The NHS Trusts in Hull are now all recruiting members to have a say in how they work, so why should I join the Hull LINk? Can I join them all?
There is nothing to stop you joining both the LINk and the NHS membership schemes (such as Hull PCT). The NHS membership schemes are also designed to give people more of a say in the work of the Trusts. The LINk is different to these membership schemes in a number of ways: • The LINk is an independent body, run by its members and looking at issues its members see as priorities. • Following on from this, the LINk aims to influence the commissioning of future services and so influence spending decisions of the NHS Trusts and the City Council. • The LINk has ‘enter and view’ powers to go into premises where services are delivered and report its findings. • The LINk covers both health and social care services so it looks at services provided by both the NHS and the City Council • The LINk has legal powers and the City Council and NHS Trusts bodies have a duty to work with, talk to, and respond to issues raised by the LINk. • The LINk will work closely with the City Council Health and Well-
