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Scott Dodsworth joins GK Strategy as Director

GK is delighted to have appointed Scott Dodsworth as a Director. He joins the senior management team and senior advisers, to strengthen the Agency’s integrated strategic communications and specialist political due diligence team.

Scott will work alongside other senior advisors such as former ministers David Laws, Phil Hope and Alistair Burt to support clients, as well as contributing to the Agency’s new business and growth efforts. The hire follows significant new client wins across the Agency’s health and education portfolios, and wider public affairs services.

Scott brings over 15 years’ experience of agency and in-house public affairs and government relations having worked in senior roles at defence firm BAE Systems plc and global communications agency, Hill + Knowlton Strategies.

Company Founder and CEO, Robin Grainger, said:

“We are pleased to welcome Scott to GK as the Agency grows and strengthens its work in political advisory and strategic communications. Scott brings great experience and respected counsel and will complement our wide-ranging capabilities.

 “Our award-winning approach combines the rigour and discipline of our political risk and due diligence practice, with media and strategic communications expertise. Scott is a great addition to our senior team.”

Scott Dodsworth, Director, said:

 “I am excited to join GK, a firm with great energy and strong respected reputation in strategic advisory and political analysis. I look forward to working with a range of clients across sectors on their relationships and reputation with government and society.”

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What does the Government’s Healthcare Blueprint really mean for the NHS, independent providers and the care sector?

GK’s Strategic Advisors and former health ministers Alistair Burt and Phil Hope share their thoughts on the Department for Health & Social Care’s recent proposals for healthcare reform and integration and they explore what this means for investors and providers.

GK are experts in health and social care policy, working across the system with care providers and med tech and life sciences companies. We support investors to evaluate political, policy and regulatory risk in the investment process, and support independent providers and charities to engage and shape the political and policy landscape.

Download their analysis here: Healthcare Blueprint

For more information or to set up a meeting to discuss the health and care landscape further please contact robin@gkstrategy.com

 

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Education & Skills Insights – 2021

GK’s education experts, including former education Minister, David Laws share their thoughts on key education and skills issues:

  • A new university admissions system?
  • What will come from the new Green Jobs Taskforce?
  • The National Tutoring Programme, funding, and media scrutiny
  • Children’s social care is still ripe for investment: Here’s why
  • Will COVID-19 change anything for early years?
    In difficult times, research impact can be a beacon for the Higher Education sector

Download your copy of Issue 3_Education & Skills insights 2021

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2020 Lessons for Private Equity in 2021

What lessons and insights does this astonishing year offer private equity and portfolio companies as they look to 2021?

Robin Grainger, GK’s CEO and Founder shares his thoughts on the ten main themes investors and companies should consider when they assess risks and opportunities and new investments in 2021.

Download your copy of 2020 Lessons for Private Equity in 2021

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What the Spending Review means for Health and Social care

The recent Comprehensive Spending Review was the last of several fiscal injections for the health and care system in 2020 and there is much of relevance to organisations who depend on public health and care spending, especially in the wake of COVID-19. The GK team outline the key funding announcements, analyse what they mean in practice and highlight where further information is required

To read more, download your copy here: What the Spending Review means for Health & Social Care.

For any questions or to discuss the health & care political and policy landscape contact joecormack@gkstrategy.com

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GK launches Health and Social Care Insights Report

We are delighted to launch GK’s new Health & Social Care Insights report which we will be producing every month.

Download your copy of the newsletter where GK’s expert consultants and advisors cover:

  • NHS Spending – a look forward
  • New risks and opportunities for private sector providers and investors
  • What does the end of the transition period mean for medicines and medical devices?
  • 2021 – finally, a new future for social care?
  • 2021: A Reset for NHS Digital Strategy?
  • What does the pandemic mean for the future of NHS dentistry?
  • Dividing line? Reassessing pharmacy funding

If you would like to discuss the health and landscape with our team contact Louise Allen at louise@gkstrategy.com