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Dstl AI Fest: Lessons from running a virtual conference
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fest is a conference series started by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the MOD’s research arm, in 2018. Beginning as a small, largely internal, conference it has rapidly grown into the UK’s largest Defence and …
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Tony Juniper – restoring Nature is providing (sustainable) food for thought
For a very long time, casual observers of the worlds of conservation and farming would have been forgiven for concluding that despite being in the same landscapes, these were two separate worlds. The domain of one was Nature Reserves, the …
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London maths teacher awarded Covid Hero Award at Global Teacher Prize awards
A maths teacher from a school in South West London was shortlisted for the Global Teacher Prize after his tuition website went viral during lockdown, helping millions of pupils in the UK and around the world to continue their studies …
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We’ve been voted Best Public Sector Employer of women
We are thrilled to have won the accolade of Best Public Sector Employer in the Women in Tech Employer Awards. Find out why we think we deserve the award.
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What to do if incorrectly assigned images are discovered in NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm and NHS diabetic eye screening
Learning from incidents is important to help prevent future errors and reduce the risk of harm.
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Exams 2021: Your questions answered
Pupils all over the country have had their schooling disrupted by the pandemic and we know this has had an impact on their learning and progress.
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EU recognition for UK organics sector
In today’s blog, we look at recent coverage on the UK organics sector
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Meeting government accessibility regulations
Our Lead Interaction Designer, James, explains what we've been doing to make sure our online services meet government regulations.
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What is it like to have visual impairment?
What is it like to have visual impairment? In 2009, Simon Skerritt, a Ministry of Defence employee, feared a future of blindness when he suddenly lost sight in his left eye. Below Simon recounts his experiences. I have had visual …
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10 years of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and me
Before joining the FSA Hardeep Kang spent 16 years working as an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in various Local Authorities in England. Here's her experience of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, as it celebrates 10 years.
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Designers assemble! The cross-government buddy group pilot
Hundreds of designers in all parts of the UK government are longing for exchange while mostly working remotely. A recent design buddy group pilot brought over 170 of them together. In this blog post, the initiators share what they did and what’s next.
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Marine protection sites: How did we get here and where do we go from here?
Jim Robinson, former Marine Project Manager for Natural England, tells us about the expansion of England’s network of Marine Protected Areas.
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Developing DIT’s ‘consent service’: How we built a central store of customer marketing preferences
“Our solution was to keep it simple and so far, it’s had a big impact”. Find out how DIT’s Data team created a new service to manage customer consent and what challenges they faced.
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Guardian article on water pollution incident visits
The Guardian has published an article today suggesting the Environment Agency (EA) has attended dramatically fewer water pollution incidents during the coronavirus pandemic, which the paper says raises concerns that the crisis is allowing companies to “break environmental regulations with impunity”.
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HR Sports Academy CIC - Empowering children and young people
Our greatest success stories come from the youth we serve. We provide fun, safe and engaging opportunities to empower children and young people.
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Plans unveiled to end live animal exports for slaughter and fattening
Today we look at widespread national and regional coverage of the government’s plans to ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening.
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NHS Breast Screening Programme pathology audit 2016 to 2019 published
PHE screening has published the National Breast Screening pathology audit for the 3-year period April 2016 to March 2019.
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Promoting Competition Bulletin December 2020
Today the CMA has published its draft 2021/22 annual plan for consultation. It sets our proposed overall direction and main themes for the coming year. We look forward to receiving your views. There have been a number of developments since our last Promoting Competition bulletin in July this …
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International Day of Persons with a Disability
Today is International Day of Persons with a Disability - a day to celebrate and to look towards the future and the creation of a world where a person is not defined by their disabilities, but by their abilities. Disability …
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The Virtual Devolution Roadshow 2020
Glynne Jones, Director of the Wales Office, explains the importance of intergovernmental working Intergovernmental working between administrations has never been more important given the ongoing Covid pressures and with the end of the Transition Period fast approaching. Here at the …
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A message from Lyn Romeo
Fran Leddra and Mark Harvey were originally due to end their time as joint Chief Social Workers for Adults (CSWs) in October this year, yet you may have noticed they are still here.That's why they want to share with you an update from Lyn Romeo, the original Chief Social Worker for Adults currently on sabbatical, to explain why and let you know they will be continuing in their roles until March 2021.
