Written question asked by Laura Moffatt (Labour) on Monday, 27 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 April 2000. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 April 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how information on changes within the NHS is communicated to NHS staff, with particular reference to those working in the blood donor collection service.

Answer: Laura Moffatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how information on changes within the NHS is communicated to NHS staff, with particular reference to those working in the blood donor collection service. [116938] Mr. Denham: The Department uses a wide range of media to communicate with National Health Service staff, including electronic communications via the internet and NHSnet; paper communications such as newsletters, magazines and circulars; and face to face briefings such as conferences, seminars and roadshows. The National Blood Authority uses a similar range of internal media to keep its staff informed about developments both within the blood service and in the wider NHS. This includes intranet technology, written material and face to face briefings.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 347 c503W; 116938
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Computer networks Communication NHS Personnel management Conferences Circulars National Blood Authority
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