Cross-party think tank leading on developing policy ideas across health & accessibility; education & skills; industry, tech & innovation; and sustainability.

Joined March 2011
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We were delighted to partner with @BDandCo for a Parliamentarians Breakfast in the House of Lords, co-chaired by Dr Simon Opher MP & @JimBethell parliamentarians discussed how APPGs can help deliver Govt’s #Health policy & #10YearHealthPlan Thank you to all who joined!
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Earlier this week we hosted our 2nd event on the #10YearHealthPlan, chaired by Dr Simon Opher MP, on how the #NHS can deliver safe & effective #DigitalHealth transformation. Grateful to @SadikAlHassanMP, @MRitchieSD & @BaronessWatkins for their insights #AIinHealthcare
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Our new health inquiry on 'Improving Access to Primary Care Services', co-chaired by Dr Simon Opher MP, @SadikAlHassanMP, @JessBrownFuller and @SyedKamall, will look holistically at the challenges facing #PrimaryCare services.
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NEW HEALTH INQUIRY aims to develop a cross-party consensus for policy that improves access to primary care services. ā€˜Improving Access to Primary Care Services’ will be co-chaired by @SyedKamall, @JessBrownFuller, @SadikAlHassanMP & Dr Simon Opher MP: policyconnect.org.uk/news/ne….
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NEW CROSS-PARTY INQUIRY from @Policy_Connect - ā€˜Earning or Learning: A New Agenda for Youth NEET Reduction’. #EarningOrLearning will develop a policy agenda that aims for the UK to have the lowest % of young people who are #NEET in the OECD by 2050: policyconnect.org.uk/news/ne….
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OUT NOW: New #ConnectToSuccess report from @Policy_Connect outlines how the Government can improve employment opportunities for disabled jobseekers by redesigning #SupportedEmployment schemes to incorporate everyday access to #ATech: policyconnect.org.uk/researc….
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Delighted to have supported @AlPinkerton's important parliamentary debate on #CarbonMonoxideSafety advice, with cross-party MPs covering risks at home & abroad. Simply adding info about #COSafety to @FCDOGovUK's travel guidance on the website can save many lives from #COPoisoning
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We are partnering with @theACEcharity to launchĀ vitalĀ research on #Autism & suicide prevention in Parl on Tue 25 Feb. @PDJSwallow MP will chair an event that explores practical solutions to prevent deaths & harm to autistic people. Contact events@policyconnect.org.uk to attend.
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OUT NOW: @Policy_Connect & @theWSBF’s new #BricksAndWater report! Chaired by @AnneCMcIntosh, @LeePitcherMP, @HelenMorganMP, & @Blake_MidBeds, #BricksAndWater explores how Gov. can improve #Flood & #CoastalErosion management for new & existing communities: policyconnect.org.uk/researc….
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Victims of #CarbonMonoxide poisoning gathered in Parl. on Monday to share their lived experiences & discuss how public authorities can raise awareness and standards around #FuelSafety. Thanks to @AlPinkerton for chairing, and all those who came to share their lived experiences.
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Policy Connect's Gaelan Komen has co-authored an article with Baroness @MRitchieSD for @MediaplanetUK's 'Future of Healthcare' campaign, examining how the #NHS can adopt a circular model that prioritises efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability: healthawareness.co.uk/future….
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Yesterday in Parl., Policy Connect partnered with the @CareerDPG to host a roundtable on #CareersGuidance – examining itsĀ role in driving ec. and social change. Lord Jim Knight led an insightful discussion on how Gov. can fund & deliver careers guidance to tackle ec. inactivity.
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Great to partner with @UCISA for a policy symposium in Parl. on the procurement of technology and IT services in #HigherEducation. Lauren Edwards MP and @LordNortonLouth led a discussion with stakeholders from HE on the challenges and opportunities in technology procurement.
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Policy Connect partnered with @MakeUK_ yesterday to host a Winter Manufacturing Reception in Parliament! @Lord_Bilimoria chaired an afternoon that celebrated the UK's #Manufacturing sector with networking & speeches from @antoniabance, @Richard4Watford, and Stephen Phipson CBE.
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Great to be joined by @MaryCreagh_, @cllrtrisosborne, and @DrRozSavageMP in Parliament yesterday for an important discussion on the new Gov’s approach to the #CircularEconomy. Thanks to our range of participating stakeholders from across industry, academia, and the third sector!
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The Accessible Transport Policy Commission held a reception in Parl. yesterday, with Transport Sec., @LouHaigh, delivering the keynote speech. Baroness @Tanni_GT hosted an evening of networking and speeches that focussed on how gov. can act to improve #TransportAccessibility.
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The family of a young man from Camberley who died from carbon monoxide poisoning on holiday in South America are urgently appealing to travellers to take alarms with them to prevent more deaths. itv.com/news/meridian/2024-0…
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When politicians and policymakers enact public policies, they are making explicit or implicit choices about the political values that should shape our society. Peter Wilson @Policy_Connect argues that talk of political values and goals should be more prevalent in discussions of skills policyāž”ļøfaculti.net/beyond-technocra… #skills #apprenticeships #education #policy
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