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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.
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Gower Salt Marsh Lamb recognised as first new protected food under new UK GI schemes
In today’s blog, we look at our new announcement that Gower Salt Marsh Lamb is now registered as a UK GI.
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What medical and dentistry school students need to know about the Incentivised Transfer Scheme
If you are eligible, your university will get in touch with you about a generous £10,000 incentive to change schools under the 2021 Medical and Dentistry School Student Incentivised Transfer Scheme.
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Making our webinars accessible by default
Our Customer Training Team is making HM Land Registry webinars accessible and open to all.
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Launch of new NHS SCID screening resources for parents and professionals
An evaluation is due to start on 6 September 2021 into screening babies for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) in England. This article describes some of the new resources for parents and professionals that have been developed for the evaluation and points you towards where you can find them.
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Diversity and Inclusion Conference - Creating a welcoming workplace for all
Take part in our Diversity and Inclusion Conference - Creating a welcoming workplace for all.
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Learn about the Benefits of Data Sharing in counter-fraud investigations
Learn about the benefits of the Digital Economy Act 2017 and the benefits of data sharing. Join this session run by the Scottish cross government counter fraud network on 1 September.
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Hey! Where's my data?
Guest blog: Howard Askew shares the benefits of the latest Data Improvement tool - List of Geospatial Data Publishers by theme or topic, and how it tackles two of the big challenges faced by users of geospatial data today.
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A view from the farm
My name is Harry Baker Cresswell. I farm Preston Mains Farm in Northumberland. I have been involved in tests and trials since 2018. It has been a great opportunity for myself and the 52 other farmers in the 23 Burns Collective to help Defra co-design the new environmental land management schemes. I'd like to share my view.
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Using DNA to identify sources of pollution in the environment
Research Scientist Kerry talks about our use of DNA technology to understand what’s in the water.
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25 years on: how the UK NSC has transformed screening for the better
To mark the committee’s 25th anniversary, Dr Angela Raffle explains how the UK NSC has helped transform screening for the better from the ‘bad old days’ of haphazard, ineffective and harmful activities.
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Geronimo the alpaca
There is misleading coverage in several media outlets including the Times and Daily Mail over the weekend about the case of Geronimo the alpaca, who has twice tested positive for TB.
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A letter to teachers from Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education
This week the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson wrote to teachers to thank them for all they've done on this year's assessments.
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Looking for a career change? Go digital
The User Researcher Career Changer role, part of the Digital Development Programme at the Home Office, helped Huzna change careers and step into a digital role. Here’s how she did it.
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SCID e-learning resource launches
We’re really pleased today to launch our new SCID screening e-learning resource.
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Don’t Stagnate - Evaluate to Innovate!
Evaluation is a powerful tool to help you investigate the merit and value of Civil Service policy, flag up any flaws, improve its quality and deliver better impact for citizens. Creating an ambitious, innovative and skilled Civil Service that can …
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2020: An insight into our scientific achievements
It is that time of year again when APHA produces a formal review of its science, this year looking back over 2020. Read on for some of the highlights and link to the full report.
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Grade Appeals: What can I do if I think my grade is wrong? How do I appeal? What will happen if I appeal? Your questions answered
Earlier this year, the government announced that students will not take formal GCSE, AS and A level exams this summer and will instead be awarded grades determined by their teachers' judgements, based on a range of evidence like mock exams, …