On 18th March 2008, FT project leads and communications and membership managers in aspirant trusts heard about the communications challenges and initiatives in FTs and how we can learn from other sectors.
Workshops and Presentations
11.05 - 12.15pm Round table session one
1.00 - 2.00pm What do I do about.....
A Q&A session covering the areas that are concerning you so bring your questions along.
2.00 - 3.00pm Round table session two
3.00pm Round up and close
Round table discussions on:
Election comms
Cynthia Fernandez, South Essex Partnership NHS FT
Julie Cooper, Chelsea and Westminster NHS FT
Dealing with the media on FT matters
Liz Heath, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT
Hazel Brand, Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS FT
Pauline Malins. Poole Hospital NHS FT
Gina Hanafin, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
Internal comms - Informing and enthusing staff about FT
Ruth Murphy, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT
Gina Hanafin, Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
Cynthia Fernandez, South Essex Partnership NHS FT
Kate Jeffreys, Barts and the London NHS Trust
Stakeholder engagement - are they interested?
Sally Lingard, Kings College Hospital NHS FT
Kate Jeffreys, Barts and the London NHS Trust
Communicating with governors and members - who does what?
Fiona Alexander, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT
Stakeholder engagement
Amanda Godfrey, South Staffs and Shropshire NHS FT
Communicating the benefits of FT status
Matt Akid, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS FT
What is the role for the comms manager in the application process?
Pauline Malins, Poole Hospital NHS FT
Liz Heath, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT
Hazel Brand, Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS FT
Managing FT comms and the day job