Professional bodies in the health sector are vital to representing members’ interests and shaping the future of healthcare. But with increasing pressures on capacity, evolving media expectations, and a fast-moving political landscape, it can be challenging to stay visible, relevant and inclusive—while also effectively engaging members and stakeholders.
At Arden & GEM, in partnership with Midlands and Lancashire CSU, we provide targeted communications and engagement support that helps professional bodies strengthen relationships, amplify influence, and deliver impact. Whether you need strategic advice or hands-on delivery, our team of NHS communications experts can help you build trust, spark dialogue and demonstrate value to the people who matter most.
Helping you engage, influence and inspire
To thrive in today’s health and care environment, professional bodies must:
- Keep members informed and involved in shaping policy and direction
- Build influence with partners, the media and wider stakeholders
- Deliver compelling campaigns that elevate your voice in public debate
- Support spokespeople to confidently manage interviews and scrutiny
- Meet your responsibilities around equality, inclusion and human rights
- Optimise digital channels to enhance visibility and accessibility
Our bespoke support packages are built around your goals, audience and budget, delivered by a flexible team with deep sector knowledge and a track record of success.
Our communications and engagement services
We offer a comprehensive range of solutions, including:
- Strategic advice and training on media relations
- Membership involvement and engagement activity
- Campaign development and delivery
- Copywriting and design of materials and documents including annual reports
- Creation of new, engaging content through videos, animations, and podcasts
- Website development (hosting, content management, SEO)
- Equality, inclusion and human rights support and training
- Freedom of Information support and training.
Whether you need additional capacity or strategic guidance, we’re here to provide tailored support exactly when—and how—you need it.
Why Arden & GEM?
We are NHS organisations with a shared commitment to public value, offering:
- Proven expertise in healthcare communications and engagement
- Flexible, scalable support from a multidisciplinary team
- In-depth understanding of the professional body landscape
- A strong track record of successful collaboration
- Solutions designed to deliver results, not just outputs
RELEVANT READING
Find out more about our Communications and engagement services for professional bodies in the health sector by accessing the resources below.
Reimagining and rebuilding a new website for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust commissioned the collaborative Communications and Engagement function from Arden & GEM and Midlands and Lancashire CSUs to reimagine and rebuild their website.
Integrating community pharmacy to deliver better patient care across the East of England
Working in partnership with NHS England’s East of England regional team, system partners, community pharmacies and Local Pharmaceutical Committees, Arden & GEM developed a community pharmacy strategy for the region.
Interim communications support for a busy community trust
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust sought support from Arden & GEM’s Communications and Engagement team to help deliver crucial strategic and operational communications activities.
CONTACT US
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