In 2008, patients forums are expected to be abolished and replaced by Local Involvement Networks which will have similar powers but a much wider remit including social care as well as health.
2008年，病人论坛预计会废止，代以地方参与网络。 地方参与网络将有类似的权力，但职权范围要广得多，包括了社会关爱和保健。