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WHO highlights role of screening and vaccination in reaching hepatitis B control targets
An expert group at the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted the success of the UK in achieving regional hepatitis B control targets.
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Charting progress: the English Atlantic Bluefin Tuna catch, tag and release programme
Last month, the first ever CHART (CatcH And Release Tagging) pilot programme went live in England, with the start of the 13 week-long Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (ABT) fishing season. From 16th August, flying their specially designed CHART flags and with …
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National Inclusion Week : The only man
When the GSE Diversity and Inclusivity Action Group (DIAG) was setting up their first three working groups I volunteered for the Women’s Working Group (WWG). I was the only man to volunteer. It made sense for me to be part …
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National Inclusion Week at HMRC, Dom’s Summer Diversity Internship experience
Dom recently graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in Psychology. Through our multi-award winning Civil Service Summer Diversity Internship Programme (SDIP) Dom joined our organisation for 8 weeks over summer 2021. The SDIP is a great way …
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Cervical Screening Saves Lives – evaluating the national campaign
An evaluation of the campaign shows there appears to have been a broadly positive impact and this can be used to help plan future interventions.
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Wildlife Trusts funding coverage
The Wildlife Trusts raise £25m in a year to help aid nature recovery
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Meet the new Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work: Chloe Smith MP
Chloe Smith MP was appointed the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work in September 2021. Learn more about the Minister, her brief and the work of the Disability Unit. Chloe Smith MP I am delighted to be appointed as …
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GFiE - National Inclusion Week 2021
'All employees feel more motivated when they feel that they are able to be their true selves at work'. For inclusion week we are talking to the MoD and the National Autistic Society (NAS) about how they are working in …
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Podcast: Collecting information from users
Struggle to collect information from your users? Hear from the GDS team that’s trying to make every form on GOV.UK accessible, easy to use and quick to process.
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COP 26 - how going one step greener can help the planet
In the lead up to COP26, to mark the Together for our Planet campaign, we want to hear how you’re helping to tackle climate change. Whether it's cycling to work or eating last night's leftovers for lunch, get involved! Around …
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Answering farmers' questions about the Sustainable Farming Incentive - part 2
The Farming Forum recently held a Q&A session with Janet Hughes, Defra’s Future Farming and Countryside Programme Director. Farmers were invited to submit their questions about the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Clive Bailye, Director of the Farming Forum, put the most-asked questions to Janet. This is part 2 of 2.
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How can public health nurses help deliver the Healthy Child Programme this winter?
This blog considers the challenges to children’s health this winter, and the ways in which health visitors and school nurses as clinicians and leaders of local services can advise and support families and young people to protect their health as part of the Healthy Child Programme.
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How Do Government Vets Protect the UK from Rabies? World Rabies Day 2021
Rabies across the world and the UK A ‘global day of action and awareness for rabies prevention’ led by the Rabies Alliance, who work with the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations), OIE (World organisation for Animal Health), WHO (World Health …
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APHA’s vital international outreach helps to tackle rabies around the world
As a major disease threat to animal and human health, rabies is high on APHA’s agenda. Learn how we are actively involved in delivering exemplary global outreach programmes in countries where rabies is present, working towards global elimination of rabies deaths by 2030.
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Royal Society Policy Associates
Placements sought for Royal Society Policy Associates – deadline Friday 15th October 2021 Would you be in interested in hosting a Royal Society-funded researcher in your team starting between October 2021 and March 2022? This year's cohort of 'Policy Associates' …
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HEO Technical Advisers at the Export Control Joint Unit
The Department for International Trade are looking for scientist and engineers interested in becoming Technical Advisers (HEO grade) at the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU). The posts attract a substantial specialist pay enhancement. ECJU provides operational delivery, technical and policy …
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Training Estate delivery successes support Armed Forces
MOD land is held solely for the purpose of training the Armed Forces. Managing this land to enable the military to prepare for real-life situations is a crucial part of DIO’s role.
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National Inclusion Week : GSE Diversity and Inclusivity Action Group (DIAG)
It is National Inclusion Week and many of us are doing something to recognise it. Here in the Government Science & Engineering (GSE) Profession I volunteered to write three blogs to celebrate National Inclusion week. The first, is reminding you …
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England’s riverbanks and watercourses to be planted with new woodland
Positive coverage of Defra’s new Woodlands for Water project which aims to plant over 3,000 trees along England’s rivers, in partnership with the Rivers Trust, National Trust, Woodland Trust and the Beaver Trust.
