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Don’t believe the headlines

Although people say they don’t believe all they read about the NHS in the papers, much of what they think is driven directly by what the media says. But, while we shouldn’t forget the power of the papers, does what staff say have the potential to make the deepest impact? Read more ...
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Is the media a bigger threat than ‘flu?

Our news media isn’t interested in evidence, it needs seeks out the new, the different and a good row. But when it comes to matters of public health, scare-mongering for the sake of a good headline is not just irresponsible, it could be lethal. Read more ...
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Limited sympathy for local papers hit by council freesheets

While the growth of local authority free newspapers is undoubtedly hitting traditional local titles in some places, let's not pretend that all local papers are the cornerstone of local democracy. We need to debate the future of local media council communications channels, rather than prop up outdated models of media production. Read more ...
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