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Alex Spence
411d ago
EXCL: I've been leaked a personal minute from Boris Johnson to cabinet ministers in which he says wants to turn the public GOV.UK site into a platform for "targeted and personalised" data to be gathered in the run-up to Brexit. buzzfeed.com/alexspence/bor…
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Woke up a slight sore throat so thought I'd do the right thing & get a Covid test. Official Gov.uk website now demanding I share my information with an American Credit Check Company.
No way that's good news. pic.twitter.com/VorgyJwJ79
letters appeared on gov.uk late last night:
1. Brexit Sec Barclay says “insufficient time to complete work” to plan no deal mitigations if left till last days of October
2. Asks for Commission to allow bilateral (eg UK-Fr etc) prep
3. Barnier says No - pass WA pic.twitter.com/MHK8lRxRu8
We have contacted Government regarding the collection of personal data on gov.uk in order to fully understand its approach to compliance with data protection law and whether any further action is necessary. pic.twitter.com/JDfIKdP4Xv
Enter your postcode and find out what Covid restrictions are in place locally.
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Such an important tool should be hosted on GOV.UK, not reliant on @dracos's goodwill to build it, maintain it and keep it up to date.
Reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability - GOV.UK a range of reasonable adjustment guidances developed by Public Health England. Including dysphasia, constipation and annual health checks. Plus many more. gov.uk/government/col…
A beta version of the new gov.uk #COVID19 data dashboard is now available: coronavirus-staging.data.gov.uk Please don't @ me with any comments or suggestions - there is a feedback button at the top of the page.
Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2017 [PAS] - Official statistics announcement - GOV.UK First #camhs prevalence survey since 2004 out today. I'll be discussing this on @VictoriaLIVE today10.45 @rcpsych gov.uk/government/sta…
Want to know the mental health and wellbeing impact of covid? Read this: Important @Phe_uk national health surveillance work from COVID-19: mental health and wellbeing surveillance report - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Great that @sajidjavid plans simple online scheme to register EU nationals so they can stay here. Good luck Saj: for months I’ve tried to register my identity with gov.uk to access services & attached is just one of many fails. & I have UK passport. pic.twitter.com/t15HS6sHlH
Almost every EU govt site (inc gov.uk) as well as sensitive public health pages on NHS & others (HIV, abortion, mental health sites) have dozens of ad trackers on them that haven’t been disclosed to users. My @FT story here - on.ft.com/2F8WPk9
The gov.uk "Climate Change Explained" page has been updated for the first time in a few years. A short but hopefully useful intro to the science gov.uk/guidance/clima….
Guidance on social distancing includes advice for all pregnant women to self isolate - GOV.UK
I’m hearing that PREGNANT HEALTHCARE WORKERS are still being told to come to work. Please no. gov.uk/government/pub…
Guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 - GOV.UK Vital advice for people with cancer: please share widely. gov.uk/government/pub…
News story announced on GOV.UK Health minister: NHS must lead the world in genomic healthcare gov.uk/government/new…
£2 million investment to help NHS achieve zero inpatient suicide ambition - GOV.UK. Very proud to have launched @Zer0Suicide and socialised the conversation ‘about zero’ with @TheMindEdTrust & @DrG_NHS gov.uk/government/new…
Want to ensure Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson don’t steal your gov.uk data for their own use?
Follow this link and switch the options OFF
Pls RT
gov.uk/help/cookies
If you’ve changed address, or you’re off to university soon, or you’ve forgotten where you’re registered, FIND OUT HOW TO VOTE 🗳
Register to vote - GOV.UK gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Our latest report for @PHE_uk published today, led by Prof Ann McNeill & colleagues @KingsNRG. Vaping in England: evidence update March 2020 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
We are grateful to the @mfa_russia for giving our briefing on the Salisbury incident from the British Ambassador to Moscow more prominence. Read the full account, publicly available on Gov.UK, here ow.ly/koPJ30jciVl pic.twitter.com/oLFa3AGLnB
Please make sure you and everyone else eligible can vote in EU elections on May 23. EU Nationals must send an additional form. Details here. Please RT. Types of election, referendums, and who can vote: European Parliament - GOV.UK gov.uk/elections-in-t…
👏hats off to the civil servant that produced this 'Climate change explained' gov.uk page - one of the best plain English explanations I've seen in years. Highly recommended for friends, colleagues etc. that want a quick explanation. gov.uk/guidance/clima…
Interesting prevalence data here
Look at the prevalence in younger people in the South East
Sero-surveillance of COVID-19 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
I've been thinking on this and I really really like this gov.uk explainer on #climatechange. Really well written on where the evidence base is. If someone asks me for a primer on the science this is where I'll send them gov.uk/guidance/clima… (ht @mammuthus)
Full report of the social care task force and sub groups. Social Care Sector COVID-19 Support Taskforce: report on first phase of COVID-19 pandemic - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
@NHSX is hiring... a deputy director for data policy and 35 other roles... come and join a fantastic team. All jobs advertised on civil service jobs Deputy Director – Data Policy - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?…
Over on GOV.UK we recently added the Dataset schema.org type to our "statistical dataset" pages. We'll be gradually fleshing this out over time as more metadata becomes available, and expanding it to our other statistics document types.
