The Communications Department carries out the following:
- Commercial filming / broadcasting / photography arrangements
- Co-ordination of publicity campaigns, media releases, photo opportunities and media interviews
- Dealing with press and media enquiries
- Ensuring the Trust maintains a professional, corporate image
- Generation of positive news stories
- Liaison with GPs and primary care trusts
- Management of the Trust's website, intranet, Facebook and Twitter
- Policies, procedures and guidelines management
- Production of patient information leaflets, posters and other publicity material
- Production of publications
- Promotion of good relations between the Trust and local communities
- Translation services