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An exciting start-up in Cornwall called DiSC has developed the “Living Memories” series, an archive film based memory trigger resource on DVD for use with older people, particularly those with dementia.
It has been 18 months since my friend Lindsay was laid to rest. Lindsay was 28 years old and had been due to marry the following summer. When I think of Lindsay, it makes me think that there really is NO justice in this world – particularly because I believe…
UK government have recently launched an initiative that will see the NHS expanding abroad, with some of Britain's greatest hospitals (Great Ormond Street/Royal Mardens/Moorfields Eye Hospitals to name a few) planning to set up outposts in China, Brazil, the Middle East and even Libya in the hope to generate profits…
Government social entrepreneur and our new Chief UK Healthcare Systems Strategist, Dr Phillip Lee who is the MP for Bracknell, recently submitted a bill to Parliament suggesting that patients receive statements detailing healthcare expenditure incurred by their care under the NHS.
Having taken on the urgent mantle of UK Healthcare Chief Systems Strategist, Parliamentary Social Entrepreneur Dr Phillip Lee who is the MP for Bracknell has successfully engaged his constituents in his plans to create the state-of-the-art ‘Royal Thames Valley Hospital (the ‘RTVH’) which will be the first of its kind…
Tuesday, 07 August 2012 11:43
Addressing the Psychological Impediments to Community Change: A Guide for Government Social Entrepreneurs
Written by Martina Keens-Betts
As discussed in my previous blog, Government Social Entrepreneur, Dr Phillip Lee, MP for Bracknell, is moving swiftly forward with his exciting plans to revolutionise the health service within his constituency which will provide the blueprint on which the rest of the UK’s constituencies can follow suit. With his charismatic,…
Friday, 03 August 2012 16:25
A Government Healthcare Social Entrepreneur and a Case of Successful Community Engagement
Written by Martina Keens-Betts
On 24 July I attended a presentation and Q&A chaired by the Government Healthcare Social Entrepreneur, Dr Phillip Lee, MP in respect of his cutting edge plan for revolutionising the healthcare system in his constituency. The session was attended by around 60 people and I can remember thinking as I…
Many people get things done but don’t make a difference and many people make a difference but don’t get things done. And some have the ability to get things done and make a difference. What differentiates this individual is that he or she is able to think and act strategically…
A group of independent experts has set out a vision for the development of technologies in synthetic biology that could address some of society’s major challenges and lead to significant economic benefit.
Sickness absence can have a big impact on your bottom line: absent employees put extra pressure on the rest of your staff and their ability to deliver great customer service to your valued clients. As sickness absence often increases during large sporting events, it’s important that you have plans in…
London drinks entrepreneur John Heseltine has launched a new version of his leading cherry juice brand Cherrygood to tap into the growing fitness market.
When I first began work as a management consultant, I wanted to avoid NHS projects at all costs. Bureaucracy, inefficiency, unmotivated people, frustration were some of the words that would cloud my judgement when looking at the list of projects available.
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