Our approach to social media channels
Social media is mainstream media now, so organisations need to understand how they might use it.
Digital spend controls guidance: issue 2
Last year I wrote some basic guidance on navigating the digital spending controls following the introduction of new spend thresholds by the Government Digital Service (GDS).
A checklist for discovery – a basic guide of what to include
...the case. You should be able to explain both for the development phase and for the service after it has launched: -The operating model – the main processes and procedures...
Opportunities to join the DH Digital Engagement Team
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What we’re doing with our e-newsletters
About a year ago, Alice Ainsworth and I gave a presentation at Mail camp 2013 about our plans to update the Department of Health (DH) e-newsletter offering. This blog provides an update on how we’re getting on.
Should this be our problem?
...locating a nearby GP, checking symptoms, answering common health related questions. E-learning for health Meets healthcare professionals' training needs so that they can access sessions at a time that is...
3 jobs in the DH digital team
We've just advertised 3 jobs in the DH digital team. They are: Head of content (grade: 7, closing date: 12 May) update 15 October 2014: THIS VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED Digital communications evaluation manager (grade: Senior Information Officer, closing date: …
Articulating your proposition – or - what is your problem?
...you’re doing. Here is a recent example of a good initial proposition from Health Education England: “Healthcare professionals are increasingly using e-learning and other types of innovative technology to access...
Digital Champions – building capability across the department
...that appropriate access and learning opportunities are provided Capability – confidence, comfort and skills throughout the organisation so that staff can make the most of the opportunities and avoid those...
First impressions from a Product Manager
As it’s now one month since I was welcomed into the Department of Health digital team, this seems a good time to share some thoughts and learnings so far. I...