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Is the independent sector the overlooked market for both pharma and health tech?
While the NHS remains the cornerstone of care delivery, the independent sector is emerging as a dynamic, hybrid ecosystem, blending NHS-contracted services, insured pathways, and direct-access options. This evolution presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical and health tech organisations to engage new patient channels, accelerate innovation, and shape the future of care.
Nov 195 min read


Frontlog to front page: a data-led news story
We coined this group 'frontlog', standing in contrast to the 'backlog' narrative that had previously dominated public discourse.
Nov 184 min read


Navigating NHS policy upheaval: why advisory boards matter right now
For organisations who work with the NHS, the right advisory board has become not just useful, but essential, to navigate and thrive in a changing NHS system.
Nov 183 min read


Telling the stories of the People of Harley Street Health District
Our first video for the People of Harley Street Health District series, featuring Jack Porter, NHS Innovation Accelerator Co-Director, UCLPartners, based at Hale House in the Harley Street Health District The Harley Street Health District’s mission to is to foster the future of joined-up health - described as whole health - by bringing together the best and brightest. This is happening on the ground in a number of ways – the launch of Hale House, the home of HealthTech, provi
Nov 182 min read


The value of patient experience to gain insight – why talking to healthcare professionals isn’t enough
We’re committed to amplifying the patient voice as a strategic imperative, because when patients are part of the conversation, everyone benefits.
Oct 232 min read


Breaking the chain of addiction: how sharing stories can change lives
Sometimes the most powerful campaigns are those that put people at the heart of the story. As we launch Priory’s Break the Chain campaign this week, we’re proud to unveil a vertical video series that does just that, sharing the lived experiences of individuals who have broken the cycle of addiction through Priory’s care. Our research revealed that one in four people are worried about a loved one’s drinking, and the ripples of addiction can hugely affect the lives of familie
Oct 72 min read


Making sense of the health market
The NHS tanker is changing its course and structure with the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan and making three big shifts of moving...
Jun 272 min read


Drum Circle – A Network for Healthcare Communicators by ZPB Associates
Drum Circle is ZPB’s network for healthcare marketing and communications professionals.
Jun 121 min read


The left-shift in action: putting community first in UK health policy
How the UK is shifting to put community first in health policy.
Apr 72 min read


Roundup of the new health policy announcements
There’s been a lot of new health policy announcements recently, with more to come this spring. Hear from our Research Manager, Anne...
Feb 212 min read


ZPB Associates appoints Dr Arvind Madan and Dr Jenny Shand to senior advisory team
ZPB Associates has expanded its senior team by adding Dr Arvind Madan and Dr Jenny Shand as new Senior Associates.
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Is patient choice the silver bullet to reducing waiting lists?
Patient choice is once again at the forefront of NHS strategy and the new Labour government, hailing it will reduce waiting lists...
Oct 18, 20244 min read


Wes Wages War - our NHS Providers special
On Wednesday Streeting strode on stage at NHS Providers to in his words “give the NHS its marching orders”.
Oct 18, 20243 min read


The pitfalls of generative AI in healthcare marketing
A bit like Marmite, you either love or hate the ways that generative AI is shaping marketing and content creation – especially the more crea
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Where's Wes? We breakdown his first two weeks in post
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but a lot can happen in two weeks. Our new Labour government has wasted little time since being elected on 5th J
Jul 19, 20244 min read


Meet Nicki, our new Client Partner
This month we have welcomed Nicki to the ZPB team! Nicki joins ZPB as a Client Partner. Nicki will work as a trusted advisor to clients,...
May 28, 20243 min read


Preparation is key to managing a communications crisis
by Ed Grunill Writing for The Spectator, business editor Martin Vander Weyer once said: “Someone, somewhere, is bound to be doing...
May 28, 20242 min read


That's the way the cookie crumbles: marketing in a cookieless world
By Rachel Allan, Delivery Director at ZPB I was at a conference recently and Jon Bond of Weightless showed the lifecycle of 'marketing...
May 22, 20244 min read


Meet Tiya and Kirstie, our newest team members
This month we have welcomed Tiya and Kirstie to the ZPB team! Tiya joins ZPB as an Account Executive and Kirstie joins ZPB as a Senior...
May 2, 20243 min read


Impatient patients and Dr AI: consumerisation of healthcare and what it means for the NHS
What do Amazon, a remote sexual health testing provider and a centre for reproductive health have in common? They are all, by their own...
Mar 22, 20244 min read


In praise of 3-2
by Gita Mendis Like others, at ZPB, this year we’re back in the office three days a week. I for one am glad to see the back of my...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Remember my name? Fame! Driving outcomes through traditional media
by Ed Grunill We’ve all been there. The client meeting. Ready to hammer out a detailed channel plan to meet your audience where they are....
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Meet Taylor, our new Senior Consultant
This month we have welcomed Taylor to the ZPB team! Taylor joins ZPB as a Senior Consultant. As part of our research and insights team,...
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Making a list, checking it twice: Why marketing should be at the top of your list this Christmas
by Rachel Allan Winter nights are closing in and as we plunge into the Christmas season, let's spare a thought for all the marketing...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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