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22 May 2019 - 10:28
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Over the past decade a number of providers have built their own directories and often linked them to their proprietary products for children’s or adults social care and family services. Each directory would be limited to a specific council area. And probably limited to an organisational remit – it may have been commissioned by the council to host a wide range of social care... See more
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15 May 2019 - 12:37
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This needs to change if we are to meet the financial challenges that have become the new normal after ten years of austerity – which despite government promises that “the era of austerity is at an end” will have real on-the-ground consequences for reduced public services for years to come. This is particularly true for councils who have been some of the hardest hit by budgetary,... See more
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08 May 2019 - 11:15
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Digital Place - Building an ecosystem of digital services based on common service patterns. In my career to date, leading digital for Bristol City Council, and then working with the MHCLG Local Digital team on the Declaration, several things have become clear to me. Our services and the whole business model of local government need to be designed afresh, based on an understanding of user need,... See more
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24 Aug 2018 - 12:16
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The Improvement Service for Scotland manages a digital network on Knowledge Hub called the Scottish Public Services Network (SPSN). It brings together over 760 Scottish-led groups into a single collaborative arena, allowing members to filter and discover relevant content more easily and connect with peers across Scotland. Creating a national directory of working groups and people The... See more
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19 Jul 2018 - 08:40
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Whether you are expecting a temporary dip in activity or aim to continue the same levels of facilitation by sharing the workload, it’s worth having a plan and communicating your plan to your members. They will appreciate knowing what to expect from the group. Any patches of ‘quiet’ time can be used to your group’s advantage. Think about your members who are around over the summer and would... See more
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19 Nov 2015 - 17:30
Since 2012 those working and volunteering to deliver public services have been coming together for an annual 24 hour tweetathon called #OurDay to showcase the important work that happens every day in our communities. It’s just one day in the year to tell the story of what really happens in public services. On Wednesday 18 November the fourth #OurDay was held, and it was combined with... See more
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