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Launching our experimental policy design methods
Design thinking continues to permeate our work, but over the last year, we have been scanning the horizon to identify the next wave of innovative methods that could improve the way policy is made, tested and delivered in order to de-risk interventions and make processes more effective.
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How wonder of workplace adjustments made life easier
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 19 May, Kerry Twort reveals how assistive technology and workplace adjustments have transformed her life for the better. Now she’s even on track to achieve A-grade success. Last year, I started an evening …
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Introducing the new groups grant to protect against Oak Processionary Moth
The new Oak Processionary Moth Groups Grant has opened. Here's why and how you should apply for it.
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How can I improve my maths skills? How the Multiply programme supports adult learners
Having a good understanding of numbers is vital for everyday life, from working out a restaurant bill, managing personal finances, cooking, or helping children with their homework. This National Numeracy Day (18 May) we have launched a new online quiz …
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Understanding users and their support needs
19 May 2022 marks the eleventh Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day dedicated to raising awareness around accessibility in the digital world. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access, inclusion and …
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How we are reducing car driving test waiting times: Part 1, more tests and examiners
Loveday Ryder, DVSA CEO provides an update on how driving test recovery is going and what we're doing to reduce driving test waiting times.
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Exam Season: All the resources you need including how we’re making exams fair after disruption, revision help, and what to do if you have Covid
Exam season is upon us meaning up and down the country young people will be doing exams for their GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and other qualifications. We understand this can be a worrying time – especially for those students …
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Civil Service Live 2022: Meet the Speakers
Woohoo! It’s nearly time to take Civil Service Live 2022 on the road. We put the spotlight on some of this year’s guest speakers and hear why they can’t wait to take to the stage. THE POWER OF PENSIONS Whatever …
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Media coverage of Government response to EAC inquiry on water quality
Today we are looking at coverage of the government response to the EAC report into water quality in rivers.
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Tony Juniper: Green Paper – an opportunity for an integrated approach to Nature recovery
During recent years there has been a very important shift in how we approach the task of looking after the natural world in England. Whereas once it was the idea of conservation that shaped ideas and actions, today the notion …
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Working with ADHD: how I harness my strengths and manage the challenges
For years, content designer Alice Winters assumed she just wasn’t trying hard enough to get things done - then she found out she had ADHD. In this post, Alice shares her diagnosis story, how she harnesses her ADHD in her work and manages some of the challenges it brings.
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The cycle of legal updates that could lead to better outcomes for Britain’s cyclists
The TRA’s work is underpinned by regulations which were made in 2019. However, any lawyer will agree that the passing of legislation is rarely the end of the story – things need tightening up and adjusting as the regulations make …
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Spring 2022 portal changes: View Applications
We've changed the name of our View My Applications service to View Applications as customers can now search for their colleagues' applications as well as their own.
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Minister Pow visits Oxford to welcome the start of the bathing water season
Today we are looking at coverage of the start of the 2022 bathing water season and Minister Pow’s trip to a newly-designated bathing site in Oxford.
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How could we stay connected with astronauts on Mars?
Meet the company preparing for humans' first mission to Mars by creating a new communications technology to help astronauts stay connected and emotionally supported. This innovative technology, developed by Braided Communications with funding support from UK Space Agency, is already …
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Innovative pathways into tech for graduates: our Dynamic Development Scheme
In the second part of our series on the Home Office Dynamic Development Scheme open to graduates, Anastasia Bower shares her experience as a Business Analyst on the scheme.
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Water resources on BBC Countryfile
The challenges facing England’s water resources was covered by BBC Countryfile last night.
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Intern to data scientist: the Civil Service’s innovative tech talent pipeline
To celebrate Learning at Work Week, Summer Diversity Internship Programme (SDIP) graduate Jake Rutherford explains how the opportunity to learn whilst working was instrumental to his career.
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Breaking the menopause taboo in the Civil Service
Antonia Romeo, Civil Service Gender Inclusion Champion, welcomes the new Civil Service Menopause in the Workplace Policy and explains what it means. The Civil Service should be at the forefront of inclusivity, breaking down barriers and treating every one of …
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Continuing professional development at the Insolvency Service
To mark Learning at Work Week 2022, a couple of our Official Receivers write about the difficult task of achieving the Joint Insolvency Examination Board (JIEB) qualification.
