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Have your say - Your Choice of GP Practice
National Public NHS Consultation. Have your say - Your Choice of GP Practice
South Western Ambulance Service promotes the Somerset LINk
South Western Ambulance Service - Read their press release here.
Care Quality Commission 2009 Outpatients' Survey
Care Quality Commission 2009 Outpatients' Survey published online.
Somerset LINk Press Releases
Read the latest Somerset LINk Press Releases here.
Somerset Patient Participation Groups Newsletter
To read the latest Somerset Patient Participation Groups Newsletter - continue
Do you employ your own care support staff?
Help available from Compass Disability Services if you employ your own care support staff.
Key Messages in the latest Care Quality Commission's guidance
Issue 2 of the Care Quality Commission's guidance for local groups of people who use health and social care services
Equality & Diversity Awareness Training
Raising Awareness and Changing Perspectives Training 29 April 2010,9:30am - 4:30pm. Cost: £90
Somerset - The National Autistic Society's 'Fit for the Future' National Consultation
View the full results of the 2009 National Consultation, to which Somerset families and professionals, contributed.
Somerset Carers Consultation - We want your views
NHS Somerset and Somerset County Council have arranged a number of events to gather the views of Carers.
Have your say on 'Single Equality Strategy and Action Plan'
Have your say on the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s new ‘Single Equality Strategy and Action Plan'.
Patients & families to benefit from new essential standards of care
Torbay & Somerset patients & families to benefit from new essential standards of care
Needs of deaf-blind people not being met ...
BBC Somerset investigation reveals a shortfall in care for deaf-blind people in Somerset.
Somerset Newsletters
Read the lastest Somerset Newsletter here.
NHS Consultation on Car Parking Charges
NHS Car Parking Charges - should they be scrapped?
Somerset - How long have Social Services kept you waiting?
The Somerset LINks are interested to hear about waiting times for social care services.
Call for health and care professionals to engage with the LINk
The Department of Health is calling for increased public involvement to help improve health and social care.
Somerset Stewardship Group Meeting Minutes
Read minutes from the Somerset LINk Stewardship Group meetings and updates.
Somerset - time is running out!
You have until the 5th February to take part in the consultation on the NHS Constitution.
Somerset Services - What you said
Read about Somerset residents views on local social and health care services.
Somerset LINk - Easy to find us online now!
Use a few easy-to-remember keywords to find us online...
Somerset LINk Enter & View Training
A provisional date for Enter & View Training has been set for Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010
Somerset LINK One Day Conference Update
Find out what happened at the one day event held at Lyngford House Conference Centre on 26 November 09
Oxfordshire LINk Launch Facebook Group
A new and innovative way to reach out and engage local people
HEARSAY!
Social & Community Services self-assessment event
Are you happy with your Pharmacy services?
Answer a short questionnaire from NHS Dorset
GP Out of Hours Survey - Take part now
Have your say on local services - closing date 15th March 2010
GP Out of Hours Survey - Take part now
Have your say on local services - closing date 15th March 2010
Take part in the LINk Project Groups
Get involved and help with a project group
Somerset LINk Road Show Event
Read more about the Somerset LINk Roadshow Event
Stewardship Group Meetings
Oxfordshire LINk SG Meeting Updates and Meeting Minutes
Neurology Event in April
Are you living with a neurological condition, or care for someone who is?
Neurology Event in April
Are you living with a neurological condition, or care for someone who is?
Transport Plans - Have Your Say
Your views wanted on current transport issues
Transport Plans - Have Your Say
Your views wanted on current transport issues
Care@Work Project
Balancing working and caring
GP Out of Hours Survey - Take part now
Have your say on local services - closing date 15th March 2010
Open Public Forum facilitated by Bournemouth LINk
Bournemouth Borough Council want to hear your views about social care for older people and their carers
Consultation on the proposals to implement generic substitution in primary care
The introduction of generic substitution in primary care in the NHS in England
Help your neighbours in Oxfordshire
Supporting vulnerable neighbours during the cold weather
National LINks campaign kicks off
A new national campaign about LINks is happening now around England
Somerset LINks Annual Report
Read the somerset LINk Annual Report 08/09
Minutes of the Stewardship Group meetings
Read the minutes from the meetings
Neurology Event in April
Are you living with a neurological condidition or care for someone who is?
