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APHA's work on viruses spread by mosquitos
Friday 20th August is World Mosquito Day which is observed annually to mark the 1897 British discovery that female mosquitoes can transmit malaria to humans. In this blog, we hear from Luis Hernández-Triana and Suzanna Bell, APHA Discipline Champions and experts in the field of Vector Borne Diseases, as they tell us more about APHA’s work on this fascinating specialist area.
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Framework Service Level Agreement
The Service Level Agreement (SLA) framework is a guidance document designed to help you and your organisation develop an SLA yourselves. An effective SLA is a crucial part of any partnership working arrangements between organisations. This template has been designed specifically for partnerships between relevant authorities defined at section 33(5) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (local authorities and police forces) regarding the operation of surveillance camera systems.
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Consultation on abstraction changes to protect water resources
In today’s blog we look at coverage of the Environment Agency’s consultation on changes to the way organisations and individuals are charged to abstract water from the environment.
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The farmers who work in Defra
Some of our colleagues are also farmers. In this post, Ben Keene and Brian Longman introduce the Defra Farmer's Forum, the group which brings them together. They also share their stories. In the months that follow, we’ll hear from more farmers who either work in the Future Farming and Countryside Programme or support our work from their teams elsewhere in Defra.
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Guidance on managing the NHS diabetic eye screening register updated
PHE has updated guidance on how to manage 'missed individuals' on the DES screening register
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RAF Odiham runway upgrades completed
We’ve just finished a programme of work to upgrade the runway and associated airfield lighting at RAF Odiham in Hampshire. Why does a helicopter station need a runway? Royal Air Force Odiham is a front-line helicopter base and home of …
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Next-Gen Leadership in the Civil Service: what to expect
Caroline Murray on what today's aspiring leaders are likely to need for tomorrow. The last couple of years have been a timely reminder why world-class leadership in the Civil Service matters more than ever. The pandemic response and EU Exit …
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Apply now for the Future Leaders Academy
Are you an AA, AO or EO? Do you want to develop your leadership potential? Do you have the ambition and qualities to progress into a leadership position? Would you like to collaborate with civil servants from other departments?
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Our new guidance on improving spreadsheets in government
The Data Standards Authority has published guidance about creating and sharing spreadsheets to help people avoid errors and make their spreadsheets easy to find and use across government.
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Policy Pathway Programme- Policy Insight Sessions
Policy Insight sessions are now available for people interested in a career in policy, this is your chance to speak to a policy professional, ask questions and get advice before you take that next step.
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Wilder for Water – a New Forest project to champion cleaner water
The New Forest is one of the most visited National Parks in England. With over 6000 camping pitch spaces per day, it is certainly a popular staycation offering an opportunity not only for people to reconnect with their families and …
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Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit
In today’s blog, we look at our new welfare rules for transporting farm animals.
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Capgemini UK – Our Continued Investment in Early and Emerging Talent
Capgemini UK is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology, and engineering services. Ruth South, Head of Early and Emerging Talent Programmes, describes how the organisation has continued to invest in early and emerging talent, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A broader approach to digital regulation: Empowering users by enabling active choices online
In February 2020, we published our review of online targeting, which included a number of recommendations to government, regulators and industry, regarding how data is used to shape the online experience. In the final report, we recommended that online platforms …
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The buzz of the cut-off channel
Floods and coastal risk management officer, Simon Ross, explains how he increased the bee population by 60,000 near the Lakenheath cut-off channel.
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Civil Service Awards 2021
It’s that time again! The Civil Service Awards is back on 16 December 2021 and we want you to nominate. The popular Civil Service Awards is an annual celebration of stellar work achieved across the Civil Service, in areas ranging …
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How we brought our user-centred design professions closer together
Jen Staves explains how she and other heads of profession brought 4 user centred design professions together to get a deeper understanding of the traits they share. Their insights are shaping how these communities support each other, and work better.
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Apprenticeships - then, now and next
Spotlight on apprentices - in this blog we find out the experiences of our apprentices, including current apprentices and those who have moved into a role.
