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How the RPC produces its opinions
Stephen Gibson outlines the process that the RPC and its secretariat use to produce opinions.
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Getting the right DBS when registering with Ofsted
Childminders and childcare workers, such as nannies, are responsible for the safety and well-being of children in their care. Ofsted is legally required to check an applicant’s suitability at the point of registration. For daycare providers, it is the provider’s responsibility …
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Threat Modelling of MoJ Forms - A Light Touch Approach
Any service can face a number of threats. A way to surface these is to run through a threat modelling assessment. Running through the process can help to prioritise and make decisions based on data the output gives us. There …
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Internships with the Regulated Industry team – Tushal’s story.
In the second blog in our series on internships, Tushal, a BSc environmental geoscience graduate shares how an internship with the EA allowed them to be part of a mission beyond the ordinary 9-5.
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What’s the cost? The economic case for trade remedies
Trade remedies protect domestic businesses against injury caused by dumped or subsidised imports, or unforeseen surges in imports. They usually take the form of ad valorem tariffs. The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) conducts investigations to determine whether to apply trade …
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Antimicrobial resistance: How we’re supporting innovative solutions to a looming global health emergency
World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is an annual global campaign from 18-24 November that raises awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global health issue worsened by the misuse of antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics. AMR can lead to …
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Apply now for a Slurry Infrastructure grant
I’m pleased to say you can now apply for a Slurry Infrastructure grant. In this round, Round 2, £74 million of grant funding is available. This is more than double the funding available in Round 1. With more funding available, we’d strongly encourage everyone who wants to improve their slurry storage to apply for a grant.
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Response to Surfers Against Sewage report
Today (21 November) there has been media coverage of a report by Surfers Against Sewage which claims 60% of inland swimming spots that they monitored would be classified as ‘poor’ if officially designated as bathing waters. To note, it is …
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PATH-SAFE: Taking a “One Health” approach to Antimicrobial Resistance
For World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, the Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and the Environment programme (PATH-SAFE) will be showcasing some of the antimicrobial resistance research activities that are underway across the programme.
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World Fisheries Day 2023 – How we're conducting research to better understand recreational freshwater fisheries in Wales and England
On World Fisheries Day Dr Dominic Berry, a member of the Environment Agency’s’ ‘I Want to Fish’ team, reflects on a recently completed research project concerning recreational freshwater fisheries in Wales and England.
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World Children’s Day: for every child, every right
“Let’s give children opportunities to fall in love with nature because you protect what you love.” — Andrea Koehle Jones Today is World Children's Day and celebrates the power of children to change the world and to support their rights and participation …
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The lease-based model of supported housing – Charity Commission view
The supported housing sector is a space where many aspects of civil society come together to meet the needs of vulnerable people. Although supported housing can be provided by local authorities, housing associations and private landlords, in many cases supported …
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The OPSS Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme: Pave your way to becoming one of our regulatory leaders
We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to join us on this exciting journey.
The Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme (RLGS) offers real-world experience across a range of teams.
Over 30 months you will have 4 rotations within the pillar areas of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) providing the opportunity for you to discover what roles really interest you and play to your strengths.
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Private Secretary, Chief Scientific Adviser's Office (HEO)
Do you have a keen interest in science and engineering and want to apply it to an exciting, fast-paced and varied role? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support the Director General/Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) and Deputy …
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Science and Project Adviser (SEO) and Science and Project Officer (HEO)
Are you a scientist or engineer who wants to apply your expertise and experience to an exciting, fast-paced and varied role? If so, we would love to hear from you! The role The two roles are based in the Chief …
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Tri-Service competition ends in medals for the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Catering Team.
Two members of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment catering team have been awarded medals at Exercise Joint Caterer. Corporal Gareth Walton and Private Dominic Salmon who represented the Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) were both awarded bronze medals in their respective categories. …
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UK NSC welcomes major new prostate cancer screening research
The UK NSC is very excited by the news, announced on International Men’s Day, of a major new prostate cancer screening trial backed by £42 million of funding from Prostate Cancer UK and the government.
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Common or Garden Antimicrobial Resistance - Two Citizen Science Projects
It's World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) and we want to share some insights into our latest Citizen Science projects. Citizen Science is when we co-create studies with people in the community. Our latest reports delve into the world of AMR in your home, specifically on home-grown food and on your chopping boards.
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A look back at the UKHSA annual conference for 2023
Our second annual conference, UKHSA2023, brought together a range of people involved in public health and health protection science for speeches, panel discussions and exhibitions. It was a fascinating and busy 2 days in Leeds, with representatives joining from across the sector.
