Manchester LINk survey of crisis services

The Manchester LINk is carrying out a survey of people's experiences of using Manchester's crisis services.
There are two versions of the survey, one for staff and one for patients - both of which are attached.

You can also fill out the survey online through 'Surveymonkey' by following the relevant link:

For patients: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XMGZGP8
For staff: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XWMQ8B6

The closing date for the survey is the end of December 2011. If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone at the LINk, please call: 0161 874 2187 or email: Manchesterlink@theBHA.org.uk

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