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Restoring vital sand dune habitats at Penhale Training Area, Cornwall
The UK Defence Training Estate is home to a diverse range of habitats and wildlife species, many of which have been granted protected status. Through our work with industry partners, conservation organisations, and the UK Armed Forces themselves, DIO is …
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Multi-Domain Integration: Demystified
Strategic Command is currently working to change the way UK defence operates through implementing Multi-Domain Integration. But what does that actually mean? What does Multi-Domain Integration look like in practice? And how are Strategic Command going to make this change …
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Key questions on the children and young people’s COVID-19 vaccination programme
The COVID-19 vaccination programme for children aged 12-15 years has now started. Thousands of young people across the country have already taken the opportunity to receive their vaccine. This blog answers key questions on the programme.
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Our pledge to redress the gender balance
This week we're celebrating Ada Lovelace Day, so what better time to share our plans for improving gender diversity at DWP Digital? Rowena explains why we’ve signed up to the Tech Talent Charter for the third year running.
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A joint letter to parents of secondary school and college students in England on Covid-19 testing and vaccines from the Secretaries of State for Education and for Health and Social Care
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have written a joint letter to parents of secondary school and college students to thank them for all their efforts in keeping education safe for all during the pandemic and talk …
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Rising to the Challenge: learning to drive after COVID-19
Now that restrictions have eased, we hear from a driving instructor, learner driver and driving examiner to find out how they have coped during Covid.
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Easy read is hard to get right
Content designer John Newton explains how to develop, prototype and test easy read guidance for users with lower literacy levels and cognitive disabilities.
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The power of workplace adjustments - Ruth's story
Chris Wilson discusses the launch of the Civil Service campaign Workplace Adjustments Change Working Lives and explains how making changes helped one civil servant to continue her career. Even making small adjustments can dramatically improve our lives in the workplace. …
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Mental health social work in an unequal world
"‘Mental health in an unequal world’, this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, is one I believe all mental health social work colleagues can relate to" says Jason Brandon, Mental Health Social Work Lead at DHSC.
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It’s not too late to get free business advice
One of the things we're doing to support farmers and land managers through the agricultural transition is providing free business support and advice, through a project called the Future Farming Resilience Fund. So far, over 1,200 farming businesses have received support, with scope to help many more. In this post, I’d like to encourage more people to access the free advice that's available.
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Black History Month: How Black History is taught in our schools
October is Black History Month in the UK and a time to celebrate the contribution Black communities and individuals have made over the centuries in shaping the dynamic and diverse country we have today.
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How the International Education Strategy is championing the UK education sector overseas
The UK is a world leader in education, covering all education sub-sectors, from early years through to lifelong learning. To promote UK education around the globe, the Department for Education and the Department for International Trade launched the International Education …
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World Mental Health Day 2021: Mental Health in an Unequal World
Each year October 10th marks World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is Mental Health in an unequal world. Emily Cramphorn, a final year Science and Engineering Fast Streamer, talks about her experience of mental illness and what this …
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Algorithms in government
We look at the challenges and benefits of algorithms used by government on a daily basis. They are used in decision-making processes and these decisions can have an impact on our lives. In this blog we examine how the pandemic has given the government the impetus to test the art of the possible.
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New service speeds up help
Drop-in centres across Britain are a valuable outlet for veterans, but it isn't always easy to access services. Christine Bulpitt from Veterans UK’s helpline acted to help veterans prove their eligibility much faster. ASDIC, the Association of Service Drop-in Centres, …
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How WIILMA partners with local libraries to widen community cohesion and reduce loneliness.
Guest author JJ Khun WIILMA Founder, writes about working with libraries and Waltham Forest council to reduce loneliness, isolation and improve mental wellbeing in the community.
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A new standard of testing for GOV.UK
How we consolidated the testing landscape for GOV.UK into a small number of practical rules that are bringing a new consistency to the way we test our code.
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Hope and kindness makes a difference to mental health
Sunday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and I’d like to share my personal thoughts and feelings around mental health.
