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Local Involvement Networks LINks Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead 12/28/2021 1

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks § § 12/28/2021 Better care through a stronger voice LINks have been set up in England from April 2008 to give communities a stronger voice in how their health and social care services are delivered 2

LINks § § 12/28/2021 Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Community Health Councils were abolished in 2002 Patient and Public Involvement Forums set up in 2003, one attached to each NHS Trust, that is PCT, acute services, mental health and ambulance services 3

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks n n n 12/28/2021 Patient Forums helped to improve front line care but the increasing integration of health and social care means that new ways of involving people are needed LINks are building on the work of PPIF but they are covering all publicly funded health and social care services There is one LINk in each local authority area that has a social services responsibility 4

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks – the role n n n 12/28/2021 Support the identification of priorities for both commissioners of health and social care Assist PCTs in the delivery of World Class Commissioning Help to build community cohesion and address inequalities 5

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks – the role n n 12/28/2021 Encourage and support more people getting involved in health and social care issues Actively canvas for views and opinions Provide the community with a mechanism to monitor, review and hold to account health and social services Become more proactive in the commissioning of services 6

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks - who ? n n n 12/28/2021 Each area is deciding how they will work, there are some models from the pilot sites Individuals, social groups and voluntary agencies can and will all be part of the LINk People are either getting involved in all areas or only when there is an issue that they are concerned about 7

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks - how? n n 12/28/2021 The Royal Borough has been given £K 93 (per year) to run the LINk over 3 years. The three Unitary Authorities in East Berkshire have appointed a ‘host’ (Help and Care) who will be responsible for administrative services 8

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks - how? n n n 12/28/2021 The members of the LINk are able to enter and view some types of premises where services are provided Able to ask for information, make recommendations and expect a response Refer matters to the local Overview and Scrutiny Committee 9

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks- Where we are now n n n 12/28/2021 A Steering Group has produced rules of engagement including Terms of Reference, Governance and other essential policies Two Public Meetings have been held, as a result a Reference Group has been created A survey of opinions of significant concerns has been completed and, based on an evaluation, a Work Plan is being developed 10

Local Involvement Network (LINk) for Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINks - Information n n n 12/28/2021 Further information can be found on: www. nhscenterforinvolvement. nhs. uk A simple explanation of LINks is at www. direct. gov. uk/localinvolvemnetnetwork If you are interested , please contact : Jo Courtenay Help and Care (The ‘Host’ organisation) 0300 111 0102 11