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YOUR OPPORTUNITY, YOUR VOICE – STOCKPORT LINk
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2008, 07:56:50 PM »
A new social enterprise - Pebble Enterprises have been contracted by Stockport Council to set up an exciting new network service, promoted and funded by the Department of Health, called “LINks”. LINks stands for Local Involvement Networks and are being set up in local authorities across the country to give communities a stronger voice in how their health & social care services are delivered. LINks will be independent networks of local people and groups such as charities, faith groups, tenant organisations, youth councils, BME organisations, business federations, carers, users of services, community leaders, patient representatives, you, me; everyone's views matter. The LINk will find out what people want, investigate issues and use their powers to hold services to account. 
LINks will:
·   Ask citizens what they think about local health and social care services
·   Provide a chance to suggest ideas to help improve services
·   Investigate specific issues of concern to the community
·   Convey peoples’ views to organisations  responsible for commissioning, providing, managing and scrutinising local care services
·   Carry out spot checks, when necessary, to see if services are working well (carried out under safeguards)
We are keen to attract interest and hear your experiences, including individuals and groups who feel that they have not been able to comment in the past.
LINks will be designed in a flexible way providing many opportunities and different ways in which you can participate – (register & send for your Participation Pack today)
Involvement in the LINk will be fully supported by Pebble Staff and training based on individual/group needs will be provided.
If you would like to receive further information about this exciting work then please contact the staff below, who will be pleased to send you a Participation Pack: -
Maria Kildunne or Alan Darnell Telephone number 0161 477 8479
Email: links@pebbleenterprises.co.uk


Mark Whittaker
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