This annual report takes stock of the achievements of the NHS National IT
Programme during the last two years. It describes the Programme as a massive
undertaking with over two million people, including patients, doctors, and
other NHS professionals, benefiting from the new systems.

Read more on CONNECTING FOR HEALTH…

Eleven local authorities in the north west of England are working together and
with the think-tank Sustainability Northwest for a campaign on climate change in
the region. It is being devised for the ‘Manchester: Knowledge Capital’
partnership by locally-based communications agency, Creative Concern, and will
use a new Defra strategy on how get across the global warming message.

Read more on MANCHESTER COUNCILS TACKLE GLOBAL WARMING…

The conciliation service – Acas – has launched training material specifically
designed to help public sector organisations manage reform and change. As well
as the tailor-made training and workshops it is also publishing guides aimed at
the National Health Service and local authorities.

Read more on ACAS OFFERS HELP WITH MANAGING PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM…