The Race Equality Foundation, in their role as Department of Health Strategic Partners, are jointly developing and conducting a series of action learning sets (ALS) for LINks members across the country.  Organised in partnership with Disability Rights UK, NAVCA and Regional Voices, the ALS aim to share and embed best practice across all LINks in the transition to HealthWatch. The sessions are free to attend, travel expenses will be paid and lunch will be provided.

The sessions focus on

• leadership- developing skills as leaders
• enter and view- how to carry out the visits
• engagement with diverse local communities
• representation- representing the views of local people
• influence- how to influence decision makers.

They are ideal for LINks members seeking to gain more confidence and enhance their skills, as well as those who are new to LINks.  It will help practitioners:

• make a difference to local health and social care services
• improve local patient experiences and outcomes
• give a voice to those who are seldom heard
• hold commissioners and providers to account
• share and embed best practice across all LINks in the run up to local Healthwatch.

As places are limited to 2 per LINk, we ask that bookings are agreed in advance through LINks Chairs. To book your place go to the LINks events booking page (external website).

Any queries about these events should be directed to Ciara McIntyre at Regional Voices (0191 2332000)

Find out more about our work with the Strategic Partners programme.