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Newcastle LINk

Newcastle Local Involvement Network (LINk) was established in 2008 as an independent network for Newcastle residents and voluntary and community sector groups. As a "critical friend" to commissioners and service providers, it's a positive way for people to get together and have their views heard about how health and adult social care services are run.

What does the Newcastle LINk do?

• Runs task and finish groups and other activities, where people can come together to look at the issues and give feedback

• Produce reports that care providers and commissioners have to respond to within 20 working days

• Supports volunteers to 'enter and view' services to see how they work

• Refers matters to Newcastle City Council's Overview and Scrutiny Panels, where relevant

How do I join in?

Newcastle LINk is free to join and everyone's views matter.  How much time you give is up to you and there are a number of ways of getting involved:

• The Newcastle LINk Information Network.  You will be on our mailing list and will hear about events and activities you can take part in, and will also receive our quarterly newsletter.  Affiliated local networks and other interested parties can be part of this network.

• Individual voting membership is open to any person living in Newcastle upon Tyne (including students, temporary/homeless residents, migrant workers and asylum seekers).

• Group voting membership is open to any voluntary and community group or not-for-profit body that is active in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Voting membership allows people to be nominated for, and vote others onto, the Newcastle LINk Board. 

If you would like more information and the latest news visit the Newcastle LINk website at www.newcastlelink.org.uk  You can also download a membership form from the website, or contact the LINk Support Team for more information by phone on 0800 756 9528, by email or by writing to 'FREEPOST NEWCASTLE LINK' (no stamp needed).

Newcastle LINk archive

Until March 2009 a Transitional Board oversaw the process of establishing Newcastle LINk.  To view past papers and minutes of the Transitional Board click here.

An Executive Board was then appointed in March 2009. For later minutes and papers as well as information on the Executive Board and when it meets, please visit www.newcastlelink.org.uk

Related LINks

www.newcastlelink.org.uk - the official website for Newcastle LINk

www.caoh.org.uk - Newcastle LINk is jointly hosted by NCVS and Community Action on Health

www.direct.gov.uk - Directgov provides general information on Local Involvement Networks

www.newcastle.gov.uk - Newcastle City Council took care of the transitional arrangements before the host organisations were appointed.  Visit the Social Care and Health section of the council's website for information on Newcastle LINk