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Updated data integrity requirements for GLP Monitoring Programme members
Members should conduct a documented review of their existing data integrity processes against the new OECD document to ensure that they fully comply and any required changes or additions are implemented.
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Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi explains the importance of vaccines for pupils aged 12 and up and condemns those "spreading conspiracy theories and targeting teachers and pupils at the school gates"
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has today written in the Telegraph about the importance of keeping school attendance high and the role of the vaccine in that.
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Inclusion – more than just a word
As people around the UK take part in events to mark National Inclusion Week, Ahana Ogle shares her experiences of being on the Civil Service Autism Exchange Programme.
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National Inclusion Week at HMRC, Christine’s Story
National Inclusion week 2021 will take place from 27 September until 3 October with a focus on this year’s theme of #UnitedForInclusion. We celebrate National Inclusion week to recognise the support we offer to colleagues to make sure no one …
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Helping MOT garages manage test demand in the autumn
MOT demand could be higher this autumn so we've updated our toolkit to help you.
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New report underlines need for joined-up action to protect rivers
Today’s blog looks at a new report underlining the need for a joined-up approach to improve river health.
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Civil Service Fast Stream Campaign for 2022
Applications are now open for the Science and Engineering Fast Stream 2022 intake. Apply today!
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11 things to remember for university this year
Throughout the pandemic young people have made big sacrifices, but thanks to the Covid-19 vaccine programme, which has meant the easing of national restrictions, there is an exciting outlook for the academic year ahead. This blog lists some important things to know for students starting or returning to university this year.
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100th candidate completes NHS newborn hearing screening competency assessment
The 100th candidate successfully completed the external competency assessment (ECA) in September 2021.
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One-In, Some-Out: should government set itself a target or control framework to reduce regulatory impacts?
Committee member Jonathan Cave discusses some of the issues to think about if considering a 'One-in, X-out' approach to controlling regulation.
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Winter vaccinations offer twice the peace of mind
Millions of eligible people, including care staff, are now being offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine. Natasha Edwards, Registered Manager at Evergreen Care Home, explains why she and her colleagues are fully behind the booster AND the winter flu jab.
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NHSP standards consultation responses and supporting data report published
We have published a summary of the responses received, as well as a data report to provide evidence for the proposed changes in response to comments received.
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NHS newborn hearing screening: 11 million babies and counting
The NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme has played a major role in identifying moderate to profound hearing loss in newborn babies in England and has reached another major milestone, having now screened 11 million babies.
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National Eye Health Week: How might my child benefit from the ‘Glasses in Classes’ pilot?
Good eyesight in children can have a huge effect on literacy and academic attainment. If a child cannot see the board properly or read their book it can affect their progress at school. Reading is key to unlocking the rest …
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Working with an Independent Evaluator
An independent evaluator has been brought on board to assure the end-to-end delivery of the Online Safety Data Initiative (OSDI).
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Black History Month 2021: Black Women in Public Life - 'Our stories have power'
Join us on 7 October 2021 to hear from prominent Black women in public life – ‘Our stories have power’ - a collaborative national online event to celebrate Black History Month brought to you by Civil Service Local East, South-East and London (ESEL) and the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) Race network - BAMEnet.
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Reset, Regroup, Restart - It’s time to take our finger off the pause button
We are hosting a Civil Service Local Connect event aimed at those who manage teams returning to the office post covid.
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You said, we did – NIPT result templates
You told us you wanted result templates to provide lower chance results to women following non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screening.
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WHO updates guideline levels for air pollutants
In today’s blog we look at media coverage of the World Health Organization’s updated guidelines for air pollutants.
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APHA Virologist co-directing the new UK - International Global Coronavirus Network (UK-ICN)
APHA Lead Scientist and world-renowned virologist Dr Sharon Brookes is co-directing a new network linked to our expanding Coronavirus programme. Find out how APHA will provide crucial advice to stakeholders, policy makers and key international bodies in this exciting new initiative.
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Using my identity and areas of difference to drive authentic, community-led social work
Patriche Bentick discusses her journey to become a Senior Practitioner at Camden Council and making tangible change for Black and Ethnic Minority social workers, communities and children.