Got something to say about health and social care services in East Sussex? Get in touch
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East Sussex LINk is a network of local people, organisations and groups that want to make Health & Social Care services better. We publish a bi-monthly newsletter and the latest edition is below
East Sussex LINk provides everyone in the community - from individuals to voluntary groups with the chance to say what you think about local health and social care services and your experiences.
Under the Government's New Legislation LINks will become HealthWatch in October 2012.
Local HealthWatch (LHW) is to become the local consumer voice for people who use and need health and social care services, to be empowered to improve and influence the commissioning decisions made about those services. It is to build on the good work of LINks and strengthen the ways in which commissioners and providers take the views and experiences of patients and the public into account when improving the quality and safety of health and social care services.
This will be achieved by Local HealthWatch carrying forward existing Links functions as well as delivering on new responsibilities to provide advice and information as well as signposting to enable people to navigate their way round the health and social care system.
To read more information about HealthWatch click here
We are in the process of reviewing this website and updating with information as it becomes available about Local HealthWatch. Should you wish to contact East Sussex LINk please email info@thecountylink.net or call 01323 514510
LINk Transition Year 2011/2012
The LINk, Host Team and the East Sussex County Council have agreed a Transition Year Work Programme for April 2011 - March 2012.
East Sussex Disability Association's (ESDA) contract to support the LINk has been extended to cover the transition year work programme. The aim of the work programme is create a LINk legacy to carry forward into Local HealthWatch.
To stay involved and find out how please contact:
Elizabeth Mackie manager@thecountylink.net or telephone 01323 514510
Latest News
CQC issues further warning to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust following latest inspection
New date for HealthWatch click here
HealthWatch Advisory Board bulletin February 2012
Reports Published:
- Leaving Hospital Review - read full report here
- Living with dementia at home - what carers told us - read full report here
To request a hard copy of both these reports please contact the LINk office
LINk Hospital Focus Group - meeting 31st January 2012
New Research Project to start LINk announced view here
Public Health in East Sussex read update
Questions submitted to Adult Social Care after concerns voiced from older people who have had their support needs reassessed - Read response from Adult Social Care
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