Transport Plans - Have Your Say
Your views wanted on current transport issues
Feedback from LINks Event
Read about the event that took place on 10th December at the Lighthouse, Poole
Singing for the Brain
Alzheimer's Society sessions in Dorset until March
New Director of Dementia Appointed
Professor Alistair Burns will lead on Dementia in England.
Have your say on how the health regulators are reviewed
The Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence is asking how their annual review of health professional regulators can be improved
Dorset LINk makes £10,000 available to local groups
With the 'Have a Say Fund'
Latest Oxfordshire LINk Newsletter
Read Oxfordshire LINk Newsletters
Your Health Matters
Daily Echo health guide sponsored by LINks
Feedback from LINks Event
Read about the event that took place on 10th December at the Lighthouse, Poole
LINks to NHS Choices
The NHS website has information about the Local Involvement Networks
Activity classes for older people in Bournemouth
Held at the Littledown Centre
LINk Information Pack
Oxfordshire Link newly developed publicity materials
Decision on the future of the Westminster Memorial Hospital
Press Release from NHS Dorset
6 Months of Success
For Boscombe and Springbourne Health Centre
Personalisation Video
Find out more about Personalisation and Direct Payments, and what it means to some people.
Oxfordshire LINk Annual Report
The first Oxfordshire LINk Annual Report covering the period 01/04/08 - 31/03/09
Your Health Matters
Daily Echo health guide sponsored by LINks
Quitting smoking may increase the risk of diabetes
Read the NHS response to the findings of a new study
Minutes of the Stewardship Group Meetings
Read the minutes from the meetings
Health and care professionals to engage with LINks
Department of Health calling on professionals to use LINks for public involvement
LINks volunteers help fight Infection Control
By working with NHS Bournemouth and Poole
New Safe Sex Campaign
Government urging young people to be more open about contraception
Have your say - Your Choice of GP Practice
National Public NHS Consultation. Have your say - Your Choice of GP Practice.
The Big Care Debate
A nationwide discussion on the reform of adult care and support
Reminiscence Collection for Dorset libraries
A collection of books for carers or others working with people suffering from dementia or mental health problems
Isle of Wight News Round
News Round - Read all the top health and social care news stories from around the world, nationally and local news on the Isle of Wight.
New system could save lives
From NHS Bournemouth and Poole
NHS Dorset Public Listening Events
NHS Dorset are holding four public listening events from now until March 2010
Start of Swine Flu jabs
Vaccination programme to start on 21st Oct
LINks volunteers help fight Infection Control
By working with NHS Bournemouth and Poole
Dignity in Care - We want your comments
Take some time out to talk to family and friends about the care they receive....we want to hear from you.
Dementia Drop-in Discussion at Riverside 11th March
Informal drop-in discussion meeting following the publication of the Dementia Strategy Feb 2009.
Isle of Wight LINk Stewardship Group Pre-election statements
Please read the SG Nominees pre-election statements for the forthcoming elections.
New look for LINk Newsletter
There have been big changes in Torbay - We are re-branding and re-designing our local publicity. Download your copy of the newsletter.
GPs not promoting Chlamydia tests
GPs worried patients will be embarrassed, says snapshot survey
Poole Together for Stroke
Do you provide support to stroke survivors?
'First Point' centre launched in Bournemouth
Launched this summer to cater for wider community needs
Older Persons Partnership Board
If you are aged 50+ we want to hear from you - have your say in Torbay. Join the Older peoples Partnership Board.
Dorset LINk - a year in the making
Read the Dorset LINk Annual Report 2008/09
Swine Flu: do you know what to do?
Read the advice from the NHS
Report on handling complaints by the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence
Report by Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence on how health professional regulators handle complaints about professionals.
WightMindAwards 2010 announcement!
The WightMindAwards 2010 are an opportunity to highlight excellence and innovation, share good practice and celebrate outstanding achievements relating to mental health on the Isle of Wight.
