Diversity and inclusion
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Blindsided mid-career
Government Communication Service (GCS) colleague Helena Hird talks about accessibility considerations for a visually-impaired-audience.
Published: 2020
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Comms Academy 2020: key takeaways
More than 600 communicators across the UK public sector attended the Public Service Communications Academy between 24 and 26 November 2020.
Published: 2020
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Accessible for all: The MOD’s journey
Samantha Merrett explains how the Ministry of Defence made it a primary objective to embed best practice accessibility into all they do.
Published: 2020
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Looking after our mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19
In this blog post, Cheryl King-McDowall reflects on the importance of taking time out to focus on our mental health and wellbeing.
Published: 2020
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Diversity and inclusion in practice: action plan 2020 to 2021
The diversity and inclusion (D&I) action plan is an internal document created by the Professional Standards team and reflects our […]
Published: 2020
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Using flexible working to achieve the perfect work/life balance
When you’re expecting a child, nothing can prepare you for what’s to come. From relentless exhaustion, to the amount of […]
Published: 2020
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Be more mum
To mark Work Life Week, GCS’s Head of Standards, Performance and Innovation Jo Pennington shares her wisdom on balancing work and home life.
Published: 2020
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Take action on accessibility on World Sight Day (and beyond)
This blog piece by Government Digital Service (GDS) marks World Sight Day and touches on how we can improve our communications’ accessibility.
Published: 2020
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What to do with a dyslexic Director of Communications
Suzanne Edmond writes about having dyslexia in light of Dyslexia Week 2020.
Published: 2020
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): GCS Local and local interventions
Helen Clarke discusses the work GCS Local were involved in during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Published: 2020
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