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Using data to combat bias against ethnic minorities
The Race Disparity Unit (RDU) and CDEI began a partnership in March 2019 at the start of CDEI’s Review into Bias in Algorithmic Decision-making. The RDU is a UK Government unit which collates, analyses and publishes government data on the …
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Tony Juniper – A tree-pronged approach to restoring Nature
Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper talks trees for National Tree Week.
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University testing: Your questions answered
Following the news that all students will be offered Covid tests on their return to university next year, we have provided an update for all students regarding testing and guidelines around travelling home for the Christmas holidays. So can all …
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International Day of People with Disabilities
What is the International Day of People with Disabilities and why do we celebrate it?
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Breaking the barriers of disability in the workplace
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Peter Dennis of our Disabled Employee Network reflects on how our policies are benefiting colleagues with a disability.
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One Work Pattern Does Not Suit All - International day of the Disabled Person
This is a blog by Melanie Jane Edgar on what International day of the disabled person means.
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Disability Unit work during the pandemic and beyond
How has the Disability Unit responded to COVID-19 and how has the pandemic affected the National Strategy for Disabled People?
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Funding consultation update published
I would like to start by saying a huge thanks to the hundreds of people who have helped us so far with refining our planned new model for making funding band recommendations for apprenticeships to the Secretary of State. Our …
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Register now for second national screening inequalities conference
Register now for the free national PHE Screening Inequalities Conference on Friday 5 February 2021
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Grief Awareness Week 2020
Following the tragic loss of his beloved daughter Eloise to suicide in 2018, civil servant Adam Land channelled his grief, determined to improve support for colleagues struggling with bereavement and loss. As part of this year's National Grief Awareness Week …
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The roles of the MHRA and JCVI in COVID-19 vaccines
Find out more about the roles of the MHRA and JCVI in approving COVID-19 vaccines.
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The National Strategy for Disabled People
What is the National Strategy for Disabled People and how will the Government deliver it?
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Public trust and transparency
The CDEI believes that the government should introduce a mandatory transparency obligation on all public sector organisations using algorithms that have a significant influence on significant decisions affecting individuals. Our report published last week suggests definitions for these terms. But whilst a transparent approach is vital to building a trustworthy environment, we should not assume that greater transparency from public sector organisations will inevitably lead to greater trust in the public sector.
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The night sky in December
The longest nights of the year fall in December, allowing astronomers plenty of time to get out and enjoy the night sky - and there’s plenty to see this month! Jupiter - Saturn conjunction December provides us with a rare …
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Did you know that cancer is classed as a disability under the Equality Act?
Sadly in the UK, one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and around 1 million people of working age, currently have cancer. Given the significant number of people affected (including many thousands of carers and …
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Tests, tears and triumphs
If someone had told registered manager Melissa Jones three weeks ago her care home would be filled with the voices, laughter and tears of relatives being reunited with loved ones she wouldn’t have believed them. That was until she received an email from Cornwall Council looking for care homes to take part in a pilot for rapid COVID-19 testing for visitors...
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The Ofsted annual report 2019/20
Today Ofsted published its annual report from 2019/2020. Below, we explore the report's key findings, and how the Department has supported the sector this year.
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Personal highlights from 10 years of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
From a snowy launch in Bluewater Shopping Centre to being mentioned on Coronation Street, here's the highlights of the first 10 years of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme from Catriona Stewart, Head of Compliance and Standards Unit.
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Get ready for the end of the transition period
Find out what you need to know about financial sanctions at the end of the transition period