Getting Involved
Devon Local Involvement Network
Local Involvement Networks (LINks) were established from April 2008 to strengthen and extend the influence that local people have on health and social care services, and enable them to have a strong voice in how these services are planned and run. There is one LINk for every local authority area in England. The LINk Devon is a network of groups and individuals who want to make sure that health and social care services are planned and delivered to meet the needs of the people in Devon. Anyone can become involved with the LINk; health and care service users, voluntary organisations and community groups and individual members of the public. The Local Involvement Network for Devon is supported by East Devon Volunteer Support Agency, an independent 'host organisation' commissioned by Devon County Council.
Have your say
If you feel passionately about local health and social care services or have experiences that you want to share (good or bad) so that services can better meet the needs of the people that use them, then please register your interest (instructions below). By registering your interest you can choose to be kept informed. Even if you are not interested right now, you can join the LINk at any point in the future by making contact when you want. You can then choose to dip in and out of the LINks as it suits you. How much or little you commit of your time and effort to LINks is up to you – no one will pressure you or expect more of you than you are able to give.
Why get involved
There are a number of benefits to becoming involved in a LINk, which include:
- getting attention for neglected issues or ideas
- drawing attention to those areas that work well
- influencing those who make decisions about new or existing services
- helping the community speak with a stronger local voice
- helping services provide better care
How to register your interest
Whether you wish to be directly involved, or just kept up to date with progress, you should register your interest in the Local Involvement Network in Devon (LINk Devon). You can do this:-
Online - register your interest here
By post - print and complete this registration form 
(74KB - pdf help) and post it to the Freepost address on the form.
By Phone: 01404 549045
Need help? Please contact the LINk Devon if you would like someone to complete the form with you
General Enquiries about the Local Involvement Network in Devon email linkdevon@edvsa.org.uk
Further Information about the Local Involvement Network in Devon:
