The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill has come into force, enabling the establishment of local involvement networks.
LINks replace patient forums as the representatives of patient voices in the NHS. They will be set up in 150 local authority areas across the country, supported by£84m of central government funding over the next three years.
For more details, visit www.dh.gov.uk
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