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Bill Burgoine

Bill Burgoine

I retired from the NHS at the end of 2007. I keep my NHS/IT interests up-to-date as the Patient Representative on the NHS Tameside and Glossop Information Management and Technology Strategy Group and I am also chairman of the Patient Participation Group at my own surgery; Haughton Thornley Medical Centre.

Hanif Malik

Hanif Malik

I am involved with T3SC, Age Concern, Tameside Volunteer Centre, Tameside Acute Trust, and RIQ. I set up Tameside Elders Association to enable BME communities to get involved with health and social Care issues. I have been involved with Tameside and Glossop Primary Care Trust (PCT) as a Non-Executive Director. I am passionate about older people’s services and I am keen to bring my expertise to represent their views, especially of deprived and vulnerable people.

Frank Downs

Frank Downs

I have a great interest in seeing that people young and old are given respect and understanding, mainly in TMBC, Hospitals and Care Homes.

Janet Fenton

I was a senior midwife & nurse for Oldham Health Authority 1973-1991 and an ex member of the American Thoracic Society. I became paraplegic following an accident in 1991. Bsc MPhill post 1991 in psychology. Took up swimming and was world triple swimming champion in 2006. I like Scuba diving. I take a great interest in patient health care & adult social care. I am in contact with members of House of Lords re: the major welfare reforms and the disabled of the UK

George Neild


I am now retired, but gained much experience whilst working for the Post Office (including being elected as Union Rep) and for British Rail, among other careers. Socially, I managed Hyde Lads Football Club, was membership secretary of the Labour Club and have been Chairman/President of Hyde Homing Society & Longdendale Homing Society. I have the will and enthusiasm to represent the people of Tameside on the LINk board.

Charles Walker

 
I am Chair of the Carers Action Group (Tameside) and have been involved with the action group since its inception in 1997 when it was then called Tameside Carers Council. The name was changed with a view to be more independent. So far this has proved a success we have been able to apply for grants to make life better for carers which is our mission statement. I have been an active carer for my wife for the past twenty five years. Image coming soon.
 
Dorothy Cartwright

Diabetes Concern Tameside and Glossop - Dorothy Cartwright

Our group support all people with diabetes including Carers, family and friends. We provide information on diabetes including diet, alcohol, lifestyle issues and point people in the right direction. We hold monthly meeting with specialists alongside a social atmosphere. We offer a most service to those hard to reach as well as a telephone line for support. We cover all age groups and have links with other related groups and ethnic organisations. We have support from the hospital diabetes centre and some Community services. I myself organise an annual conference where members obtain the latest national information.

Harry Singleton

 

I was born in one of the poorest parts of East Manchester and through a successful education I was lucky to have a really successful career as an Independent Financial Adviser.
I know how difficult it is to break away from this kind of background and I vowed when I was younger that I would always try to help people who for no fault of their own have had to struggle in their lives.
My interests are football (Man United),cricket, the theatre, musicals and all kinds of music. I read one book every week and I love writing.I have a passion for trying to improve myself as much as I can. I have won lots of competitions and once I won a major National Competition where I predicted 5 things which all came true.
I want to use any skills and traits I have to help as many people as I can in Tameside and I am determined to do this.

Lizw

People First Tameside - Liz Wright

Hi my name is Liz Wright, I am the project manager for People First Tameside, I have been asked by the board members to represent the organisation at the LINk meetings. People First was set up in 1998 and is a user-led organisation speaking up for the rights of adults with learning disabilities in Tameside. People First offer a number of different services to people such as Individual Advocacy, Group Advocacy session, we hold Big Meetings to talk about current issues affecting peoples lives, we run a social drop in club, support a Mens BME advocacy group, deliver creative communication sessions to those people with profound and complex needs as well as offering volunteer placements. People First also sit on the board of the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board, facilitate the Shadow Partnership Board, attend other conferences and meetings around the North-West and work in Partnership with People First groups across the country. It is important that we have a say about how services are developed to ensure that they are the right services, that they are accessible to all and of a good quality.

The LINk Team

 

 

Peter Denton

Peter Denton
LINk Co-ordinator

I’m the project manager for Tameside LINk. It’s my job to support LINk members, Tameside LINk Board and work with the LINk’s partners to achieve the LINk outcomes.

Tahmena Khan

Tahmena Khan
LINk Policy and Research Officer

I produce policy briefings on health and social care issues for the LINk and undertake relevant research like the latest LINk survey to find out what local people think about the health and social care services they receive.

Ruth Madden

Ruth Madden
LINk Community Networker

I am responsible for raising the awareness of LINk and the opportunities to become involved across Tameside. I recruite new members and inform the community of the activities LINk has undertaken.

Julie Beech

Julie Beech
LINk Admin Worker

I do the admin for LINk and keep membership details up to date.

 

Minutes of LINk Board meetings

 

 

If you would like to speak to someone about the LINk or want copies of previous minutes please contact one of the LINk Team, Tel: 0161 339 4985, Email: Tamesidelink

 

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