Lack of First Aiders
Says a survey by the British Red Cross
Volunteer with Dorset LINk
Your LINk needs you!
Volunteer with Poole LINk
Your LINk needs you!
Help with Caring - Issue 2
A newsletter for Carers in Dorset
Minutes of the Stewardship Group Meetings
Read the minutes from the meetings
Consultation on new Legal Rights for NHS Patients
Legal rights proposed for waiting times and NHS Health Checks for patients
New system could save lives
From NHS Bournemouth and Poole
Domestic Abuse - Strategic Review for Isle of Wight
To read the October 2009 Domestic Abuse Strategic Review please read on...
You told us!
Results from the last online opinion polls
Experiences of primary care
Deaf and disabled people answer a recent survey
Poole LINk Annual Report
Read the first Annual Report from the Poole LINk for 2008/2009
Spot the signs of a Stroke
Learn the F.A.S.T technique
Latest Isle of Wight Newsletter
Read the latest Isle of Wight Newsletter
Make it Happen with your LINk - National Guidelines and Local House Rules
Find out more about LINks - National Guidelines and Local Rules and Regulations
Latest Isle of Wight LINk E-Bulletins
If you missed the latest Isle of Wight LINk E-Bulletin, then please read it here.
Torbay Stewardship Group Meetings
Minutes from the Torbay Stewardship Group Meetings; June, July, September,October and November - No meeting in August.
Isle of Wight - NHS Car Parking Charges Consultation
Should NHS car parking charges be scrapped?
Opinion Poll Results
Here is what you said in the last LINks website opinion polls
Volunteer with Bournemouth LINk
Your LINk needs you!
Have your 'Fair Say'
Poole residents invited to improve council services on Weds 22nd July
Getting Started with Governance
The stewardship group are currently looking a number of governace issues that will underpin the work of the LInk.
LINks Network Meeting
Would you like to attend the South West meeting on 25th June?
Here's what you told us in the last online opinion polls
Read the results
Confidence, knowledge, respect and support
Find out about the first meeting of the Somerset stewardship group and read their responses to some key questions.
Isle of Wight Give the Gift of Time - Dignity Action Day - 25 Feb 2010
Isle of Wight - Give the gift of time....
Isle of Wight - Upcoming Elections to the Stewardship Group
You are invited to nominate yourself to become a Stewardship Group member of the Isle of Wight LINk.
Bournemouth LINk Annual Report
Read the Bournemouth LINk's first Annual Report 2008/2009
Isle of Wight Consultations Page
This page contains current Consultations including: the Isle of Wight LINk Consultation, Isle of Wight Carers Strategy, The Age Equality Consultation and the Wight Access Changing Places Petition.
New Annual Results for NHS Performance
NHS Improvements shown in the Healthcare Commission's ratings
New Memory Cafe for Westbourne
New plans to help people with dementia
Isle of Wight LINk Stewardship Group Meetings
Stewardship Group Meetings Isle of Wight LINk (Local Involvement Network) Meeting Updates and Meeting Minutes
Brand New Health Centre
The Boscombe and Springbourne Health Centre will be open 365 days a year - from 1st July 2009
Working Policies for the Bournemouth LINk
Finance and Conflict documents
Free Self Management Workshops during June, Sep and Oct
If you have, or look after someone with, a long term health condition or disability.
Good or Bad? You Tell Us
Feed into the Annual Health Check
New GP Support Guide to Carers
A new guide available to help support and understand carers
Support Dignity in Care - and make a change.
Pledge your time to the Dignity in Care Campaign.
Spring 2009 Newsletter
Read the latest LINks newsletter for Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset
Isle of Wight LINk Documents
This page contains links to documents such as the first Isle of Wight LINk Annual Report covering the period 01 April 08 - 31 March 09 plus information that guides the work of LINk.
Chair of NHS Dorset to Retire
Plans to leave post end of March 2009
Top 3 issues for Poole
What Poole LINk has found out so far
Learning needs feedback
People identify what they need to get the most out of LINks
Have Your Say Today
Click here to take part in current consultations and help make a change.
