Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

Class 13. Communications with the Press and Media Releases

Class description: Regular communications with the media.

The Trust has a Communication Strategy and Plan which describes how it will achieve its aims of planned and effective communication with staff; service users and carers; the media and the public; the voluntary and community organisations; Members of Parliament; Councillors and Leaders of District and County Councils; religious leaders; business leaders; Patient Forums and Chairs and non- executive directors of other local NHS organisations.

The Trust has a Media Relations Policy. This has been developed to ensure staff, managers and Board members understand the Trust's approach to media relations.

The Trust will publish news releases and statements.

Trust Communication Strategy
Trust Communication Action Plan
Trust Media Relations Policy
News release and Statements

2gether NHS Foundation Trust has a Corporate Communications and Business Manager who provides advice and support to staff about internal and external communication issues; co-ordinates responses to media enquiries and supports other Trust public relation activities.

Deborah Richards
Corporate Communications and Business Manager
2gether NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters
Rikenel
Montpellier
Gloucester
GL1 1LY

Telephone 01452 891094