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Sexual Health Services Questionnaire 2010

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:42:11 GMT

We are currently looking at people’s views about Sexual Health Services in Liverpool.

Consultation/discussion workshop on the NHS White Paper for Black and Minority Ethnic communities in the North West

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:23:32 GMT

Wednesday 29th September 2010 10.00 – 14.00pm (including lunch and refreshments) Crawford House Upper Warwick Street Liverpool, L8 8HE

Intermediate Care Launch - Wednesday 29th September

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:36:56 GMT

Liverpool Community Health are hosting an event on Wednesday 29th September which is aimed at patients, carers and health and social care professionals.

The first edition of Skills for Care’s apprenticeship newsletter

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:08:51 GMT

Skills for Care North West are working in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to promote apprenticeships with social care employers in the region.

Liverpool City Council’s in-house adult social care services consultation event

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:40:26 GMT

Liverpool City Council’s in-house adult social care services consultation event on the 8th september at St Georges Hall

Personalisation Events 2010

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:42:38 GMT

Personalisation (Self Directed Payments):
What is it?
How can it affect the lives of Mental Health Service Users?
Need more information?

Then you can come along to one of our neighbourhood meetings to learn more, and have your say

Liverpool LINk Annual Seminar

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:38:19 GMT

14th September 2010, 1.30-4.30pm, LACE conference centre

Women's Resource Centre: Power and Prejudice report

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:40:37 GMT

A copy of the report on the research the JF women's group did with the Women's Resource Centre looking at what helps and what hinders women's views being heard by local public bodies

Increasing democratic legitimacy in health Consultation

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:12:52 GMT

This consultation builds on the proposals in the White Paper to increase local democratic legitimacy in health

Liverpool: A Healthy City? - Have your say and help the LINk

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:26:57 GMT

A group of Liverpool LINk members are currently looking at services for older people and mental health services in Liverpool and how these have been influenced by the fact that Liverpool has been part of the World Health Organisation’s Healthy Cities network since 1986.

'Giving power to local people' - Department of Health Consultation

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:29:11 GMT

The Government is asking for views from the public, health professionals and anyone else with an interest in local health issues, on two public consultations

'Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS' Paper

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:31:00 GMT

The paper on changes to be made to the NHS - and changes to LINks

Non medical prescribing study

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:52:49 GMT

This is a survey about non-medical prescribing Health Professionals - a qualified Nurse, Allied Health worker, or Pharmacist (we do not include Dentists in this survey) specially trained to prescribe medicine, treatment or pills, like a doctor can do, but who is not a medical Doctor

Liverpool LINk wins prestigious national award

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:17:45 GMT

Liverpool LINk was whittled down from 95 entries to win “Team of the Year” at the Good Scrutiny Awards.

Dingle Community Theatre's "Act it Out" Drama Festival, 12th - 21st July

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:23:29 GMT

Local Drama festival aims to get local people healthier!

LINk Neighbourhood Open Events Summer 2010

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:10:09 GMT

The Open Space activities will give you the opportunity to talk about health and social care issues that

TALK TO LIVERPOOL LINk

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:19:43 GMT

So that Liverpool LINk can make the most out of your contact with us, please use this form to have your say on local Health and Social Care.

One million men must get off their sofas to cut early deaths

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:53:58 GMT

News from the Men’s Health Forum

North West Ambulance Service - Celebrate Diversity in the Community

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:51:37 GMT

July 25th 10.30am - 4pm - at Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool

Liverpool LINk Annual Report 2009 - 2010

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:38:55 GMT

Sickle Cell Anaemia Charity Night

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:47:36 GMT

23rd July - Casa Bar Hope Street

Liverpool LINk releases new Toolkit

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:09:23 GMT

Liverpool LINk will provide training on the effective running of a task and finish group for LINk members, other LINks or other 3rd sector organisations

One Day Procurement Awareness Event for African Caribbean businesses

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:12:40 GMT

Monday 28th June, Manchester. 9.30 am start

Carers Week Event - LACE Conference Centre Friday 18th June

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:40:24 GMT

PSS is supporting this year’s Carers Week by organising an event for carers of people with dementia to

Explore the Dementia Journey
at LACE Conference Centre
Croxteth Drive on Friday 18th June 2010 10am to 3pm

Carers Week Event 2010 - St George's Hall 17th June

Thu, 20 May 2010 10:10:49 GMT

The annual event that takes place in Liverpool to raise awareness of carers and issues that affect them. The theme for Carers Week this year (14th to 20th June) is ‘A life of my own’ and the aim is to highlight why supporting carers is crucial, how carers miss out on things we all take for granted and what needs to be changed.

