AN initiative that offers Newham residents and workers the chance to have their say on local health and social care services was officially launched on Saturday. The launch event for the Newham Local Involvement Network (LINk) was held at West Ham United

AN initiative that offers Newham residents and workers the chance to have their say on local health and social care services was officially launched on Saturday.

The launch event for the Newham Local Involvement Network (LINk) was held at West Ham United's Boleyn Ground in Upton Park.

Newham LINk also has powers to hold those services to account and the right to enter premises where they are provided, such as hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes.

For more details call (020) 7473 9512.

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