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As the dust settles on yesterday’s election results, Steven Davidson, our Healthcare Account Director, takes a look at the challenges that lie ahead for the new government in delivering its ambitious programme of healthcare reform. The task ahead is huge – will Labour be able to deliver? Read the article here – and if you want to find out more about how the election result may shape your healthcare communications, get in touch with our healthcare team: https://lnkd.in/ezFUUcia

This week (1-7 July) is Alcohol Change UK's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek. The harm caused by alcohol is a major public health issue, affecting individuals’ health, the NHS, the economy and families. Recognising this, in 2020, Llywodraeth implemented a minimum price for selling alcohol to tackle hazardous and harmful drinking. We worked alongside Llywodraeth to run a multi-channel campaign to raise awareness of this new law for both the trade and public. You can read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eh3YgznS

The Labour manifesto’s journey from good content and ambition to deliverable action and measurable impact is not a quick fix, according to our Director of Healthcare, Nick Samuels. Read his review of Labour’s health promises in its manifesto ahead of Thursday’s general election: https://lnkd.in/e2MENKw8

June has been event season at Freshwater - from delivering the latest National Conversations on Curriculum for Wales and attending the NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester to our sister company, Waterfront, running its annual Connecting Projects to the Grid conference. Read more in our monthly highlights. Aled Edwards Charlotte Homa Welsh Government John Underwood Waterfront Conference Company NHS Confederation Nick Samuels Christopher Knights

Today’s National Network Conversation event - Purpose, Pedagogy and Progression - aims to share views and ideas that will inform policy decisions and the way that the Welsh Government supports the education sector. Taking place in Swansea, attendees are learning from fellow practitioners, including Professor Graham Donaldson, who will share his reflections on Curriculum for Wales. Our events team has been working alongside the Welsh Government to deliver this conversation. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eV2gqEq3

Can Labour pull it off? Nick Samuels, our Director of Healthcare, examines what’s needed to deliver on Labour’s welcome, if ambitious, healthcare reform outlined in its manifesto. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/e2MENKw8

In today’s Western Mail, our CEO, Angharad Neagle, reflects on Rishi Sunak's decision to leave the D-Day commemorations early. Will this be Sunak's election defining moment? Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/eNdPrdjr

Our sister company, Waterfront Conference Company, held its annual Connecting Projects to the Grid conference yesterday. The London-based event welcomed delegates and keynote speakers from across the UK to explore the major changes and policy updates affecting the UK electricity system. To find out more about Waterfront and its upcoming events, head to https://lnkd.in/eZTa2t_Q

Our healthcare team have had an insightful few days at #NHSConfedExpo with some really interesting discussions on key topics across the health and care sector. From health inequalities to digital transformation and patient involvement, it’s clear that the next government will have a lot on its agenda. Thanks to NHS Confederation for arranging such an inspiring event – we’ll be back next year.

Our healthcare team is excited to be in Manchester for this year’s #NHSConfedExpo, one of the most significant events in the health and care calendar. With a general election just weeks away, the conference is an opportune moment to hear about the challenges and opportunities facing the health service, and we’re very much looking forward to connecting with colleagues across the sector to learn more.