Author Archives: Stephen Hale
The end of pat-on-the-head digital engagement
I wonder if others winced as I did at the “pat-on-the-head” phrase Steph used in his blog about government digital engagement the other day. I winced because it rang true. Too much of what I’ve been responsible for doing over the … Read more → – The end of pat-on-the-head digital engagement
Why and how we publish digital content
Content on the Department of Health website will move to GOV.UK in the morning. If you visit tomorrow, you’ll see some new content, some old content and some content that has been retro-fitted to new formats. It’s been quite a … Read more → – Why and how we publish digital content
A list of unwritten blogs
It’s funny what prompts a blog. It might be a need to share something brilliant, air an opinion or ask a question. Often the a blogs I read seem to be crafted responses to temporary moments of frustration. I’ve got … Read more → – A list of unwritten blogs
The DH digital strategy
We’ve just published our digital strategy. It sets out how the Department of Health will give its staff the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence to embrace digital in an increasingly digital world. It’s been quite a task to produce it and … Read more → – The DH digital strategy
5 open policymaking examples
I’ve been enjoying reading all the posts about open policymaking over on the Demsoc blog. We’ve thought quite a lot about digital engagement at the Department of Health, and how we can use tools and techniques to invite people into … Read more → – 5 open policymaking examples
GOV.UK – no health but still quite exciting
GOV.UK was switched on for real earlier today. It’s some achievement, and the team at the Government Digital Service deserve all the praise they get. It’s a bigger deal for other bits of government than it is for the Department of … Read more → – GOV.UK – no health but still quite exciting
My dad, a denki puzzle, and my hopes for the GOV.UK publishing tool
My dad runs the website for the DH Lawrence Society. It’s a wordpress.com site, so I gave him some instructions that he could refer to when adding new content. They read like this: Go to www.wordpress.com/wp-admin Click on “Add post” … Read more → – My dad, a denki puzzle, and my hopes for the GOV.UK publishing tool
Digital health – guidance and best practice for the health and care system
If you haven’t already, you should take a look at our Digital Health site. It’s not new, or a new idea, but it has been getting a bit of extra love recently. Alice, our head of channel strategy, has posted a … Read more → – Digital health – guidance and best practice for the health and care system
Wondering why we don’t all do more with sound
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 … Read more → – Wondering why we don’t all do more with sound
Inviting comments on a draft bill
I think we’ve done something quite interesting. Yesterday the Department of Health published the care and supprt white paper, and a draft care and support bill. It’s a big deal for the Department, and the country. And it presented an … Read more → – Inviting comments on a draft bill