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==Background==
 
==Background==
Ennobled in 1990, Cumberlege became a Junior Health Minister in 1992 and for five years was responsible for health matters in the House of Lords.<ref>Associate Parliamentary Health Group "[http://www.healthinparliament.org.uk/people/baroness-cumberlege Baroness Cumberlege]", accessed 09.09.10</ref>
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Ennobled in 1990, Cumberlege became a Junior Health Minister in 1992 and for five years was responsible for health matters in the House of Lords.<ref>Associate Parliamentary Health Group "[http://www.healthinparliament.org.uk/people/baroness-cumberlege Baroness Cumberlege]", accessed 09.09.10</ref> Cumberlege is co-chair of the [[Associate Parliamentary Health Group]] and the [[All Party Parliamentary Osteoporosis Group]], and secretary of the [[Dying Well Parliamentary Group]].  She served on the select committee created to review the Draft Mental Health Bill and the one with the task of examining the issues surround Stem Cell Research and Cloning.<ref>International Osteoporosis Foundation, "[http://www.iofbonehealth.org/download/osteofound/filemanager/policy_advocacy/pdf/women-leaders-roundtable-2006/cumberlege.pdf Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege]", accessed 09.09.10</ref> Cumberlege is a Trustee of [[Cancer Research UK]], [[Leeds Castle]] in Kent and [[Chailey Heritage School]]; and is a Senior Associate of the [[King’s Fund]].  She is Patron of the [[National Childbirth Trust]], an Honorary Fellow of the [[Royal College of Physicians]], a Vice President of the [[Royal College of Nursing]] and the [[Royal College of Midwives]].<ref>International Osteoporosis Foundation, "[http://www.iofbonehealth.org/download/osteofound/filemanager/policy_advocacy/pdf/women-leaders-roundtable-2006/cumberlege.pdf Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege]", accessed 09.09.10</ref>
 
 
Cumberlege is co-chair of the [[Associate Parliamentary Health Group]] and the [[All Party Parliamentary Osteoporosis Group]], and secretary of the [[Dying Well Parliamentary Group]].  She served on the select committee created to review the Draft Mental Health Bill and the one with the task of examining the issues surround Stem Cell Research and Cloning.<ref>International Osteoporosis Foundation, "[http://www.iofbonehealth.org/download/osteofound/filemanager/policy_advocacy/pdf/women-leaders-roundtable-2006/cumberlege.pdf Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege]", accessed 09.09.10</ref>
 
 
 
Cumberlege is a Trustee of [[Cancer Research UK]], [[Leeds Castle]] in Kent and [[Chailey Heritage School]]; and is a Senior Associate of the [[King’s Fund]].  She is Patron of the [[National Childbirth Trust]], an Honorary Fellow of the [[Royal College of Physicians]], a Vice President of the [[Royal College of Nursing]] and the [[Royal College of Midwives]].<ref>International Osteoporosis Foundation, "[http://www.iofbonehealth.org/download/osteofound/filemanager/policy_advocacy/pdf/women-leaders-roundtable-2006/cumberlege.pdf Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege]", accessed 09.09.10</ref>
 
  
 
==Consultancy==
 
==Consultancy==
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===Cumberlege Connections===
 
===Cumberlege Connections===
 
   
 
   
Cumberlege runs her own consultancy company [[Cumberlege Connections]], launched in 2001.<ref>Cumberlege Connections, "[http://www.cumberlegeconnections.co.uk/profile_of_baroness_julia_cumberlege_cbe/ Baroness Cumberlege]", accessed 25.11.08</ref>
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Cumberlege runs her own consultancy company [[Cumberlege Connections]], established in 2001 with her business partner [[Amanda Simonds]].<ref>David Hencke and Rob Evans, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jan/28/conservative-peer-lady-cumberlege-finances Tory peer accused of misusing Lords to boost her own firm]", ''The Guardian'', 29.01.09, accessed 09.09.10</ref><ref>Cumberlege Connections, "[http://www.cumberlegeconnections.co.uk/profile_of_baroness_julia_cumberlege_cbe/ Baroness Cumberlege]", accessed 25.11.08</ref>
  
 
===Baroness Cumberlege’s "Top Ten Tips for Influencing"===
 
===Baroness Cumberlege’s "Top Ten Tips for Influencing"===
 
Offered as part of a guide produced to help in raising awareness and influencing legislation relating to osteoporosis<ref>International Osteoporosis Foundation, "[http://www.iofbonehealth.org/download/osteofound/filemanager/policy_advocacy/pdf/women-leaders-roundtable-2006/cumberlege.pdf Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege]", accessed 09.09.10</ref>, Cumberlege outlines her advice as follows:
 