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Become an Engineering in Policy Committee member
Engineering in Policy is a network for all who are interested in the role that engineers and engineering approaches can play in government and policy making. The network has impact in four ways: we create a community who benefit from …
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Time to embed the newborn outcomes solution into clinical practice
The newborn outcomes (NBO) solution is a web-based system for referring newborn babies who screen positive for sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassaemia.
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In foster care, every child provides an opportunity to make progress and move forward
Denise Allen is a Fostering Social Worker at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council where Helen Pasco is a foster carer. The pair reflect on what they’ve learnt about fostering over the years.
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Keeping it fresh – ventilation in courts and tribunals
Ventilation is not something people usually pay much attention to, but since the pandemic we're all more aware of the air we breathe and how clean it is. Now, how we keep air fresh in courts and tribunals is on …
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Smarter Working for Your Wellbeing
Would you like to learn more about Smarter Working? Colleagues from Civil Service HR and The Charity For Civil Servants are running short informative sessions where they will share tools, tips and advice to help you work smarter.
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How we're improving advice
The Future Farming Advice team is responsible for making sure that people have the advice they need to support them through the agricultural transition and beyond. In this post, I’ll give you an overview of our work. I’ll share some of our findings and explain what we’re doing next.
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Emerging technologies team lead (G7)
The Genomics Science and Emerging Technologies Team (GSET) is a policy team, sitting within the Science, Research and Evidence Directorate working to ensure health research and healthcare are closely linked to get the maximum benefit for patients out of innovation. …
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GSE Role Modelling Blog: Head versus Heart
We make numerous decisions every day. Whether it is deciding to take an umbrella when the skies look gloomy, or volunteering for a cause when your diary is already full, these decisions can be relatively simple through to extremely challenging. …
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Working with user feedback during COVID-19
We’ve been working on how we use the feedback left on GOV.UK to support users' needs during the pandemic.
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Introducing Platform Product Management at MoJ D&T
Hello, my name is Alexandra Craciun but everyone calls me Alex or Ali. I joined the Platforms & Architecture team at MoJ Digital in October 2020 as the Product Manager for Analytical Platform. I always found it hard to give …
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UK and Iceland strengthen ties for UK Launch
The arrangement secures the Icelandic Government’s support for UK launch activities.
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Blue Planet Fund delivers first multimillion boost for global ocean recovery
The government has announced the first set of programmes to receive funding from the £500m Blue Planet Fund.
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Transfer of analytical methods
Guidance for manufacturers and contract testing laboratories on the process of transferring a method for outsourcing of testing
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Mindfulness and me: Bringing your best self to work
Our employees have access to a variety of Diversity Networks at the agency. In this blog, Sarah writes about mindfulness and how meditation can help mental health and wellbeing.
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New agriculture and horticulture innovation opportunities
In October 2021, Defra will launch the first competitions of our new Industry-led R&D Partnerships fund. This is the first of three different funds to launch in Defra’s new Farming Innovation Programme.
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An update on another encouraging year for breeding Hen Harriers in England
By Dave Slater, Director for Wildlife Licensing and Enforcement Cases at Natural England We are very pleased that 2021 has seen a further increase in the number of breeding Hen Harriers in England, with 31 breeding attempts, of which 24 …
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Launching the Government Functional Standard for Internal Audit
Our vision for the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is to gather better insights for our customers so that they can deliver better outcomes using public money. To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management and control in …
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Applications Open for facilitator/coaches for Future Leaders Academy Online 2021
The Future Leaders Academy 2021 is getting ready...Are you enthusiastic, energetic and a good communicator then you could be one of our next facilitator/coaches
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What students need to know about transitioning into higher education
Now that we’re past A level results day, many of you will be rightly thinking about what’s next. You have a lot of choice, and some of you will be heading into, or deciding whether to go onto higher education (HE). To support you on your journey, we’ve developed the below guide to …
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Help protect our beaches
Field Officer Ruth talks about our work sampling bathing water.
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Tell us what you think about the draft IDPS laboratory handbook
The PHE infectious diseases in pregnancy screening (IDPS) programme national team is seeking feedback on a draft version of the updated laboratory handbook.
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Space technology helps boost dam safety
New satellite-driven tech is being used to improve dam safety in Peru.