In April 2013, GOV.UK will replace all central government corporate websites, becoming the single place to find information about what the government is doing. For the first time, government information and services will be presented in a way that puts …
As a digital team, the tools available to us for communicating our messages are ever expanding and we sometimes need to take a step back and think about what is the most useful approach, rather than the most innovative. One …
I listen to a lot of podcasts. I can't get enough of them. I listen to essays, podcasts about sport and science, slick radio shows, and podcasts recorded on a kitchen table. My habit started, I think, giggling to myself on …
In this video filmed by the Government Digital Service, Rachel Neaman describes her role as Digital Leader for the Department of Health. Rachel, the Deputy Director for Digital, channel strategy and publishing at DH, explains why within the health and …
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In September 2011 mobiles and tablets accounted for just 1.51% of all visits to the DH website. In September 2012 this has increased to 7.9% - that's 11,820 visits last week via a mobile device compared to 927 a week …
I think we've done something quite interesting. Yesterday the Department of Health published the care and support white paper, and a draft care and support bill. It's a big deal for the Department, and the country. And it presented an …
The design and development work for the infographic produced to help illustrate an overview of the new health and care system cost £3,705. It was commissioned from an external agency via a Government Procurement Service contract.
When we're devising the digital bits of policy engagement plans in DH we talk a lot about "credible voices", "thought leaders" and "influencers". We know that the potential power of the social web is dependant on people talking to each …
This is a blog about how information enters my head before 9am on weekdays. My day is generally internet free until after I've had my toast and coffee. I very rarely slide to unlock while I'm still in the house …