Nowgen - Engaging the Public on Genetics and Healthcare

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:48:53 GMT

Genetics is set to play a major role in the diagnosis, treatment and possibly prevention of disease. Nowgen, part of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, works to engage public and patient audiences in dialogue about genetics and healthcare.

Liverpool LINk Shortlisted For 'Team Of The Year'

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:20:46 GMT

Liverpool LINk has been shortlisted under the Good Scrutiny Awards category: Team of the Year. Now in their 3rd year, the 2010 awards attracted a diverse selection of entries showcasing the outstanding scrutiny being carried out both at a local level and at national strategic level.

Liverpool Introduction to Campaigning Workshop

Fri, 21 May 2010 15:02:08 GMT

Friday, 18th June 2010, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Liverpool Centre for Arts Development, 2a Franceys St off Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L3 5YQ

News from Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital Trust

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:43:22 GMT

Public meeting around the Foundation Trust Consultation - 27th may at 2pm at Holiday in City Centre

Liverpool LINk Open Space Event - May 2010

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:57:47 GMT

Liverpool LINk will be holding an Open Space Event - Thursday 27th May 2010

Liverpool LINk statement regarding the planned rebuild of the Royal Liverpool Hospital

Tue, 18 May 2010 15:25:49 GMT

If local service users want to tell us their views they are welcome to email, write in or talk to us and we can relay their views on to service providers and commissioners as per normal LINk procedure.

Royal Hospital Enter and View report - March 2010

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:35:02 GMT

A copy of the Enter and View by Liverpool LINk members held at the Royal Hospital

Patient Experience & Involvement Event - Liverpool Womens Hopsital

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:05:08 GMT

Monday April 26th 2010. 9.30am - 3pm

In the Blaire Bell Centre, Liverpool Women’s Hospital

Liverpool LINk Response To Liverpool Compact Consultation

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:06:32 GMT

Liverpool LINk has responded to the recent Compact Consultation conducted by Liverpool First. The Compact is an agreement between the Government and the third sector in England.

LINk Training Day - April

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:22:17 GMT

Liverpool LINk is offering free training to all LINk members on Wednesday 28th April 2010, 10 - 16.30 at the LCVS building, 151 Dale Street, Liverpool. L2 2AH

Info for Partners - Draft Liverpool Compact Consultation

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:17:22 GMT

Liverpool First partnership is committed to ensuring that it seeks the views and opinions of all partners before making any policy decisions. They are currently seeking views on the draft Liverpool Compact.

Advocacy Rights Hub

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:53:18 GMT

Looking for advocacy, advice or support?
Call the Advocacy Rights Hub

Consultation on Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:46:07 GMT

The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust is holding a public consultation on its plans to become a Foundation Trust

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:57:54 GMT

We provide mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people. We also campaign for the rights of people with visual impairment, educate the public about eye care and fund eye disease research

If you could register with a GP practice anywhere, what would you do?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:59:52 GMT

The Government thinks people should be able to choose a GP practice that is most convenient for them. We want to hear the views of the public, patient groups and those who work in the NHS. This consultation closes on 28 May.

BRM community event/seminar - 26th March

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:40:11 GMT

FREE Seminar focusing on:

• How BRM communities can become actively involved on your local community and 2010 election

• How the accuracy of Census 2011 can effect BRM Communities

• How BRM communities can influence local decision makers

26th March 2010, 11 am –2pm Crawford House 2, Gwent Street off Upper Warwick Street Liverpool L8 8DN FREE LUNCH at 1:30pm provided

Places are limited! First comes, first served basis rule applies

Consultation for improving information on the labels of alcoholic drinks

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:48:38 GMT

The Government has launched a UK wide consultation to consider how best to improve unit and health information for consumers on alcohol labels - so have your say

Community Health Grants Available!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:10:38 GMT

Grants of up to £2,000 are available through the Community Health Grants Scheme run by Liverpool Primary Care Trust (PCT). The Scheme was established to enable local people to promote health and make a difference within their own communities.

LINk Neighbourhood Events - MARCH

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:22:51 GMT

This is your chance to influence Health & Social care services provided in Liverpool and how they are run.

