If we agree that engaged and committed staff are willing and able to: assimilate to any working methods and environment work under pressure to tight deadlines take responsibility work autonomously whilst also being strong team players trust them to always seek to work to the highest standard and strive for optimum results in task undertaken, then we […]
Steve Gladwin
“And the HSJ winner is…East London NHS Foundation Trust!”
As the compere’s words rang out across the glittering auditorium that night, I looked around at my colleague’s faces – stunned shock turning to pure delight. We all let out a cheer in unison. The cameras flashes; applause rings out. Associate Director of Legal Affairs Jane Quinn holds the HSJ trophy aloft on stage. She […]
Welcome to the ‘wonderful’ world of Event management
It’s always hard returning to work after a bank holiday weekend. That extra day is such a gift and you just want the weekend to continue. So when I turned on my work phone on the Tuesday morning (30th May), I wasn’t quite prepared for the emails I received over the weekend from Health Education […]
OTLPR helps Trust win place in HSJ Award Finals
On The Level PR help to secure the shortlisting of two services at ELFT for the prestigious and highly competitive Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards 2019 taking place in Manchester in May. The ADHD Pathway Team in City & Hackney CAMHS have got through because of their success in Improving Access and Flow in Community Services. […]
April Fool’s Day in Serious Organisations
When April Fool’s Day comes round, do you scan everything you read and view looking for the fake news or the obvious wind-up? Do you enjoy the frivolity that the day brings or do you think – grow up, it’s not funny and it’s not clever! I am in the former camp. I enjoy fun at […]
A picture tells a thousand words
One of the most important tools for promoting great news for an organisation is also usually the most neglected. The text is the bricks and mortar of any positive messaging but it is the imagery which adds the gloss, personality and impact. Most of the planning for external messaging is focused on the content of […]