Social media and public policy

"This report considers whether social media data can improve the quality and timeliness of the evidence base that informs public policy."

Social media and public policy: What is the evidence?
J Leavey
Alliance for Useful Evidence
September 2013

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E-mental health: what's all the fuss about?

"E-mental health is the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to support and improve mental health, including the use of online resources, social media and smartphone applications."

E-mental health: what's all the fuss about?
Mental Health Network NHS Confederation
January 2013

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Current use, future trends and opportunities in public sector social media

"This Report is designed to help those public sector organisations in preparing for their social media journey, to act as an introductory guide to the leading tools in the marketplace, and importantly to provide some insight from those existing social media practitioners that have been addressing the challenge in recent years."

Current use, future trends and opportunities in public sector social media
Cogitamus
NHS Confederation
August 2012

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Alive and clicking: information that benefits all

"This paper looks at the costs and benefits of informing and communicating with patients through web and social media platforms versus the costs of not doing so effectively."

Alive and clicking: information that benefits all
NHS Confederation
May 2012

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