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Useful Links

On this page, you will find links to useful documents related to Local Involvement Networks

  • Guide No. 1 – Summary: Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007
  • Guide No. 2 – What LINks mean for: Health and Social Care Commissioners and Managers
  • Guide No. 3 – What LINks mean for: Local Authorities
  • Guide No. 4 – What LINks mean for: People and Communities
  • Guide No. 5 – Procuring a Host to support LINks
  • Guide No. 6 – Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE)
  • Guide No. 7 – Transitional arrangements for LINks
  • Guide No. 8 – Making people aware of LINks

    Briefing for Independant Providers - This leaflet gives information about local involvement networks, which aim to find out what citizens want from local healthcare services and monitor and review the care they provide.

    LINks and the NHS Complaints Process - This letter outlines the implications of the introduction of local involvement networks and the reform of the NHS complaints process.

    LGA LINks Newsletters.

    Department of Health Information on LINks

    Information on the Department of Health's 'A Stronger Local Voice' consultation.

  • LINks Exchange - Welcome to this dedicated community for those involved in developing Local Involvement Networks (LINks). This website enables you to access and share information, guidance and best practice.