The future of public health: the National Institute for Health Protection and other public health functions - released yesterday GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
We're delighted to have supported the work of the Open Research Data Task Force over the last 18 months - final report published today on GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
You’ve got today and tomorrow left to register to vote. Don’t delay! Register to vote - GOV.UK gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Supporting disabled people through the coronavirus outbreak - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Flooding and mental health: essential information for frontline responders - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
In case you missed it ! Chief Social Worker for Adults' annual report: 2017 to 2018 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Detentions under the Mental Health Act - GOV.UK Ethnicity facts and figures ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/mental-…
Access 32,000 #UKAid Research and Evidence papers– 'Research for Development' on GOV.UK, mobile friendly 👉🏽 gov.uk/dfid-research-… 🔍📈📊🔬💡 pic.twitter.com/p9Np9Iz1jw
Govt spox tells me this is normal and legal, the data is anonymised, and it’s only about improving the efficiency of GOV.UK. OK, so why is it being done now with haste, and through the no-deal XO committee? They had no answer for that. buzzfeed.com/alexspence/bor…
Govt departments have been told to urgently share data they collect about GOV.UK usage with the Cabinet Office's GDS unit.
In an email, Dominic Cummings told senior officials this was "TOP PRIORITY". buzzfeed.com/alexspence/bor…
You will soon be able to enter your postcode into the Gov.uk site to receive a message confirming that I haven't a clue what the rules in your area are either.
#covidbriefing
Gov.uk just published the BAME/COVID report
Then immediately removed the link
Someone’s getting fired pic.twitter.com/0rTWuuoN8R
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Piece of cake, right?
Not quite
I just had a go on the Gov.uk site to see what I'd need to do if I were a business that traded with the EU...
- Update all my import/export processes
- Make customs declarations for all imports/exports
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Leaked docs show the plan is to add extra tracking to GOV.UK users so the Cabinet Office can "have data for the entire journey of a user", from point of entry "through the service journey to completion". At present, analytics are collected by individual depts.
Today is YOUR LAST DAY to register to vote in the European Elections (on 23 May). Do it now. Not voting doesn’t teach politicians anything. Voting does. Tell them again.
Register to vote - GOV.UK gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Travelling to Europe after 29 March? You may need to renew your passport earlier than planned. Check your passport is still valid for travel at https://t.co/826ZieAYwG: passport.service.gov.uk/check-a-passpo… pic.twitter.com/BCc7p1fx0s
UK, Norway and Iceland sign trade continuity agreement - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Response to FT article and Twitter thread by Peter Foster - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Here is the guidance from govt on exactly what’s allowed and what’s not- Full guidance on staying at home and away from others - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Very happy to report that the list of nine protected characteristics on gov.uk now correctly lists #sexnotgender having flagged up their error last week gov.uk/discrimination…
We've launched an 8-week consultation on a new duty to support a 'public health' approach to preventing serious violence.
Find out more and get involved on https://t.co/826ZieAYwG: gov.uk/government/new…
#KnifeFree #SeriousViolenceSummit pic.twitter.com/rTcd7hauea
Legal Opinion on Joint Instrument and Unilateral Declaration concerning the Withdrawal Agreement - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Joint statement on the disappearance of Jamal #Khashoggi by Foreign Ministers from the #UK, #France and #Germany - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
The rejected petition list on Gov.uk is a hoot. It's basically a nationwide suggestion box (which I now plan to read through any time I need cheering up, thanks @VeryBigNews): petition.parliament.uk/petitions?page…
Always good to see gov.uk keeping up with the changes. Always good to see diversity (Brokenshire is not wearing a tie) pic.twitter.com/RZOXMnxbCf
We are looking for 20 LAs to work with us on our new programme: £84 million. Strengthening families, protecting children (SFPC) programme - GOV.UK gov.uk/guidance/stren…
Today we have launched the UK's Geospatial Strategy - a 5 year plan for developing the UK's location data framework #UKGeospatialStrategy #UnlockingLocation
Please visit our GOV.UK pages to learn more.
