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An excellent blog here showing the link between culture and performance. The points around how to improve both are at the same time simple and challenging for teams on the treadmill.

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Record €25.8 billion health budget to support the continued delivery and expansion of quality, affordable healthcare services in 2025. The funding represents an overall increase of €2.94 billion on the January 2024 allocation, recognising the challenges of inflation and the increased demand on services due to a growing and ageing population. The 2025 health Budget includes €1.2 billion allocated for existing level of service, €1.5 billion additional funding for 2024 pressures and €335 million in additional new measures. Budget 2025 includes significant increases on 2024 in areas including: Acute Hospitals (up 22% to €9.9 billion) Mental Health (up 10% to a record €1.48 billion) Older Persons Services (up €349 million to €3 billion) Palliative Care (up 13% to €179 million) National Ambulance Service (up 13% to €280 million)

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Plans to update the NHS Constitution are due to be announced today. The Constitution is important as it sets out rights for patients, public and staff. It outlines NHS commitments to patients and staff, and the responsibilities that the public, patients and staff owe to one another to ensure that the NHS operates fairly and effectively. All NHS bodies and private and third sector providers supplying NHS services are required by law to take account of the constitution in their decisions and actions. We are expecting an eight week consultation on the proposals when they are published later today. In the meantime, DHSC has in effect launched the Constitution proposals on the back of a press release sent out under embargo yesterday for this morning. The full detail that will be outlined in the consultation document is due at some point today. While we await the detail, there's been a lot of media coverage of the headline proposals - exactly what the government would have hoped for. This isn't a tactic unique to this government but we're seeing this approach used more frequently ahead of key policy changes. It helps those putting forward the proposals avoid detailed scrutiny until the full detail is provided, and by then the media will have largely moved on. It would be interesting to know what the Government Communications Service and others make of this, but it's a trend we should be challenging as communications professionals. In the meantime, here is NHS Confederation holding response while we await the full details. #NHS #Comms #PR https://lnkd.in/ebcRzhXq

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🚨 Attention Followers in England & Wales: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued draft guidance on using cabotegravir (CAB-LA) to prevent #HIV. ▶ NICE does not recommend introducing CAB-LA for HIV prevention on the NHS. ▶ NICE appears to make this draft recommendation because there isn't enough perfect data. ▶ At a time when new HIV diagnoses are increasing in some populations, this recommendation does not align with efforts to end HIV by 2030. ✅ Go to the link below and add your comments by October 17th. Make your voice heard to expand options for #PrEP.

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I really enjoyed chairing our live podcast on #NHS communications at #NHSConfedExpo today with the wonderful Claire Riley Edna Boampong (FCIM) and Adam Brimelow For the best part of an hour, we discussed some of the biggest challenges facing the NHS communications profession that were outlined in the recent report by NHS Confederation NHS Providers and the Centre for Health Communications Research: https://lnkd.in/eNmXPsGD 1️⃣ How do we create a more diverse communications workforce, especially at the most senior levels when our report found that less than 5% of our most senior communicators are from ethnic minority backgrounds. And when more than 6 in 10 told us they do not have a workforce that is representative of the local communities they serve. 2️⃣ How we become more data and insight driven in our campaigns and other activities, so that we deliver most impact and demonstrate the strategic value of #communucations We heard two brilliant examples from Edna and Claire that made a real difference for their local communities. 3️⃣ How we support the development of communications professionals when we know from our report that almost two thirds of NHS communications directors say they do not have adequate training budgets. All of this and much more when we broadcast the podcast, so look out for it soon... #comms #PR

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https://lnkd.in/eCwtmzXV Health at the Heart of Government, sheds light on both the challenges and opportunities facing Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) across the UK. 📉💡 With health inequalities widening and illness on the rise, the need for bold, collaborative action has never been clearer. The report highlights some exciting long-term opportunities for HSCPs to drive change: 1. Shifting to Prevention-First Spending 💸: Imagine the impact if we could invest in health proactively rather than reactively. How can HSCPs best prioritise prevention for the communities we serve? 2. Building Cross-Government Accountability 🤝: When multiple sectors work together, the impact is multiplied. What examples have you seen where cross-departmental efforts have succeeded in improving health outcomes? 3. Focusing on Outcomes with Clear, Localised Targets 🎯: Flexible, community-specific targets can help us measure what matters most. What targets would make the biggest difference in your area? These ideas are powerful, but we know that real change takes time and shared commitment. If you’re working in health and social care or have ideas on how we can make this vision a reality, I’d love to hear from you. What’s one practical step HSCPs could take today to help build a healthier, more equitable future? Let’s start a conversation about the future we want to build. 💬👇 #HealthEquity #HSCP #PreventativeHealth #PublicHealth #StrongerTogether

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These are really encouraging stats for Scotland’s journey toward zero new HIV transmission by 2030! 📉📈 The significant reduction in new diagnoses, increased use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and early detection efforts are all steps in the right direction. Let’s keep up the momentum to #GetToZero and a Scotland where anyone living with or at risk of HIV can expect to be treated with acceptance, support and respect.

