The Civil Service is in a pre-election period and this will last until the General Election concludes. During this time there will be restrictions on communications activity and the GCS social media accounts will be quieter than usual.

Today we launch our annual Government Communication Plan. It outlines how communicators across government will support the Prime Minister’s priorities in 2024/25. ➡️ #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GovernmentComms #UKGovComms

All government organisations are expected to consider where the use of BSL in their communications will be of most interest and importance to Deaf BSL users. If you are a GCS member, read the guidance on how to plan for and produce BSL content -

Sign Language Week commemorates the first time British Sign Language (BSL) was recognised as a language by the UK government on 18 March 2003. BSL is used by over 150,000 people. It has its own grammar and is structured in a completely different way from English.

Government information should be as accessible and inclusive as possible and in the Government Communication Service we all have a role in making our communications accessible : .#NeurodiversityWeek

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! . Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

The award-winning Government Communication Service Apprenticeship programme is now open for applicants! It closes on 8 April 2024. Apply today! For more info - #CommunicationsApprenticeship #PRApprenticeship #Apprenticeships

GCS Advance Practitioner programme is open for registration! 🚀. Ready to take your comms skills to the next level? Register for Practitioner now - #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GCSAdvance #LearningAndDevelopment

Wouldn't you love to work in gov comms? . Take a look at the #GCS Careers page to find more #GovernmentComms roles - For other roles across government, visit Civil Service Jobs - #GovernmentCommunicationService #CivilServiceCareer

The GCS Evaluation Cycle encourages continuous learning and improvements, so that we can leverage the latest data and digital innovations to better deliver government communications and objectives. Read more:

The new Government Communication Service Evaluation Cycle has launched 🚀 . As part of its 2022-2025 Strategy, the Government Communication Service (GCS) is committed to harnessing data and innovation to improve the impact of government communications.

We’re also very excited to announce that applications will be opening for the 2024 GCS Apprenticeship Programme in March! Watch our social channels and check the GCS website for more information! #GovernmentCommunicationService #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024

Thank you for joining us for National Apprenticeship Week 2024! . You have heard from current & former GCS apprentices talking about their experiences and sharing their insights & top tips too! You can read the brilliant blogs on the GCS website -

And what he'd say to someone who is considering GCS apprenticeship. Read the blog on the GCS website - #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GovernmentComms #UKGovComms #Communications #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024.

As we round up National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we're sharing our final blog with you from a former GCS apprentice. Read Rufus Duncan's reflections on being an apprentice and what he's up to now, plus he's sharing his insight into what he may have done differently

Read the blog on the GCS website - #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GovernmentComms #UKGovComms #Communications #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024.

It’s day 4 of National Apprenticeship Week 2024! Today we are hearing from Rachel Murray talk about their experience as a GCS apprentice and how they feel the support they've received from their team and colleagues is very unique to GCS and the Civil Service.

#UKGovComms #Communications #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024.

You can host a GCS apprentice in your organisation for 18-months and contribute to training new communicators! Secure internal approval, and submit the apprenticeship bid form by 23 February - #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #GovernmentComms.

Paige highlights amazing support and encouragement from her team, whilst Tom gives us an insight into what it's like to manage an apprentice. Read the blog on the GCS website - Don't forget the window to place a bid for an apprentice is still open!.