Under the Health and Social Care Bill which is currently going through parliament, Local Involvement Networks (LINKs) - including Liverpool LINk - will become Local HealthWatch organisations in October 2012. Local Authorities will be under a duty to ensure that there is an effective and efficient local HealthWatch in their area and in Liverpool discussions are currently taking place between LINk, Liverpool City Council, the Primary Care Trust and the current Liverpool LINk host organisation, Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) to make arrangements to ensure a smooth transition. HealthWatch will be an independent consumer champion for the public both locally and nationally, aiming to promote better outcomes in health for all and in social care for adults.