For those who want to see Health and Social Services in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead
Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead LINk is a network of local people, organisations and groups that want to see good health and social care services for all. It gives you the chance to say what you think and to suggest ideas to improve services.
As a member of the public, you have a right to be involved in discussions and decisions about your health and social care services. By sharing your experiences and ideas with your Local Involvement Network (LINk), you can influence the way services are run.
LINks are responsible for:Your views are vital to the way LINks operate. Your opinions and ideas will be taken seriously, and will help to bring about positive change in the way local services are run.
Your LINk will listen carefully to your experiences of health and social care services, and to any ideas for improvements you might have. If there's a specific issue relating to local services that your community feels has been neglected, your LINk will look into this. It will then make recommendations to the relevant professionals and seek out a response. Additionally, you can share your thoughts about what you like about particular services.
The LINk is funded by the government, but sets its own agenda. It is supported by Windsor & Maidenhead Voluntary Action.
Any individual or organisation within the Royal Borough can be involved. Involvement is as little or as much as you choose. By joining you will be kept informed and may choose to become involved in projects that interest you.
The LINk aims:
Volunteers are not paid, but are entitled to claim out of pocket expenses.
We are committed to representing the needs of the whole community. We are therefore particularly keen to hear from you, even if you do not usually make your voice heard.
To become a LINk member or report concerns and compliments contact:
Email: wamlinks@hotmail.com
Write: WAM LINk Officer, Wiindsor & Maidenhead Voluntary Action, 67 St. Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3BX
Or use this on line form.
Your local LINk is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of activities and tasks.
Our volunteering opportunities include: giving feedback to the LINk about your health and social care experiences; helping out at a local event; being part of project team who investigate local issues; being part of a visiting team that enters and views local care services.
All volunteer work is entirely flexible to suit your needs, and we appreciate any help that you give. Remember, volunteering is a fantastic way to give something back to your local community and it's great for any CV.
We provide full training and support to all our volunteers and you will receive out of pocket expenses. For the 'Enter & View' work you will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB check.