Why a LINks Stakeholder day?

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Why a LINks Stakeholder day?

• John Rutherford
• Director of Adult Services Bolton Council

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Content

• Aims of the day
• Current progress
• How we want LINKs to work in Bolton?

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AIMS OF THE EVENT

• Share information on the establishment and
  implications of LINks developments
• Share information on current public consultation
  and involvement initiatives in health and social
  care in Bolton
• Share information on current structures
  influencing public consultation in Bolton
• Begin to identify key elements of a model for the
  development of the Bolton LINk

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Current progress in Bolton

• Engagement with interested groups
• Set up Transitional Group November 2007
• Assistance from an external independent
  consultant
• Advertised for Host Organisation first closing
  date 25th February - interviews April/May
• 1st Stakeholder day
• Planning transitional arrangements Feb/March 08

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The Bolton Way

• Build on current PPI and social care involvement
• Aim for strong local presence
• Integrate with other community and involvement
  activities
• Try to maintain excellent volunteer base