Have Your Say
Working policies for Poole LINk.
The Triumph of Carers Rights Day
The event in Dorset was attended by Dr Phillipa Russell, Chair of the Standing Commission on Carers.
LINk Project Work
Read the latest updates on on West Sussex LINk's project work here.
Dorset Primary Care Trust renamed 'NHS Dorset'
The Dorset Primary Care Trust has been renamed NHS Dorset
LINk's Documents
Click on this page to view key LINk's documents.
Stewardship Group
Members, Meetings and Minutes. NEXT MEETING: 24th March
New Memory Cafe for Westbourne
New plans to help people with dementia
Governance Guidelines - Isle of Wight LINk
The Small Print - You can influence how the Isle of Wight LINks Stewardship Group works...
Carers Rights Day 2008
Show your support for Carers Rights Day on 5th December
'Learn the FAST check for stroke and save lives'
Read advice from Bournemouth and Poole PCT about the new national campaign
Change is needed - have your say before 28th November
Have your say about the future of care and support in England before 28th November
Learning needs feedback
People identify what they need to get the most out of LINks
Latest LINk News
Look here to read the latest LINk Publication and other news.
The West Berkshire Steering Group Members
This page focuses on the Steering Group, their meetings and their work.
Bracknell Forest LINk News
Latest Bracknell Forest LINk News
GP Appointment Survey
A chance to have your say about the service you receive from your GP Surgery.
Slough Local News
This page contains local Health and Social Care news and information
West Berkshire Latest local News
Latest Local Health and Social Care News
Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINk News
Latest Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINk News
Local News
Click here for local health and social care news and information.
The Bracknell Forest Steering Group Members
This page focuses on the Steering Group, their meetings and their work.
The Wokingham Steering Group Members
This page focuses on the Steering Group, their meetings and their work.
Poole NightDoctor
New out-of-hours GP service for Poole
Your LINks Host Organisation
About Help and Care
Westminster Memorial Hospital - Update
Update and new public meetings
Good or Bad? You Tell Us
Feed into the Annual Health Check
Wokingham LINk Documents
Click on this page to view Wokingham LINk documents
Bracknell Forest Local News
This page contains local Health and Social Care news and information
Media Releases
This page is updated regularly with media releases issued by the West Sussex LINk.
Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Steering Group
This page focuses on the Steering Group, their meetings and their work.
West Berkshire LINk News
Latest West Berkhsire LINk news
Slough LINk News
Latest Slough LINk news
The Slough Steering Group Members
This page focuses on the Steering Group, their meetings and their work
Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Local News
This page contains local Health and Social Care news and information
Bracknell Forest LINk Documents
Click on this page to view Bracknell Forest LINk documents
Wokingham Local News
This page contains local Health and Social Care news and information
'Learn the FAST check for stroke and save lives'
Read advice from Bournemouth and Poole PCT about the new national campaign
New Telephone Number
You can now phone your LINk on a new 0300 number - guaranteeing no hidden charges
New Telephone Number
You can now phone your LINk on a new 0300 number - guaranteeing no hidden charges
New telephone number
You can now phone your LINk on a new 0300 number - guaranteeing no hidden charges
Oxfordshire LINk
The story so far
Website enters final phase of testing
Beta testing begins
Your LINks Host Organisation
About Help and Care
Your LINKs Host Organisation
About Help and Care
Wokingham LINk News
Latest Wokingham LINk News
National News
Latest National Health and Social Care News
Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINk documents
Click on this page to view Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINk documents
West Berkshire LINk Documents
Click on this page to view West Berkshire LINk documents
National News
This page contains national Health and Social Care News and Information
Slough LINk Documents
Click on this page to view Slough LINk documents
National News
Latest National Health and Social Care News
National News
This page contains national Health and Social Care News and Information
LINks Information Events ...the story so far
The LINks Information Events have received an encouraging response by people who came to learn about the new initiative
Information Events
Join us for an Event and find out more about LINks
New telephone number
You can now phone your LINk on a new 0300 number - guaranteeing no hidden charges

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