What is Blackpool LINk?
Blackpool LINk is made up of individuals and community groups who work together to improve local services. The job of Blackpool LINk is to find out what people like and dislike about local services and work with the people who plan and run them to help make them better. This may involve talking directly to health care professionals about a service that is not being offered or suggesting ways that an existing service could be made better. Blackpool LINk also have powers to help with the tasks and to make sure changes happen. Why get involved? There are a number of benefits of becoming involved in the Blackpool LINk, which include: • Getting attention for neglected issues or ideas • Influencing those who make decisions about new or existing services • Helping the community speak with a stronger local voice • Helping services provide better careBe a part of Blackpool LINk It’s up to you how and when you get involved – you can just comment on issues when contacted, or you can get more invo
