link workers.

[dorimossop]

does anybody know what exactly a link worker does? how they would help?
i seem to be getting one but i have no idea of what they do.

ta, dori.

[dorimossop]

ok.
i just asked my dad if his missus has one, he said no, but he thinks they are people that co-ordinate care. medical care, social care etc. when i find out for sure il post and let you know, sounds like they could be a big help actually.

[sarahh]

Hi Dori I have just googled Link worker to see what one is and its to help people who are experiecing difficulties with everyday life and they help them to cope. They work closely with the gp and anyone in the primary care sector. They assess you and see what help you need and ow they can offer you the right kind of support needed. They sound like a very good idea I didn't even know there was such a thing. Good luck with it hun let me know how you get on.

Sarah x

[dorimossop]

thankyou sarah,

i did a google too but couldnt find much. il let you know how it goes.

[Englishgremlin1]

I would be very interrested in more on this one - like others i have never heard of Link Workers.

[sarahh]

Hi Dori no worries anything to help out friends.

Sarah x

[Ruby]

Hey Guys,

I work for a service that provides link workers. The term is quite generic for so many settings it is used in, I always assumed workers were named this as they link/support clients to the world, life etc. Link workers will be there to support you in whatever it is you need help with -shopping, bathing/dressing/toileting etc, cleaning, taking part in social activities stuff like this I guess.

Let us know how you get on Dori, they should agree some objectives/plans with you before they start.

Good luck

Ruby

[dorimossop]

so far iv heard nothing. im starting to think iv been fobbed of again. i dont have the spare energy at the moment to go kick off so il just carry on waiting. pah.