospital Discharge, Dentistry, and Transport. All of these have been done to an extremely high standard and the Leads in these should be highly commended. It doesn’t stop here however we are constantly discussing other activities which may require our attention. I am also pleased to report that we have completed a DVD with the participation of the young people aged 13-24 years, who have been encouraged to have an interest in the way Health and Social care is managed locally.
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes which may not always be noticed in the every day working of the LINK, for instance we have formed a very successful relationship with North Lincolnshire (Who Cares) LINK and we hold regular meetings to discuss various matters. We hold regular meetings with the Care Trust Plus and have an input into the foundation trust. I am sure with the members we have and the enthusiasm from both the members and host support staff we will go on to even better things.
