Hackney Health Watchdog Elects New Team
Hackney LINk, the borough’s new watchdog for health and social care services, has elected a new team to lead it through the coming year.
The Local Involvement Network (LINk), which represents local residents and service users, was holding its first ever election for the 13 places on its Steering Group.
The results were announced at the Town Hall by Michael Summerville, the borough’s Head of Electoral Services.
Top of the poll was Catherine Love, coordinator of a local forum for disabled people.
Mrs Love established the Disability Backup project, a forum which gives local disabled people a say in the development of services relating to disability. The forum now has 230 members.
She said: “I’m delighted to be able to contribute to the work of Hackney LINk. The LINk provides a great opportunity for disabled people to influence how services are planned and delivered.”.
Esther Norman, LINk Support and Development Manager, welcomed the 53.2% turnout in the elections and said they were an important exercise in democracy for Hackney.
She said: “This shows Hackney LINk making real progress in giving people a voice in their local care services.”.
More information
For further information about Hackney LINk see www.hackneylink.org.uk or contact Esther Norman, tel: 020 7275 2746, email: esther@hackneylink.org.uk.
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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