Healthcare and social care are among the most complex and sensitive sectors. Effective communication requires an understanding of the system, its decision-makers, specialist knowledge and the human stories behind it.
The Skia Consult team has worked in healthcare public relations for more than a decade. Our experience ranges from strategic advice for healthcare providers and businesses to managing projects for patient organisations and the social care sector.
Over the years, we have advised on healthcare and social care initiatives across public debate, media relations, crisis communications and advocacy. Our consultants understand the sector, make specialist language accessible to the public, and help public officials, doctors, patients, businesses and politicians understand one another.
Skia’s work often involves long-term strategic support:
- developing and implementing communications strategies for healthcare organisations and pharmaceutical manufacturers;
- managing crises and rebuilding reputations;
- handling media relations and developing messaging for sensitive situations;
- engaging communities and stakeholders, ensuring that patients’ and families’ perspectives inform decisions;
- developing lobbying and public affairs strategies for engaging policymakers.
Skia’s strength lies in combining strategic thinking with a human approach. We believe messages should be accurate, effective and sensitive to the people they affect.
Healthcare communications depends on trust. Skia has earned that trust by understanding both the system and the people within it.
