The Government Communication Service (GCS) is a professional body within the Civil Service. We offer training, official guidance and networking opportunities.

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The Civil Service is in a pre-election period and this will last until the General Election concludes. During this time there will be restrictions on communications activity and the GCS social media accounts will be quieter than usual.
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Today we launch our annual Government Communication Plan. It outlines how communicators across government will support the Prime Minister’s priorities in 2024/25. ➡️communication-plan.gcs.civil… #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GovernmentComms #UKGovComms
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Sign Language Week commemorates the first time British Sign Language (BSL) was recognised as a language by the UK government on 18 March 2003. BSL is used by over 150,000 people. It has its own grammar and is structured in a completely different way from English.
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All government organisations are expected to consider where the use of BSL in their communications will be of most interest and importance to Deaf BSL users. If you are a GCS member, read the guidance on how to plan for and produce BSL content - gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/publ…

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Government information should be as accessible and inclusive as possible and in the Government Communication Service we all have a role in making our communications accessible : gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/guid… #NeurodiversityWeek
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We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
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The award-winning Government Communication Service Apprenticeship programme is now open for applicants! It closes on 8 April 2024. Apply today! lnkd.in/ecjKz6Jn For more info - gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/care… #CommunicationsApprenticeship #PRApprenticeship #Apprenticeships
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GCS Advance Practitioner programme is open for registration! 🚀 Ready to take your comms skills to the next level? Register for Practitioner now - connect.gcs.civilservice.gov… #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GCSAdvance #LearningAndDevelopment
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Wouldn't you love to work in gov comms? Take a look at the #GCS Careers page to find more #GovernmentComms roles - lnkd.in/enMi3wK8 For other roles across government, visit Civil Service Jobs - lnkd.in/eXKuZu8 #GovernmentCommunicationService #CivilServiceCareer
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The new Government Communication Service Evaluation Cycle has launched 🚀 As part of its 2022-2025 Strategy, the Government Communication Service (GCS) is committed to harnessing data and innovation to improve the impact of government communications.
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The GCS Evaluation Cycle encourages continuous learning and improvements, so that we can leverage the latest data and digital innovations to better deliver government communications and objectives. Read more: gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/publ…

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Thank you for joining us for National Apprenticeship Week 2024! You have heard from current & former GCS apprentices talking about their experiences and sharing their insights & top tips too! You can read the brilliant blogs on the GCS website - gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog…
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We’re also very excited to announce that applications will be opening for the 2024 GCS Apprenticeship Programme in March! Watch our social channels and check the GCS website for more information! #GovernmentCommunicationService #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024

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As we round up National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we're sharing our final blog with you from a former GCS apprentice. Read Rufus Duncan's reflections on being an apprentice and what he's up to now, plus he's sharing his insight into what he may have done differently
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And what he'd say to someone who is considering GCS apprenticeship. Read the blog on the GCS website - gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/blog… #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GovernmentComms #UKGovComms #Communications #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024

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It’s day 4 of National Apprenticeship Week 2024! Today we are hearing from Rachel Murray talk about their experience as a GCS apprentice and how they feel the support they've received from their team and colleagues is very unique to GCS and the Civil Service.
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We're back with day 3 of National Apprenticeship Week 2024! Today you will hear from current GCS apprentice Paige Anderson and their line manager Tom Durham talk about how rewarding it is to have an apprentice in your team!
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You can host a GCS apprentice in your organisation for 18-months and contribute to training new communicators! Secure internal approval, and submit the apprenticeship bid form by 23 February - smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DCUKF6/ #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GovernmentComms
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