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Why and how to embed design training in your organisation
Read for tips on how and why to embed design training within your organisation
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Discards are damaging – Invasive Species Week
The annual Invasive Species Week is taking place between the 16 and 22 May 2022, led by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat (NNSS) with many organisations taking the opportunity to raise awareness of the issues and what work is being done to address invasive …
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Why I’m supporting Mental Health Awareness Week: Charlotte’s story
In Mental Health Awareness Week, Defra Digital, data and technology project and programme manager Charlotte Bernthal opens up about the challenges of looking after her own mental health.
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APHA's emergency team are always alert to high risk animal disease
Upon confirmation of the presence of avian influenza in the UK, APHA immediately mobilised the National Emergency Epidemiology Group (NEEG). But what is the role of this group and why is it so important? In this blog, we hear from Dr Vicky Kalogeropoulou, Senior Scientific Project Manager and member of the NEEG as she explains more.
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Why working with an agile approach matters across the globe
At GDS, we use agile to develop services that meet user needs. Our International Advisory team shares what they've learned working internationally to support and scale agile adoption in local contexts.
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Showcasing our Procurement Pipeline at the 2022 Defence, Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability conference
DIO relies on its suppliers to deliver 95% of our infrastructure services and with an annual spend of around £3bn across design, build, facilities management and specialist technical services, our suppliers have the opportunity to add true value to our …
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Principles for doing interaction design in DfE
Senior interaction designer, Anne Chan, explains why her team created a set of 9 principles for the interaction design community.
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Coverage of OEP report on 25 Year Environment Plan
Today we are looking at media coverage of the OEP’s report on the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan
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MOT fraud, a risk to road safety
The MOT is a legal requirement that checks and helps assure drivers that their vehicles are safe. It forms an integral part of DVSA’s strategic aim of keeping vehicles safe to drive. Unfortunately, a minority of perpetrators have been caught defrauding the MOT. DVSA’s Director of Enforcement Marian Kitson issues a warning to anyone considering endangering road users by committing MOT fraud and the consequences they will face should they choose to.
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End of an era for war pension customers
This month marks the end of an era for Veterans UK war pensions customers after the final tranche of 41 customers were migrated from Post Office card accounts as their method of payment. The move on May 4 closes an …
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Mental Health Support at the Intellectual Property Office
Mental Health Awareness Week began on Monday 9 May, an annual event that encourages the people of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The campaign is owned by the Mental Health Foundation which states that prevention is …
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New strategy for policy design
Andrew Knight writes about the ambitious new plans of the UK Government’s Policy Design Community for building a thriving network for design experts and embedding design into government’s day-to-day way of working.
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Podcast series: Talk Innovation – the EPO podcast
CEO of Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) Alison Campbell has moderated an interesting new podcast episode on behalf of the European Patent Office, as part of their Talk Innovation series. The series features expert presenters and guests who provide …
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Mental Health Awareness Week: a prompt for adult social work
Loneliness, the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, provides us with a timely reminder of a common trigger to poor mental health and emotional wellbeing, inside and outside the social work profession.
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Meet the engineer: James
Meet James, one of our infrastructure engineers. He tells us all about his career at DWP Digital and some of the projects he's currently working on.
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Update on Environment Agency Investigation
On 18 November 2021, the Environment Agency and Ofwat announced major investigations into potential widespread non-compliance by water and sewerage companies at sewage treatment works. This update sets out what we’re investigating and what has happened since we announced the investigation.
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International Nurses Day: our leadership matters
Today is International Nurses Day and, while many outside the caring professions tend to think of nursing in a purely clinical context, those working in or with the adult social care sector know it is so much broader in scope, complexity and provision.
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Uncovering learning in Learning at Work Week
Pamela Dow on why we needed a comprehensive and meaningful curriculum for the Civil Service, and the campus to deliver it. Next week is Learning at Work Week (16 to 22 May), celebrating lifelong learning: the knowledge, skills and networks …
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Everything you need to know about the Schools Bill
The new Schools Bill announced this week in the Queen’s speech will underpin the government’s ambition for every child to receive a world-class education, no matter where in the country they live. Below is everything you need to know about …
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A voice to lead: International Nurses Day 2022
Each year, on 12 May, I take great pride in celebrating and showing my appreciation for nursing colleagues working across the health and care system on International Nurses Day. This date marks the birth date of Florence Nightingale in 1820. …