The expansion of public services over the last decade, and the increasing requirements regarding evidencing of consultation has meant that consultations are held prior to every major public decision at…
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In the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 9 December), away from all the Christmas merriment, when all was quiet about, something stirred on the internet. This something was the…
In recent weeks there has been a debate about equality and diversity. Many would argue that the case for diversity has been won. Mainstream politicians now apologise for past opposition…
Andy Burnham’s speech to the King’s Fund yesterday made it clear that the money will follow the results of patient experience. Whoever is elected to government next May is unlikely…
As someone who volunteers with a number of different organisations I felt compelled to write something on the subject of volunteering and the positive results it has on the individual…
As we near the anniversary of the once controversial, now revered, postcard artist Donald McGill – The Campaign Company (TCC) send a nod his way with our new promotional postcards!…
No, I’m not about to start recounting a traditional joke I heard in the pub, but this story could easily become one, an illustration of how well-meaning bureaucracy can disempower…
When we first came across Values Modes it chimed with all our learning from our social marketing and community cohesion work. Why are some people so receptive to certain messages…
The High Quality Care Progress Report was issued a few weeks ago (June 2009). The report updates the public on the original report that came out in June 2008 and…
The Government’s announcement of a range of new “rights” for the public to replace targets is welcome. Whilst targets might have been a useful driver in its early years, more…