gov.uk/government/pub… pic.twitter.com/Mme9ZTFp9h
New guidance published today: relevant to all those practitioners working with vulnerable children & their families.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Gov.uk have just published extensive guidance on making sure social media output is #accessible - useful for any organisation wanting to make inclusive content gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/guidance/digit…
🚨Students! If you moved house in September/ October, register to vote at your new address as well as your home town! Then you have control over where to vote.
@WMLibDems #GE2019 #generalelection2019
Register to vote - GOV.UK gov.uk/register-to-vo…
£10 million research competition launched to tackle antimicrobial resistance - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
“Elephants are one of the world’s most iconic animals and we must do all we can to protect them for future generations” #MichaelGove on the rapid introduction to Parliament today of one of the toughest ivory bans #StopWildlifeCrime: GOV.UK ow.ly/ZXmK30k8mR6 pic.twitter.com/QAdW59PQ6N
Update: 6,968 new #COVID19 cases in UK in past 24 hours, acc to Gov.uk dashboard.
UK case trajectory remains in line with France/Spain.
Rising - but at a slower rate than previous weeks.
Doubling time for cases currently about 30 days on basis of past week pic.twitter.com/9qtXhwoOPB
A long way to go....a picture of beef cows with no ear tags.
Dairy industry to join together to manage milk supply - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
This is latest govt advice - COVID-19: guidance on residential care provision - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
I am astonished - look what the GOV.UK team did for my last day! 🥺💖 pic.twitter.com/hNHNgmuEmV
Travelling to Europe after 29 March?
You may need to take extra steps before you travel. Check what you need to do at https://t.co/NVd0nY0fNv: bit.ly/2SadZ5l
#PrepareforEUExit
This👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 #techRapidly
Now people 💥💥💥💥💥
This is the spec what can we do to get it manufactured fast and it doesn’t matter if it’s not perfect (🤦🏼♀️)
Rapidly manufactured ventilator system specification - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Are you a member of the #WindrushGeneration? The consultation on the design of the compensation scheme has been extended until 16 November. Share your views on https://t.co/826ZieAYwG: gov.uk/government/con… pic.twitter.com/ckO72n2jo9
Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable adults - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
@AnnMemmott @autismage “We have checked with DVLA. They tell us that the Gov.uk online guidance was wrong previously. The DVLA’s policy says that autistic people should notify them. We are questioning the justification for this with them, as we know that this will cause concern for...
There is NO EVIDENCE the virus is circulating in pets or other animals in the U.K. Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people in England with animals - GOV.UK gov.uk/guidance/coron…
Arrest of Ambassador to Iran: Foreign Secretary statement - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
This is such an important consultation, please comment and retweet Learning disability and autism training for health and care staff - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/con…
Joint statement from Prime Minister May, Chancellor Merkel and President Macron following President Trump’s statement on Iran - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Please don’t miss the opportunity to have your say. Tonight is the deadline to register to vote #GE2019 - GOV.UK gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Here is the link to the UK 5-year action plan for antimicrobial resistance 2019 to 2024 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Travelling to Europe after 29 March?
You may need to take extra steps before you travel. Check what you need to do at https://t.co/NVd0nY0fNv: bit.ly/2SecHGM
#PrepareforEUExit
We've created a guide on evaluating digital health products, and it's LIVE on GOV.UK 🎉 #PHEDigital
gov.uk/government/col…
@MattHancock The gov.uk site currently says this, and is dated two days ago. What changed yesterday? pic.twitter.com/nmd2jBpnXt
Masks: type IIR from Cardinal Health – destroy affected lots (MDA/2020/021) - GOV.UK - Foam strip on the mask can flake and enter the wearer’s airway or mouth; ties and/or stitching may detach from the mask. gov.uk/drug-device-al…
Hundreds of thousands of benefits claimants could be unable to register for the new #UniversalCredit digital service because of problems using the government’s online identity system Gov.UK Verify, according to new figures bit.ly/2DXVyum
Having made my first speech on this years ago, I’m especially thrilled to announce this.