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The Sustainable Farming Incentive: Commonly asked questions answered
In the most recent episode of the RPA podcast, we answered some of the commonly asked questions received in relation to the 2023 offer of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). We recognise that new questions may arise as even more …
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The Rural Payments Agency Podcast: Episode 7
Welcome to the seventh episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, we dive into some of the questions and feedback we’ve received at the RPA from those applying to the 2023 offer of the Sustainable Farming Incentive. After …
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The RPA Podcast - Episode 7: Transcript and Executive Summary
Executive Summary Item 1: Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023: commonly asked questions and answers There are loads of great reasons to apply to the Sustainable Faring Incentive scheme. These include enhancing productivity and resilience, while also protecting the environment your land …
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GOVERNMENT VETERINARY SERVICES (GVS) AT THE LONDON VET SHOW 2023
The Government Veterinary Services represents the community of vets working across government. We are at the London Vet Show so please stop by our stand (N70 in Hall S3) to learn more about what we do. Led by the UK …
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Setting out our vision for science in the Environment Agency
On November 22 our Chief Scientist Robert Bradburne will be formally launching the Environment Agency’s Science Strategy at the Science Profession Conference in London. Science plays such an important role in nearly everything the Environment Agency does, and this strategy …
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Meet the Modern Civil Service: Sonia Pawson
How we bring A Modern Civil Service to life and make it a reality. Hello! Welcome to the first blog in our new interview series: Meet the Modern Civil Service. The aim of this series is to showcase the people …
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Latest news from MMO's Marine Licensing Team
Kittiwake nesting towers The team granted a marine licence for a project that was the first of its kind, the installation of nesting structures for kittiwakes in Lowestoft. Ørsted is preparing to build its Hornsea Three wind farm off the …
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Update on Environment Agency investigation
Tomorrow marks two years since we announced the launch of a major investigation into potential widespread non-compliance by water and sewerage companies at wastewater treatment works. It is the largest ever criminal investigation we have undertaken to date. The investigation …
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Getting your school ready for winter
Paul McKeown works in the Department for Education’s Water Strategy Team. In this blog post, Paul shares some useful tips to help prepare your school for winter and reduce the risk of disruption that adverse weather conditions can bring.
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Join the monthly GSE Community of Practice
The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession runs a monthly Community of Practice meeting. This is open to all members of the GSE Profession to attend and is a space for members to come together to listen, learn and share …
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Why my faith is important to me
In Inter Faith Week, Tricia Olagunju, explains why her faith is important to her and how it has helped her to strive towards helping others.
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Ten years of the IPO in Southeast Asia
This year marks 10 years of the IPO’s attaché network in Southeast Asia (SE Asia). We spoke to Rachael Wood, IPO Senior Advisor for Business and International Policy in SE Asia, to learn how the team has been supporting UK businesses trading in the region since our SE Asia IP relationship began.
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World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a global threat to both animal and human health. In this blog, APHA’s Tom Chisnall explains what AMR is and how antibiotic resistant bacteria found in migratory birds, could affect farm livestock.
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Reflections on Transforming with Digital
From Justice Digital, Policy, and beyond, we have been uniting forces in an exciting ‘Transforming with Digital’ collaboration campaign co-sponsored by Gina Gill (CDIO) and Jerome Glass (DG Policy). The world is changing - fast. Earlier this month the UK …
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Improving access to justice across HMCTS
Luc Altmann, HMCTS Head of Insight shares how we’re assessing access to justice in our reformed services and using the information to improve outcomes for court users.
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Internships with the Regulated Industry team – Amani’s story
In the first of a new series all about internships, we hear from Amani about their experience as an intern with the East Midlands Regulated Industry team
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Promoting progressive AMHP anti-racist practice
It is an honour to host guest blogs from social workers, researchers and people with lived experience of health and social care. This blog addresses core challenges for Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and others involved in anti-racist mental health practice.
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Improving school attendance
Persistent school absence is one of the most significant ongoing impacts of the pandemic. The latest data shows that nearly 1 in 4 pupils were absent for 10% of school sessions in autumn 2022, nearly double the position in 2019. …
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Migrating our data from GOV.UK Platform as a Service (PaaS) to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
After learning that GOV.UK’s hosting platform PaaS is being decommissioned, the Energy Performance of Buildings Register team decided to migrate all their hosting to AWS. In this post, Barry, Developer, explains what they did.
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“Reach Out” – Domestic abuse service in Redbridge
Background Reach Out is Redbridge Council’s in-house support service for any adult or child aged 16 or over who is experiencing domestic abuse. The service provides practical help and emotional support to victims/survivors, including children and young people who have …
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Helping veterinary surgeons keep dogs and humans free from Brucella canis
Brucella canis, is an emerging issue for UK pets, owners, and the veterinary profession. The Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs) for the UK, Scotland and Wales have issued recommended advice to veterinary surgeons on Brucella canis. The advice is advisory and …