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Designing for the private rented sector
A few weeks ago we spent a productive day co-designing possible interventions which might help improve experiences of the private rented sector (PRS). With an incredibly energetic group of people representing tenants and landlords, we shared insights from ethnographically-inspired research …
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10 years, 28 partners… what MCCIP learned about marine climate change
In 2006, a partnership of UK scientists, government, agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) established the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP); a group formed to bring together the UK’s expertise across marine and climate science. A decade later, MCCIP has …
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Tackling waste crime together
The mention of a new partnership may not get your pulse racing, but teaming up with various groups across the country, has led to some of our biggest successes. Take our work on creating and maintaining flood defence schemes, for …
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Civil Service Live – disability insights and activities
Disability Champion Philip Rutnam on how the steps in the ENABLER model could help you become disability confident.
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Education in the Media: 28 July 2017
Today’s news review looks at the latest figures for children with special educational needs. Today, Friday 28 July, The I reported on the annual Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) statistics, published by the department yesterday. The statistics note that …
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Defence in the media: Friday 28 July 2017
Today’s Defence in the media blog includes coverage of foreign Maritime Patrol Aircraft deployed to the UK and reports on plans to conduct a Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea.
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Experienced Facilitators Wanted
Volunteer facilitators from any government department wanted in Southend during September. This is a unique opportunity to get some great experience outside of your core area of work, to work innovatively and cross functionally, to develop your competencies and to participate in a continuous improvement activity.
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My vision of the Commission, and for the Commission
It has been nearly two weeks since I started as the Charity Commission’s chief executive. The early days have been a whirlwind – new faces, a packed diary, hectic travel between our four offices, and a great deal to learn …
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Hosting a major cycling event across a number of important wildlife sites
Georgina Terry, Land Management and Conservation Advisor at Natural England considers the challenges and rewards of working on a major sporting event across some of the most precious habitats and landscapes in Surrey and West London. A legacy of London …
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Home Office in the media: 28 July 2017
Today’s main Home Office-related coverage is largely focused on free movement post-Brexit and data on student migration.
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Dedication recognised with honorary degree
Jeremy Curtis, the UK Space Agency’s Head of Education and Skills, was recently awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Sciences from Queen Mary University of London for his sterling work in space education and his contribution to space exploration …
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National surveillance camera strategy - engaging the public
Hi, I’m Professor William Webster Director at the Centre for Research into Information, Surveillance and Privacy (CRISP) and Professor of Public Policy and Management at the University of Stirling. I’m leading the civil engagement strand of the National Surveillance Camera …
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Hepatitis B in pregnant women: World Hepatitis Day
Today is World Hepatitis Day, which makes it the right time to highlight the work of the NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) Programme on hepatitis B.
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Reading groups, libraries and communities: an exploratory study
An update on an earlier blog post, which links to the finished research report into the value of reading groups
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#LGBTsurvey: asking about your sex and gender identity
On Sunday, we launched a national LGBT survey. This is the first in a series of blog posts explaining how we created the survey, focusing on how we ask questions about sex and gender.
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Inspiring the Next Generation in Northumberland
Northumberland Education Business Partnership (EBP) are offering a number of great opportunities during the new school year.
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Duncan Selbie's Friday message - 28 July 2017
Dear everyone Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to public health in England. On Wednesday the Government published its Air Quality plan, and Local Authorities have been given a central role, with PHE tasked with providing close support. NICE …
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The importance of hepatitis C treatment for people who inject drugs
Each year on 28 July the World Hepatitis Alliance brings together patient organisations, governments, medical professionals and industry for World Hepatitis Day (WHD).
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Education in the media: 27 July
Today’s news review looks at class sizes and the number of young headteachers in schools. Class sizes Today, Thursday, 27 July, a number of outlets including The Sun and The Independent ran stories based on claims that the number of primary …
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Calling all Change and Transformation practitioners
If your role is to deliver change or transformation in your department, would you be interested in joining a network in London to talk to your counterparts across the Civil Service to share experiences and learn from each other?
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The GDS Academy is here
Whether you’re a specialist or non-specialist civil servant, the GDS Academy will help improve your digital awareness by giving you a better understanding of the user-centred methodologies which are at the heart of government transformation.
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Home Office in the media: 27 July 2017
Today’s Home Office related coverage largely focused on the MAC report on EU migration and anti-Semitic hate crime.
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Putting user research into practice at GovJam
Hi, I’m Jessie Ferguson, a user researcher at DWP Digital in Newcastle. I recently attended GovJam in Leeds for the first time.
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Transfer your skills into a digital role
Rachel Collard and Kay Patel from the User Research team reflect on opportunities for everyone to work in digital and the gender balance following a recent Women in Digital forum.
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Top 5 tips for protecting your intellectual property
Common questions I get asked are; ‘How do I patent my name?’ or ‘How do I protect my idea?’.
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Pig health roadshows 2017: Salmonella controls on farms
Over the last four years we’ve been running a large and interesting pig health project, with farmers taking part in a range of intervention trials to see what worked in terms of Salmonella control.
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CS Local Leadership Modular Academy – Calling Facilitators
We are offering an opportunity for people with experience of management and facilitating groups to support the new leadership academy as facilitators and project coaches.
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CS Local Leadership Modular Academy – Calling Mentors
We are offering an opportunity for people with management experience to support our Leadership Academy as mentors.
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Email less, talk more
I want to talk about the subtle shift in communication approach within teams. Effective digital teams are good at trust and openness. It takes time to build behaviours like these, but I think they’re essential if you want your team …
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2016-17 Self Assessment Individual Exclusions - Tax Agent blog
Thank you for your continuing support regarding errors in HMRC’s Self Assessment tax calculator 2016/17. Changes to address these errors are planned for October 2017 and the exact date will be confirmed as soon as it is known.
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New Opportunities with iShadow
Would you like to take part in a positive and engaging job shadowing experience? If so, take a look at what iShadow has to offer.
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The biggest thank you
The importance of winning a diversity and inclusion award at the Civil Service Awards by Keela Shackell-Smith, who was one of the founders of the Cross Government Women’s Network.
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Expanding our user panel: Listening to you and making improvements
Find out what a user panel is, how we’re updating ours, and how you can help improve services at Companies House.
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There is no break from being prepared
My son Isaac is 10 years old this June. He was born during the wettest summer I can remember. I was a Field Operations team leader at the time, based in Short Ferry near Lincoln. While I was at …
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Taxing your vehicle doesn’t have to be taxing...
Did you know it’s UK law that all vehicles must be taxed or declared off-road? If you’ve got one or more of the 39 million vehicles registered in the UK, it’s quicker and easier than ever to keep on top …
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Education in the media: 26 July 2017
Today’s news review looks at the commentary following the recent LGBT announcement.
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Tackling drug misuse and harm in London
Following the publication of the new Government Drug Strategy it is worth taking the time to reflect on the progress we’re making in drug treatment and harm reduction in London and nationally, and the challenges that still remain.
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Work shadowing the British Ambassador to the UN
How work shadowing can help develop new insights and build skills. Read interesting account by Zamila Bunglawala on work shadowing the British Ambassador to the UN.
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Championing LPAs in Thurrock
This month Ian Evans, Director at Thurrock Coalition, discusses how partnership working has helped to increase applications of lasting power of attorneys (LPAs).
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Engage for Success event in Somerset
The Engage for Success Network is hosting an inspiring and interactive event on Driving Employee Engagement at the Fleet Air Museum, Royal Navy Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset. Read more to find out how you can book your place.