Approval for new trial to prevent Group B Strep in newborn babies - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): reuse of medicines in a care home or hospice - GOV.UK
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I wrote this blog post back in 2014 in response to Google selling AdWords to obvious GOV.UK lookalike scammers. (1/3) gds.blog.gov.uk/2014/03/02/rep…
U.K. and EP elections: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster's letter to the Electoral Commission: 1 April 2019 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Moral and Ethical Advisory Group - GOV.UK for those who have asked what was happening to the Committee on the Ethics of Pandemic Influenza when we needed it. gov.uk/government/gro…
Comprehensive new funding package for councils to help address coronavirus pressures and cover lost income during the pandemic - via GOV.UK @ADPHUK gov.uk/government/new…
Gove at last delivers legislation to ban wild animals in circuses - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
The Government has just sent a text message to everyone registered with gov.uk urging them to stay home to protect the NHS and save lives
The comms strategy is ramping up pic.twitter.com/pU4Bg7SCxK
Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable adults - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Everyone working on GOV.UK right now is doing a bloody amazing job 👏👏👏Look what they made! gov.uk/coronavirus
CILIP joins calls for Public Inquiry into Govt's proposal to make a rush transfer of GOV.UK data to Cabinet Office, allegedly for "Brexit planning", to ensure proper scrutiny and safeguarding of civil liberties cilip.org.uk/news/469254/CI…
Weekly COVID-19 surveillance report published - GOV.UK
This is a handy resource for PH COVID related data.
I’ve been taking an interest in the rolling study involving 200 GP practices swabbing people presenting with Flu/LRT symptoms
gov.uk/government/new…
Thanks for the feedback. My tweet seems to have garnered much interest. I was quoting a senior visiting foreign dignitary making a speech on positive prospects for our trading relationship. DIT analysis/data from our excellent analytical team available at gov.uk twitter.com/antoniaromeouk…
It has been reported that members are experiencing issues with downloading the new General Licences forms from the Gov.uk website due to the volume of interest. To help, you can download them on the CLA's website here: cla.org.uk/general-licenc…
Where is the archive representation on these groups? @DCMS @UkNatArchives Cultural Renewal Taskforce and supporting Working Groups - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/gro…
2/2 we've counted all deaths where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate as“deaths involving COVID-19”; GOV.UK figures based on deaths occurring to date, among hospital patients who tested positive for COVID-19, & include deaths not yet registered.(ONS)
Leaving the EU means separation also from #EEA states-the ties that bind. UK and EEA EFTA States sign Separation Agreement - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Here’s the latest UK update on using medicines like ibuprofen in #coronavirus...
Bottom line: it’s OK!
More info at gov.uk. pic.twitter.com/bdk8SAaxkc
IMPORTANT: Blood cancer patients can register on GOV.UK as vulnerable. This will allow you to have food parcels delivered, along with access to special delivery slots with the supermarket.
Register yourself, or on behalf of someone else: gov.uk/coronavirus-ex…
Just published, on a Sunday, on a bank holiday weekend, in half term... Planning guide for early years and childcare settings - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
There's a new way to find research and statistics on GOV.UK, and we're open to feedback. Much of the work is under the hood but it's always good to hear about surface-level things too. pic.twitter.com/bcXWftMoHm
An alpha payments service which is the same as some GOV.UK Pay functionality but explicitly doesn't use it, passed its assessment despite the panel clearly being unimpressed by the duplication.
gov.uk/service-standa…
So the health secretary is tweeting a paywalled article in the Telegraph that contradicts the official gov.uk advice for clinically extremely vulnerable people. Another great day in UK health policy. pic.twitter.com/sMCi2KKhEP
This is useful. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam's Op-Ed - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Extended deadline with accessible formats Independent Review of the Mental Health Act - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/gro…
Statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on schools and childcare reopening - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
As ever, @GDSTeam doing things to benchmark standard. It's #ResearchOps gold. A guide for data and privacy in research from the GOV.UK Service Manual: gov.uk/service-manual…
@jwaterworth, you produced this, right?
Government response to the 'First 1000 days of life' report - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Net Zero Review launched to support UK's world leading climate commitment - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
New @mhclg guidelines on #housing #ageing #disability. Let's hope they make a difference
Housing for older and disabled people - GOV.UK
gov.uk/guidance/housi…
Government appoints first National Adviser for LGBT Health and appoints 12 people to the new National LGBT Advisory Panel - GOV.UK #LGBT #LGBTActionPlan gov.uk/government/new…
@majhanlaurence Still live on the gov.uk website
Keep the #Brexit term trending
#Brexit #Brexit #Brexit #Brexit
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Gov.uk has a very good feature where you can see what your tax is spent on. I went on it to learn that I spent roughly ten times more servicing the UK debt interest, than on contributions to the EU budget.
