The NHS is one of the UK’s greatest national assets helping millions of citizens every day.
As a large national institution it is constantly under pressure to provide an excellent quality of service.
It has to ensure that it is providing its services as efficiently and as cost effectively as possible.
Case Study : NHS England
NATIONAL BOWEL CANCER SCREENING – HELPING THE OVER 60S BY REACHING THEM BY PST RATHER THAN E-MAIL.
THE TECHNICAL +,BUSINESS CHALLENGE
E-mail marketing has its limitations so organisations are looking for other methodologies to reach their clients and one case study in the NHS is a prime example of the benefits of letter mail over e-mail.
THE CHALLENGE
Early detection of bowel cancer saves lives. The North East Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Hub is one of 5 hubs in England that is tasked with getting over 60s to participate in screening.
THE SOLUTION
Email penetration and acceptance is particularly low amongst the over 60s is low. The NHS investigated Royal Mail Business Mail and liked the fact that it is a channel with 3 distincct benefits over e-mail.
- It has a physical presence
- A letter is something that remains in the home
- It acts as a prompt to participate.
The NHS therefore created a full rolling programme where every element – from invitation to follow-up test, to results, to reminders – is sent through the mail.
THE RESULTS
The programme has enabled the North East Bowel Cancer Screening Programme to consistently hit their target of a 52% uptake in screenings.
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