Cppih will soon to be abolished and LINKs appointed. About Local Involvement Networks (LINks): Each local authority with social service responsbilities will be appropriately funded to carry out a new statutory duty to make arrangements providing for the establishment of a LINk in its area. Purpose - LINks will: Provide a flexible way for local people and communities to engage with health and social care organisations. Support and strengthen open and transparent communication between people, commissioners and providers Increase accountability of commissioners and providers. What will LINks do? Gather information about needs for health and social care services, and users and carers experiences etc. Further information Department of Health (July 2006): A Stronger Local Voice