Offered as part of a guide produced to help in raising awareness and influencing legislation relating to osteoporosis<ref>International Osteoporosis Foundation, "[http://www.iofbonehealth.org/download/osteofound/filemanager/policy_advocacy/pdf/women-leaders-roundtable-2006/cumberlege.pdf Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege]", accessed 09.09.10</ref>, Cumberlege outlines her advice as follows:
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:1.Have a vision
::Have a vision
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:Make it real
::Make it real
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:Try not to compromise<br>
::Try not to compromise
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:2.Reconnaissance is never wasted
::Reconnaissance is never wasted
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:Map the territory
::Map the territory
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:Build and use alliances<br>
::Build and use alliances
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:3.
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:3.Gain and share knowledge
::Gain and share knowledge
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:Know how the system works and…
::Know how the system works and…
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:How to work the system<br>
::How to work the system
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:4.
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:4.Be canny – no surprises
::Be canny – no surprises
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:Use research, respected publications, and do your own research
::Use research, respected publications, and do your own research
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:Your personal experiences (but sparingly)<br>
::Your personal experiences (but sparingly)
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:5.
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:5.Do not sell out
::Do not sell out
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:Use your contacts
::Use your contacts
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:Find examples elsewhere<br>
::Find examples elsewhere
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:6.
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:6.Keep your message  
::Keep your message  
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:Consistent
::Consistent
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:Simple
::Simple
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:Compelling
::Compelling
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:Jargon-free<br>
::Jargon-free
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:7.Link with objectives of the party in power
::Link with objectives of the party in power
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:Have a plan
::Have a plan
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:Be efficient<br>
::Be efficient
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:8.Make opportunities, and never let one pass you by
::Make opportunities, and never let one pass you by
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:Never, ever give-up<br>
::Never, ever give-up
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:9.Use the media
::Use the media
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:Every person has their price<br>
::Every person has their price
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:10.Low cunning and lovable dimness
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:Be creative
::Low cunning and lovable dimness
 
::Be creative
 
  
 
==Contact, Resources, Notes==
 
==Contact, Resources, Notes==

Revision as of 17:43, 9 September 2010

Baroness Julia Cumberlege is a Conservative peer who was Minister of Health during John Major's premiership.

Background

Ennobled in 1990, Cumberlege became a Junior Health Minister in 1992 and for five years was responsible for health matters in the House of Lords.[1] Cumberlege is co-chair of the Associate Parliamentary Health Group and the All Party Parliamentary Osteoporosis Group, and secretary of the Dying Well Parliamentary Group. She served on the select committee created to review the Draft Mental Health Bill and the one with the task of examining the issues surround Stem Cell Research and Cloning.[2] Cumberlege is a Trustee of Cancer Research UK, Leeds Castle in Kent and Chailey Heritage School; and is a Senior Associate of the King’s Fund. She is Patron of the National Childbirth Trust, an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a Vice President of the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives.[3]

Consultancy

In 2002, Cumberlege stood down as a non-executive Director of Huntsworth Plc but continued to act as a consultant to the group on health matters.[4]

She is also Executive Director of MJM Healthcare Solutions, part of the Niche Healthcare Consulting group.[5]

Cumberlege Connections

Cumberlege runs her own consultancy company Cumberlege Connections, established in 2001 with her business partner Amanda Simonds.[6][7]

Baroness Cumberlege’s "Top Ten Tips for Influencing"

Offered as part of a guide produced to help in raising awareness and influencing legislation relating to osteoporosis[8], Cumberlege outlines her advice as follows:

1.Have a vision
Make it real
Try not to compromise
2.Reconnaissance is never wasted
Map the territory
Build and use alliances
3.Gain and share knowledge
Know how the system works and…
How to work the system
4.Be canny – no surprises
Use research, respected publications, and do your own research
Your personal experiences (but sparingly)
5.Do not sell out
Use your contacts
Find examples elsewhere
6.Keep your message
Consistent
Simple
Compelling
Jargon-free
7.Link with objectives of the party in power
Have a plan
Be efficient
8.Make opportunities, and never let one pass you by
Never, ever give-up
9.Use the media
Every person has their price
10.Low cunning and lovable dimness
Be creative

Contact, Resources, Notes

Contact

Email: cumberlegej@parliament.uk

Resources

Notes

  1. Associate Parliamentary Health Group "Baroness Cumberlege", accessed 09.09.10
  2. International Osteoporosis Foundation, "Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege", accessed 09.09.10
  3. International Osteoporosis Foundation, "Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege", accessed 09.09.10
  4. Huntsworth, "Annual Report 2002", accessed 25.11.08
  5. Associate Parliamentary Health Group, "Advisory Panel", accessed 25.11.08
  6. David Hencke and Rob Evans, "Tory peer accused of misusing Lords to boost her own firm", The Guardian, 29.01.09, accessed 09.09.10
  7. Cumberlege Connections, "Baroness Cumberlege", accessed 25.11.08
  8. International Osteoporosis Foundation, "Personal Biography: Baroness Julia Cumberlege", accessed 09.09.10