Come along to one of our LINk Neighbourhood open meetings across the city this March

Bright Ideas Grant scheme (B.I.G)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:38:05 GMT

Through the Bright Ideas Grant scheme (B.I.G) the Department of Health are looking for ideas that help ensure people's experience of care services is a good one and that they feel they are able to retain their personal dignity and self respect. Ideas can be big or small but must be capable of benefiting many in the longer term.

Age Equality in Health and Social Care Consultation Outcome

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:05:13 GMT

Age Equality in Health and Social Care Consultation that was launched by the Department of Health - Report and outcomes announced

FREE Working for Health Equality events

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:58:58 GMT

Women's Health and Equality Consortium invite you to learn and share the practical knowledge and ideas of how we can make the Gender Equality Duty and the currently proposed Equality Bill 2010 draft non-statutory guidance more effective in tackling INEQUALITY.

Join our Information Gathering Groups for 2010

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:47:06 GMT

During 2010 Liverpool LINk will be working on a range of other topics suggested by members and ‘scored’ and prioritised by the LINk Core Group

Get involved in the City Councils Older People's Panel

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:35:58 GMT

Liverpool City Council, in partnership with Liverpool PCT is committed to supporting the older citizens of Liverpool to allow them to be fully engaged in decision making processes

Liverpool patients and families to benefit from new essential standards of care

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:57:57 GMT

From April 2010 new essential standards of quality and safety are being introduced gradually across all health and adult social care services in England. The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the new independent regulator of health and adult social care, will license services if they meet essential standards and constantly monitor them to make sure they are compliant with new legislation about to be passed in parliament.

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Annual Report 2009/10

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:15:53 GMT

The North West Ambulance Service has brought out its Annual report - if you have any feedback or comments, please follow the links and record your issues with them

Liverpool City Council Response to LINk Personalisation Report

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:39:02 GMT

Feedback has been received from Liverpool City Council about the LINk Report on Personalisation

Liverpool PCT Response to the Liverpool LINk Healthy Weight report

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:49:54 GMT

Feedback has been received from Liverpool PCT to the Liverpool LINk - 'Weighing Up Liverpool'

There are individual responses to each of the recommendations made in the report.

Feedback received on Liverpool LINk Alcohol Report 2009

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:13:50 GMT

Head of Integrated Commissioning for Addictions and Offender Health, Tom Knight, has given positive feedback on the Liverpool LINk Alcohol Report completed in 2009.

International Zero Tolerance Against Female Genital Mutilation Day - 6th Feb

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:34:24 GMT

In February 2003, the Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children (IAC) adopted a “Declaration of Zero Tolerance to FGM on the African Continent”. Since that year the 6^th of February has been used to raise awareness.

Mersey Care’s Consultation Response to the Proposal to become a Foundation Trust equivalent

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:34:26 GMT

If you participated in the Consultation for Mersey Care applying to become a Foundation Trust equivalent - the results are now out.

Community Cycle Ride 2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:00:06 GMT

Info on the Community Cycle Ride & Free Cycle Repair - 6th Feb 2010

LINk Core group selects new Chair

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:26:12 GMT

Mike Marsh is selected as new Chair of Liverpool LINk

Information Gathering Group recommendations for 2009

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:34:47 GMT

Liverpool LINk members chose three top priorities in 2009 and formed Information Gathering Groups to report on each topic.

Year of Heath and Wellbeing 2010

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:07:38 GMT

2010 is Liverpool’s Year of Health and Wellbeing. The year will be used to showcase a wide variety of behaviours that can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing. Things you may not associate with your health and the way you feel about yourself but are proven to make a big difference.

There will be plenty of opportunity for you to get involved and such a diverse range of activities that there is truly something for everyone.

Go online at www.2010healthandwellbeing.org.uk to find out more

Annual Report

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:05:41 GMT

Our Annual Report was published in June 2009.

Liverpool LINk – biggest in England!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:03:19 GMT

Liverpool LINk is one of over 150 LINks in England set up under the Local Government.

LINk Neighbourhood Events a success

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:06:23 GMT

Liverpool LINk held a series of events across the city during June...

LINk Annual Seminar

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:04:39 GMT

Liverpool LINk held its Annual Seminar on 14th September

LINk Neighbourhood Champions announced

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:02:39 GMT

LINk Neighbourhood Champions announced – now we need Ward and Communications Champions!

New LINk Core Group elected

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:37:05 GMT

The LINk Core Group is the group of 15 members who make sure that the LINk is working for you.