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I wrote about poverty, health & the NHS. Tackling poverty is much broader than health of course & should be a top government and societal priority. But poverty impacts health, & there are some great examples of NHS work to mitigate the worst impacts - https://lnkd.in/dpgvvJP7

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We have teamed up with Ipsos UK to publish new research into health information access across the UK. Knowledge is Power offers new insights on information access, trusted sources, communication with healthcare professionals and the impact of misinformation. The report reveals the demand for the NHS to signpost trusted information and wide support for the verification of health information. Knowledge is Power makes five recommendations on the right to health information. All recommendations are aligned with the three shifts proposed in the NHS 10-year plan. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ex33QtVF  #HealthInformation #KnowledgeIsPower #PatientInformation #HealthContent #Misinformation

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Did you know that less than 5% of the most senior NHS communications professionals are from an ethnic minority background? That was a central finding of a report published by NHS Confederation NHS Providers and the Centre for Health Communications Research (CHCR) in March this year. Improving ethnic and other forms of diversity have long been an ambition for the communications profession, including in the NHS, but progress has been limited. In fact, our report indicates that we may even be going backwards when it comes to ethnic diversity among our most senior NHS communications roles. One of our report’s main recommendations was to establish a taskforce of communications and other leaders to address this problem. NHS Confederation NHS Providers and the CHCR are delighted to be taking forward this taskforce, and even more delighted to announce that the brilliant Edna Boampong (FCIM) will chair it. Edna will be joining the NHS Confederation on a secondment from Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System while she undertakes this work. Her title will be: Programme Director for Diverse and Inclusive Communications. The taskforce’s main responsibility will be to develop practical recommendations that help executive and non-executive teams working in the NHS to improve diversity in the communications workforce. Edna is a multi-award-winning communications, marketing, and change management director with over 20 years of experience designing and leading strategic communication and engagement programmes. She will be supported by a number of communications leaders from inside and outside the NHS, as well as experts in EDI, HR and recruitment roles. We’re pleased to announced the first three taskforce members: Ranjeet Kaile Antony Tiernan and Claire Riley - more members will be announced in the coming weeks. The taskforce expects to publish its recommendations before the end of the year. See more details in our press release below. And can I also recommend this podcast we recorded with Edna, Claire Riley and Adam Brimelow which covers the taskforce and other topics on the future of NHS communications: https://lnkd.in/eAJXNqqP #comms #PR #NHScomms #ethnicdiversity #marketing #socialmedia https://lnkd.in/en2Fvdt7

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As expected of a new Government that long knew it was about to be elected, it has made a very quick start: ✅ No surprises, but Wes Streeting has been appointed as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. He brings significant insight to the role. ✅ Karin Smyth and Stephen Kinnock have been appointed to the two main Minister of State positions. Stephen is new to the brief, but Karin has been working in the shadow health team since last year. She's a former NHS manager in primary care and brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the role. ✅ SoS has already instigated talks with the BDA today, and is due to meet the BMA tomorrow to hopefully pave the way to end strike action among junior doctors. That can't come soon enough. 🔜 And there are lots of rumors about former ministerial heavyweights such as Alan Milburn being brought back into the fold, in particular to help with the task of reducing waiting lists. Of course, this was a key focus of the Labour administration of the 2000s when Milburn was health secretary. 🔊 Perhaps less obvious was the tone the SoS would adopt in his first interviews. I can't remember an incoming SoS being quite so forthright in saying the "NHS is broken" and that from now on "this is the position of the DHSC". The government will want to do an early audit to understand how difficult the challenges ahead will be, but it will soon come under pressure from the public to turn round performance. We have the first monthly #NHS performance stats of the new government on Thursday, so will see the approach the SoS takes then. NHS Confederation spokespeople were out doing a lot of media interviews over the weekend and discussing how the Government's mission-based approach is an opportunity to transform the NHS. We will work constructively with SoS and his team to support them respond to the considerable challenges they have inherited. At the top of the priority list will be: (1) ending the long running industrial disputes, including taking action to head off GPs taking 'collective action' over contract changes; and (2) plugging the funding gap that is opening up across the NHS - estimated to be around £3 billion. This figure could grow if the NHS pay review body recommendations lead to pay rises that are not fully funded, and if strike action continues for months. #GeneralElection2024 #PoliticalUpdate #ElectionNews #UKPolitics #NHScomms #PR https://lnkd.in/ecdw_38d

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The concept of digital transformation within the NHS can be interpreted and understood in a multitude of ways, impacting individuals at various levels. In essence, it aims to empower the public to engage with the NHS through digital platforms while ensuring the protection and controlled access of their personal information to authorized individuals. For more information on how IEG4's platform collaborates with ICBs to securely store and safeguard patient data, please reach out to [email protected]. @digitalhealth #IEG4chc #digitaltransformation #NHS

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It’s time for all leaders and execs in the NHS to remember they are serving the public and realise the key to success is listening to and understanding people. Involving people and communities must be meaningful rather than a tick box exercise. The same goes for engaging with colleagues and partners. Get this right and you’ll build trust and improve your organisation’s reputation - and you’ll have the partnerships and building blocks to tackle health inequalities and start being innovative with health services. It’s time for change.

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Media training with Black Swans? We'll put you through your paces with our intensive but supportive media training workshops. Whether your a blue chip company, a housing association or a local authority. Our workshops are certainly challenging but great fun. And if you haven't got a clue what I'm banging on about, read my blog -the link is below. (Just watch out for the Black Swans.) #crisiscomms #mediatraining #pr https://lnkd.in/eRrp24r9

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