John Baker, Leicestershire LINk Chair

Leicestershire LINk is pleased to hear the Government has finally listened to our views with regards to the unrealistic timetable set for NHS Reform. The LINk has said from the very beginning that in order for there to be a smooth transition into Local HealthWatch, a realistic timetable would need to be in place. However, we would like to see HealthWatch England set up well in advance of Local HealthWatch in order to provide basic guidance, so that the delay we had in establishing LINks could be avoided.