New property strategy launched by UK Government
Mark Chivers, Government Chief Property Officer and Director General from the Government Property, heralds the new property strategy launched by the UK Government.
Big data and analytics services and software
Crown Commercial Service explains how a new ‘first of its kind’ agreement, specifically for big data and analytics services and software, is launched to help the public sector continue on its digital transformation journey.
Climate change efforts in Denmark’s Ministry of Environment
Denmark’s Ministry of Environment is leading the nation’s efforts on climate change mitigation and developing a circular economy.
Achieving net zero: decarbonising the NHS and the public sector
In this Q&A with Simon Duncan, the Director of B2B Solutions at E.ON, he outlines the key considerations for decarbonising the NHS and the public sector.
Why are UK police legitimacy and community relations so low?
Police legitimacy is at an all time low in England and Wales following a plethora of scandals from murder, misogyny, violence against women, racism and profiling which have come more and more to the fore over the past few years.
Research finds that 97% of women in the UK have been sexually harassed
An investigation by UN Women UK found that 97% of women surveyed have been sexually harassed, with a further 96% not reporting those situations because of the belief that it would not change anything.
NHS green plans driving action
Dr Nick Watts, Chief Sustainability Officer of the NHS, reveals how the NHS green plans are driving action.
Automation in Government: Harnessing Technology to Transform Services
Digital transformation in government is shifting to prioritise expanding the role of digital technologies, such as automation, in service delivery.
Consuming cranberries could improve memory and prevent dementia
Including cranberries in your diet has a whole host of benefits - it can improve memory and brain function, lower ‘bad’ cholesterol and prevent dementia.
Does a pedagogical approach impact an education setting?
Rageena Tahir, Head of EYFS at Fennies Nurseries, ponders if a pedagogical approach impacts an education setting for a child.
Osteoporosis: An important NCD component of WHO’s vision for healthy ageing
World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, describes what we need to know about osteoporosis prevention, management and treatment, an integral component of their vision for healthy ageing.
Public procurement: CCS technology frameworks
Open Access Government provides an update on Crown Commercial Service technology frameworks, as part of the wider picture of public procurement in the UK.
It’s time to get your ducks in a row: keeping track of telecoms assets
Most people are familiar with the saying “to have all your ducks in a row” - everything properly organised and under control. However, when it comes to telecoms, this is rarely the case.
Precision radiotherapy: Our most effective cancer treatment
David Bloomfield, Consultant in Clinical Oncology Sussex Cancer Centre, argues that precision radiotherapy is our most effective cancer treatment and should be available to everyone with cancer, but workforce planning is failing our patients.
Maximising operational efficiency with the new Gemini™ Scanner
OPEX® unveils its new Gemini™ Scanner with Right-Speed™ scanning technology
OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in Next Generation Automation for almost 50 years, has introduced...
The Oslo Medicines Initiative: Making people’s access to medicines a reality
WHO Regional Office for Europe and the Ministry of Health and Care Services, Norway, reveal how making people’s access to medicines is a reality thanks to the Oslo Medicines Initiative.
Long COVID lessons learned beyond the pandemic
The Long COVID lessons learned beyond the COVID-19 pandemic are detailed here by leading Professors working on the University College London STIMULATE-ICP programme.
Building a sustainable medicines supply chain
Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director, describes why tackling wasted medicines is key to delivering a Net Zero NHS.
Time to proactively prioritize mental health
Jackie Mellese, Communication Manager at Mental Health Europe, argues that within the current context of a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous), we must prioritize mental health and make it everybody’s business.
Understanding scope 3: Why supporting suppliers to cut carbon is good for everyone
Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal, explores how Scope 3 standards offer a new perspective and a clear path forward for those ready to take the next steps on their decarbonisation journey.