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Customer Service Excellence: LSBU Active Case Study

This case study explores how LSBU Active achieved the Customer Service Excellence Standard. By using the CSE framework, they improved communication, responsiveness, and customer involvement. The process boosted staff pride, strengthened reputation, and created opportunities for growth, supported by professional assessment from Assessment Services.

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NHS Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent ICS Achieves One Planet Standard for Sustainability Leadership

NHS Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System has earned the One Planet Standard, recognising its commitment to embedding climate change and sustainability measures into daily operations. From aligning with the Health and Care Act 2022 to identifying cost savings through greener supply chains, this achievement reflects leadership in environmental responsibility across the NHS and beyond.

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Embedding Sustainability: Governance Insights from GGI

Should our net‑zero ambitions pause in the face of external pressures—or double down? Governance leaders at GGI‑sponsored webinar argue for steadfast commitment: treating sustainability not as a cost centre but as a moral and strategic imperative—underpinned by frameworks like the One Planet Standard.

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Fifteen Years of Excellence: How Northumbria University’s SLAS Team Elevates Student Support

For over 15 years, Northumbria University’s Student, Library and Academic Services (SLAS) has embedded the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Standard into every aspect of student life. From creative feedback methods like “love letters and break-up letters” to impactful journey mapping, their commitment to putting customers first has transformed both services and staff culture. Discover how their collaborative, multi-service approach continues to drive innovation, pride, and outstanding student experiences.

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