Bradford LINk
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- What sort of help can the Bradford LINk provide?
- Do I have to do some of the work myself?
- What sort of people is the Bradford LINk looking for?
- Does it matter if my English isn't very good?
- Are there LINks in other parts of the country?
- Why have LINks been set up just now?
- How can Bradford LINk make sure that the people in power listen to the people on the ground?
- Who manages the Bradford LINk?
- Is Bradford LINk just interested in serious medical issues?
Why have LINks been set up just now?
The LINks are a new way of making sure that everyone's voice can be heard. From 2003 until April 2008, each NHS trust had a Patient and Public Involvement Forum doing a similar job. But last year the government abolished the forums and at the same time it said that the people paying for health and social care services - like Bradford Council and the Primary Care Trust - had to do more to listen to what people really wanted.