The Links Server system offers many easily proven advantages to the Links:-

* Minimising prints costs to members by providing an all electronic platform to members and controlling print costs centrally by the host at commercial rates rather than at the members location where there is no control

*Minimising call and communication costs between members and host and between members and NHS and council service providers.

*Minimising Host administrative overheads by reducing expenses transaction both in value and in total cost

*Minimising delays in data transfer using web forms and Digiepen technology - this generates ahigh degree of accuracy and trust over information, and agenda.The network builds on a continuing trust basis with objective discussion and practical outcomes at the heart of the system.

*Clear,transparent reporting of contacts and data - enabling clear analysis of resources, skills and options form a single platform.

*Integrated reporting allowing easy review of issues, resources and results of meetings.

*Offsite SSL secure data back of the whole Links database