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Career Immersion Event - calling all students & recent graduates
Following phenomenal feedback from 2020, the Civil Service will once again join a unique immersive careers event that helps students navigate and make informed choices about their careers. Returning for the fourth consecutive year this event is run by a …
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Supporting the next generation of Black geographers
For Black History Month 2021, we interviewed award-winning geographer, campaigner, influencer, advocate and activist - Francisca Rockey. Francisca reveals her passion for geography, its power to create a greener planet and why she founded Black Geographers.
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National Poetry Day: Poetry on the curriculum
Today is National Poetry Day in the UK, the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry.
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World Mental Health Day
‘Mental health in an unequal world’ is this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day – and it’s one which speaks to all social workers working alongside people living with mental health conditions.
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The launch of the UK Anaphylaxis Registry and its importance for UK consumers
The UK Anaphylaxis Registry has been launched today at the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology annual conference today. The registry will help us understand more about accidental allergic reactions to food. Dr Paul Turner and Ayah Wafi explain more.
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Cefas and industry science collaborations: scallop stock assessment
This is the first in a series of short blogs focussing on Cefas’ fisheries science work in partnership with the fishing industry. Cefas Scientist Andy Lawler, who specialises in commercial shellfish, is the first of our mini blog authors. This …
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My reflections of the Defence, Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability conference
This week, I attended my first ever Defence, Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) conference in Farnborough.
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Tackling reoffending through the Local Leadership and Integration Fund
We tackle the causes of reoffending and support prison leavers to turn their back on crime at a local level by empowering, funding and supporting public and third sector partnerships.
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How we’re cutting carbon emissions by 10% across our estate
[English] - [Cymraeg] The headlines on climate change are alarming. Environmental experts tell us that the world is getting warmer with more extreme heatwaves, droughts and flooding likely to occur. In August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published a …
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Embedding the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) at Companies House
Lynn Cooper explains what we’re doing to embed the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) at Companies House and highlights the benefits the profession can offer.
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Schools Commercial Team Autumn Expo 2021
Megan Thomas, Stakeholder and Engagement Manager, Schools Commercial Team explains what schools can look forward to at the upcoming Autumn Expo
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BookTrust Storytime – how libraries are supporting families to discover reading.
Guest author Annie Crombie from BookTrust, writes about BookTrust Storytime.
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How grief can affect our mental health
Losing a loved one is devastating, but what is the impact on our mental health? To mark World Mental Health Day, Chris Murray shares his experience. This blog is part five in our Bereavement and Loss series by Adam Land. …
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UKAEA’s ‘Ten New’ programme
Fusion energy has real promise as a safe and sustainable source of low-carbon energy, and could be an important part of global energy in the future, alongside renewables such as solar and wind. The UK has real leadership in this …
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The night sky in October
Having passed the equinox last month, there is now more night-time than daylight, perfect for a night of stargazing!
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Progressing to the Senior Civil Service: my journey from G6 to SCS
Our Chief Engagement and Design Officer shares her career progression journey
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Nothing to Fear
On my first day as an Associate Delivery Manager (ADM), both new to the profession and the Civil Service, I was nervously excited about getting stuck in and discovering how I could add value. I was then humbled fairly abruptly …
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How technology is assisting Tristan da Cunha to monitor compliance in its Areas to Be Avoided
In November 2020, Tristan da Cunha made international news when it designated 687,000 square kilometres of its waters as a fully protected Marine Protection Zone (MPZ) - the largest in the Atlantic. This follows-on from an important earlier announcement - …
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Introducing the Annual Health and Welfare Review
In this guest post, Jonathan Statham introduces the Annual Health and Welfare Review, a fully-funded vet visit which farmers will receive each year of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. Jonathan is a cattle vet and chair-elect for England’s Animal Health and Welfare Board.
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‘Licensed to thrill’ - for improved data accessibility
By looking at licensing from the user perspective the Geospatial Commission and Geo6 have worked together to make data licensing and data more accessible.
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The Forestry Commission co-organises the fourth annual Forestry Conference
Find out more about the 2021 Forestry Conference, held on 13 October at Newbury Racecourse, and what you can expect from the Forestry Commission on the day.
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We’re Customer Support, but who are we?
Skilful, knowledgeable and here to help: a look at our Customer Support Centre.