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Exploring the science of droughts
The Environment Agency has undertaken its largest ever consultation of drought experts in England. The project pulled together the latest knowledge on drought, identifying what is known and what is not yet known about the topic.
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How we’re harnessing the power of IoT to safeguard our trees
In National Tree Week, Defra technology innovation consultant Jon Griffiths shares his insight on how a collaborative project has been investigating where Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology could help monitor tree growth, and support research into the role trees play in tackling climate change.
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Data and the pensions administration journey
When it comes to pension schemes, how do we achieve operational sustainability, solve the administration dilemma and make the journey easier? In this blog we reflect on the steps schemes can take to lighten the load imposed by poor data, leading to increased automation levels and more engaging digital offerings.
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Internships with the Regulated Industry team – Sankari’s story.
In the third of our series, we hear from Sankari, a master’s student at Sheffield Hallam University about their experience as an intern with the East Midlands Regulated Industry team.
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LIFE in the Ravines: planting for the future
It is no easy feat, hefting heavy gear across rugged terrain, with young, tender saplings in tow. But that’s exactly the task of our amazing woodland restoration teams as they set about tree planting in the autumn and winter seasons. …
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Let’s give social work with older people the recognition it deserves
I am delighted to host this blog from Gerry Nosowska, founder and Director of Effective Practice, which supported the Social Work with Older People research project. For too long, this vital area of practice has been largely unseen. Hopefully, as we build a stronger evidence base, more social workers will be deployed to work with older people and their carers.
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APHA Science Advisory Board Vacancies
APHA are seeking two external board members to join their APHA Science Advisory Board (SAB). This is an exciting opportunity to work with, challenge and support senior scientists within the APHA Science Directorate in delivering new research to inform strategy, …
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Get involved with the launch of early access to GOV.UK Forms
Find out how we’re making digital forms simple to set up and quick to process and how you can create a trial account to start building your own new forms.
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Melin Llynon - Not your run of the mill food business
We spoke to Richard from Melin Llynon, a pastry chef and chocolatier bringing new life to the last surviving windmill in Wales. He told us all about his relationship with his Environmental Health Officer from Isle of Anglesey County Council and how it’s helped him to achieve and maintain a top food hygiene rating.
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Instagram café’s food hygiene rating shows they have both substance and style
We spoke to Ryan Rowe from Cardiff café, LetThemSeeCake. This blog is part of our celebration campaign marking 10 years of mandatory display of Food Hygiene Ratings in Wales.
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RPA grants and rural payments
RPA offers a wide range of grants and rural payments to farmers, businesses and local authorities. In this blog, and an upcoming series, we will be looking at the grants available in more detail, using case studies to showcase those …
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VMD’s PATH-SAFE project – an update on AMR surveillance
The Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATH-SAFE) programme uses the latest DNA-sequencing technology and environmental sampling to improve the detection and tracking of foodborne disease and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The programme which is being led by the Food …
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The value of social care in the Topol Digital Fellowship
As a social care representative in the Topol Digital Fellowship, Preet Shergill, is committed to bridging the gap between offline and digital services and data, making sure social care professionals have equal access to transformative resources and opportunities. Find out more...
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The Countryside Code: CBBC Newsround
By Bruce Cutts Senior Advisor, Natural England The Countryside Code is a guide to the outdoors. Whether you’re in the countryside, enjoying the coast, our waterways or an urban park, it’s there to help guide all of us through nature. …
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We Are Strategic Command with WO2 Joseph Washington
In our latest article, we caught up with Joseph Washington, who talks about his role and what it’s like being on deployment in the Falklands Islands. Interviewer: Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your role? WO2 Joseph Washington: …
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Introducing the Driver and vehicles account
DVLA’s new online service, the Driver and vehicles account, allows motorists to view their driver and vehicle information in one place and receive digital tax reminders. Rebecca Naylor, Service Designer, tells us more.
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Autumn Statement 2023: what does it mean for apprenticeships?
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined the latest plans for the British economy in the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November. You can read more about this year’s autumn statement here. The Chancellor focused on economic growth, making it clear that building …
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Understanding antimicrobial resistance in foodborne pathogens
AMR has been identified as one of the most pressing global challenges we face this century. Through projects such as IID3, we are able to learn more about AMR in foodborne pathogens with the aim of supporting work to prevent the spread. Part of our World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) series of blogs.
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A Skilled Civil Service: the Policy Profession
A guest blog by Toyin Owolabi, Policy Profession HR Business Partner Civil Service policy professionals live and work in locations all across the UK. Some are based in cities, others in more rural areas. Regardless of location, they live alongside …
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Carers' Rights Day 2023
Alex Chisholm and Rebecca Sudworth, Civil Service Permanent Secretary Lead and Deputy Lead for Carers, acknowledge the contribution of all our civil servant carers. Today is Carers’ Rights Day which provides a welcome opportunity to recognise the contribution of our carers. Around a fifth …
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Share your views on public design
Serena Nϋsing from Civil Service's Policy Profession invites people who work in design in the UK public sector to participate in a national survey.
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What we’re doing to speed up clinical trials in the UK
The government has published its full response to Lord O’Shaughnessy’s independent review into commercial clinical trials in the UK. The response outlines plans to make the UK one of the best places in the world to conduct clinical trials …
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The England Species Reintroduction Taskforce - the story continues
By Dr Andy Clements, Chair of the England Species Reintroductions Taskforce The England Species Reintroduction Taskforce is coming up to a year old and, having established membership, we held our first meeting (of four so far this year) in February …
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Raising AMR awareness globally
This World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) we have invited colleagues from the three agencies in the UK Reference Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance to share what they are doing to build AMR awareness internationally.
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Power of Attorney stories: Kamlesh
[English] - [Cymraeg] A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows you to nominate someone you trust, known as an attorney, to step in if you lose the mental capacity to make certain decisions yourself. They are legal documents that cover …
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From red tape to rapid progress: how digital reform is reshaping government
Key to systemic reform is collaboration. Read more about why we are reforming the system and the four key pillars of work taking place in our latest CDDO blog by Angus Montgomery, Head of Strategic Projects at CDDO.
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Inclusive language by design
Designing inclusively ensures we do not unintentionally exclude or disadvantage the people we build our services for. Sarraounia and Cara share how we’re guiding inclusive language by design.
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Working Collaboratively Across Professions
Working in a multi-disciplinary team is important to deliver great services. Equally, it is important to make time for community. There are lots of ways we work in collaboration with our users and professionals in DfE (Department for Education). Our …
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Seminar explains process of planning and running an in-service evaluation
Nearly 100 people logged on to the second UK NSC web-based seminar, which focused on planning and implementing an in-service evaluation.
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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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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 …