Launching Policy Connect’s 2024 General Election Hub!

Over the next six weeks, our policy teams will host events and provide analysis of the campaign’s key policy debates as Britain’s political parties outline their visions for the country: policyconnect.org.uk/news/policy-co…

Thank you to everyone who attended the #AgentsOfChange roundtable to discuss #PerinatalMentalHealth in the workplace; our host Lord Bethell, partners PolicyConnect, Chair Luciana Berger, esteemed panel of lived and learned experts, and guests. More on this in the coming days...

Provost University of Derby, Professor Keith McLay, outlines how the recommendations in #Skills2030 align with University of Derby’s ethos of ensuring all have “the opportunity to develop their skills and talents, regardless of background”. #Skills2030 : policyconnect.org.uk/research/skill….

Policy and Public Affairs Lead IMI, Hayley Pells, featured on the panel at today’s #Skills 2030 launch, explaining the importance of #Skills development in producing a workforce that is resilient and adaptable. Read #Skills 2030 here: policyconnect.org.uk/research/skill….

OUT NOW: Policy Connect and the Skills Commission’s latest report! #Skills 2030 sets out a vision for reforming the #Skills system in England over the next Parliament, with the goal of building a world-class #Skills System by 2030. Read here: policyconnect.org.uk/research/skill….

“Throughout this inquiry, we found overwhelming positivity towards blended learning and its potential to revolutionise teaching and learning” - #DigitallyEnhancedBlendedLearning author Alyson Hwang. Read #DigitallyEnhancedBlendedLearning here: policyconnect.org.uk/research/digit….

Higher Education Commission co-chair, Prof Kath Mitchell CBE, delivered the keynote speech at today's #DigitallyEnhancedBlendedLearning launch, explaining the opportunities that #BlendedLearning provides to increase access to & success for students in HE. Read now: policyconnect.org.uk/research/digit….

#DigitallyEnhancedBlendedLearning inquiry co-chair, Lord Norton of Louth, outlines the importance of students cultivating the digital skills required to succeed in modern industries.
Read the full report here: policyconnect.org.uk/research/digit….

OUT NOW: Policy Connect and the Higher Education Commission’s latest report! #DigitallyEnhancedBlendedLearning examines how HEIs can leverage technology to create a more accessible, engaging & effective HE system. Read here: policyconnect.org.uk/research/digit….

Join the Skills Commission at the launch of ‘Skills 2030: Building A World-Class Skills System’, in Parl. on Wed. 15 May.
The launch will unveil a vision for reform to build a world-class skills system in England. Join reps. from gov, industry, and FE: eventbrite.co.uk/e/report-launc…

Yesterday's indoor air quality reception hosted with All-Party Parliamentary Health Group & chaired by Barry Sheerman MP convened expert stakeholders to identify key priorities for gvt & stakeholders to promote clean air at home & promote preventative health. #CleanAirAtHome #HealthyHomes

📢 Living and Breathing: Healthy Air at Home Parliamentary Reception
📅 22 April, 15:00 - 17:00

We look forward to welcoming our distinguished panel of speakers consisting of experts from #Housing , #Health and #AirQuality , to discuss the improvement of home environments.

We kick off our Disability and Housing Conference 2024 with our keynote speaker, Clive Gilbert, who has taken us through the history of the independent living movement, and how we can improve the lives of disabled people with assistive technology in the home

Bricks & Water vice-chair, Philip Dunne, led a Westminster Hall debate this morning on the #FloodRecoveryFramework .
The discussion considered the increasing risk of #Flooding for vulnerable communities and the challenges of accessing flood recovery funds: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/c5…

Brilliant to meet Andy Street today as he became the first metro mayor to sign the #AccessibleTransportCharter .
Launched in Parl. earlier this year, the Charter commits local and regional leaders to work to eliminate barriers to travel for disabled people: policyconnect.org.uk/news/accessibl….

Join us in Parliament on Tuesday 30 April for the launch of Policy Connect & the Higher Education Commission’s report - ‘Digitally Enhanced Blended Learning: Leveraging the Benefits of Technology in Higher Education’.
Sign-up details are available here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/report-launc….

Yesterday, the Govt eventually responded to the Joint Committee on the draft Mental Health Bill on the draft Mental Health Bill.

The law is not fit for purpose and must be changed.

This week, I spoke at Policy Connect's event to outline Labour's plan to reform the Mental Health Act in our first King’s Speech.

“Investing in social care is an investment in pressure alleviation for the NHS”.
Jasmin Adebisi has co-authored an article with Peter Dowd MP on the need for a long-term Social Care workforce plan as part of Mediaplanet UKIE ‘Supporting the NHS’ campaign: healthawareness.co.uk/supporting-the…

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#ImproveACT Conference
Tue 21st May 2024, Manchester

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Improve:Act MMU Research & Innovation Dr Kim Heyes Alina Haines-Delmont Laney Craig Dr Caroline Leah Jasmin Adebisi Policy Connect Abena Oppong-Asare MP Rethink Mental Illness Lade Smith CBE Steven Gilbert OBE

The APHG hosted Lord Bethell as he interviewed Andrew J Scott, discussing the fundamental changes needed in our health system, the economy and the financial sector, as he highlighted the critical, cultural & political shifts that need to happen as we adapt to a new longevity era