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Putting the Quality in the Care Quality Commission
Submitted by Andrew Brown on 17/05/2012
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This week’s Written Ministerial Statement by Care Minister, Paul Burstow MP, confirmed that the Department of Health will publish an interim report ahead of parliament's summer recess on its review of the abuse at Winterbourne View... -
MHP wins Consultancy of the Year
Submitted by Gavin Devine on 16/05/2012
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MHP Communications completed a great treble last night at the Communicate Magazine Corporate and Financial Awards: a Silver award for our advice to JD Sports Fashion on their acquisition of Blacks, a Gold award for our work with Uniq, and then, to round off the evening, the overall award as... -
NHS Outcomes Framework Domain 1: saving how many lives?
Submitted by Mike Birtwistle on 16/05/2012
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Whoever becomes Lead for Domain 1 of the NHS Outcomes Framework will find themselves at the heart of political debates about the quality of the NHS as the next election approaches. In the NHS Outcomes Framework, all domains are equal, but some are clearly more equal... -
Lansley’s risk register veto at odds with Coalition transparency drive
Submitted by Alastair Hill on 11/05/2012
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Tony Blair once described himself as an "irresponsible nincompoop" for bringing into force the Freedom of Information Act and has since spoken of his regret for bringing the Act into law. -
Communicating the battle for hearts and minds
Submitted by Gay Collins on 10/05/2012
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The reputation battle continues between the two major events in the UK during 2012. Will the Olympics or the Jubilee achieve the highest score in terms of the management and measurement of the reputation of both momentous British occasions? And will one, neither or both be good for the... -
Internal comms: ring-fencing reputation during the Games
Submitted by Paul Baverstock on 10/05/2012
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This summer, the world’s eyes will be focused on the long-awaited showpiece elements of the Olympics in London. If all goes to plan, those behind the scenes will barely be noticed, credited perhaps once the show rolls out of town after the Paralympics closing ceremony on 9th September. -
Silver linings in a Diamond year
Submitted by Andrew Jaques on 10/05/2012
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With the Diamond Jubilee and a long-awaited Olympic summer nearly upon us, now should be a time for optimism. However, outside the arenas of sporting prowess and royal pageantry, what is this year shaping up to look like? -
The summer in health
Submitted by Mike Birtwistle on 10/05/2012
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It has been a tempestuous time for the NHS. Reform, restructuring and delivering unprecedented levels of savings have sapped the energy of the health service and those leading it. The summer of 2012 represents a turning point, as the reforms shift from legislation to implementation and the efficiency agenda moves...1 comment -
The politics of positive thinking
Submitted by Fiona Holroyde on 10/05/2012
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With a summer of celebration ahead with both the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics a month later, the Government will be hoping that the feel good factor will help give the country a boost and provide some temporary respite from the economic downturn and generally poor poll ratings it currently faces.... -
Achieving consumer cut through in a summer of sport and royalty
Submitted by Rachael Sansom on 10/05/2012
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The fast approaching celebratory summer of British sport and royalty presents a number of challenges for consumer brand PR. If you’re going to be part of the Jubilee, how do you stand out from the countless other brands latching themselves onto the occasion?
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