Can we get that on the side of a bus?
Important that this country reads, accepts responsibility and learns from this. #windrush Windrush lessons learned review by Wendy Williams - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Visit gov.uk to register to vote before Tuesday. Students remember it’s ok to be registered in two places as long as you vote only once! Vote youtu.be/FXm2KDJBITI. Do not forget Tuesday is the last day to register! Tell your friends! pic.twitter.com/SWP5ZejxMA
I’m just going to leave this here: Principles for managing SARS-CoV-2 transmission associated with higher education, 3 September 2020 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Calling all students. Apply for a postal vote - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is constantly evolving.
Find up-to-date advice on the UK government's gov.uk website & guidance issued by the Swiss government here:
bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/kr…
Please take these precautions to protect yourself and others. pic.twitter.com/Def206rw9H
Deadline to register to vote in local elections is TODAY. #Register to vote - GOV.UK gov.uk/register-to-vo…
More expense, more bureaucracy, less freedom and many more queues taking much much longer.
Such a stupid thing
Visit Europe from 1 January 2021 - GOV.UK gov.uk/visit-europe-1…
Still buzzing with excitement after the digital government conference at the Harvard Kennedy School @hks_digital. Thank you @daeaves for the opportunity to present about @gdsteam and GOV.UK Pay. Met so many awesome people! pic.twitter.com/4nGSH6TVJB
"Three more identity providers to withdraw from troubled Gov.uk Verify programme" bit.ly/2zjbBCy
From 1 Jan 2021 exports of Live Animals and Products of Animal Origin from GB to the EU will require an Export Health Certificate (EHC). Exporters will need to apply for EHCs online. Register now and read the guidance notes on GOV.UK at: gov.uk/guidance/get-a… pic.twitter.com/eQC4eKGoFf
One of the largest #mentalhealth trials launches in schools in the UK testing #Mindfulness, Breathing & #relaxation - GOV.UK @Place2Be @UCLBehaveChange @DHSCgovuk @AFNCCF #prevention #meditation gov.uk/government/new…
This is giving me the shivers - it was released today (10 Sept). Do officials & politicians in the UK not read the US HE news v/ @insidehighered @chronicle?
Higher education: reopening buildings and campuses - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Charity regulator issues Official Warning to Islamic Centre of England Ltd - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): free school meals guidance - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Before journos write up this supposedly “new” no deal immigration plan, do please check how it differs from the existing no deal immigration plan that at 12.10pm is still on the gov.uk website pic.twitter.com/3dcKTs63Og
Coronavirus (COVID-19): admission and care of people in care homes - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Words fail us here at CASCAIDr: duties TO care, and OF care, human rights and contract law, all collide. Putting this on the list to deconstruct. But not tonight!
@RobBaskind @jessphillips As far as I can see the DVLA discussions around #ADHD and #ASD are ongoing & evidence will be considered by Secretary of State Advisory Panel, next week on 20 March 2019. Video below from gov.uk website: 1/3 pic.twitter.com/TkJpoBF1xW
"Cannabis-derived medicinal products to be made available on prescription [in the UK]" - GOV.UK - bit.ly/2JY51nJ @mattias_neo @AronFlam
Today’s CMA provisional findings on ILMN-PACB merger is great news for @nanopore
Pretty much sucks for everyone else (@illumina @PacBio , customers)
Illumina/ Pacific Biosciences merger inquiry - GOV.UK gov.uk/cma-cases/illu…
Here is the link to the UK 20-year vision for antimicrobial resistance - GOV.UK published today gov.uk/government/pub…
Government launches plan to tackle loneliness during coronavirus lockdown - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 - GOV.UK 🌟Important🌟Start if extra measures to protect our extremely vulnerable #ageingwell @AgeingWellNHS gov.uk/government/pub…
Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staff - GOV.UK
@RoyLilley @MusgrovePark @YeovilHospital gov.uk/government/new…
Storage limit for frozen eggs, sperm and embryos to be reconsidered - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Building GOV.UK rapidly meant technical debt was created. We’ve been working to classify and measure the debt so we can pay it down. See how: insidegovuk.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/19/cla…
I posted this last night straight from the updated guidance on gov.uk - it’s now gone from the website. What does that mean for activity groups and support clubs? Can you help @MattHancock?? #RuleOfSix #SuperSimple @DHSCgovuk pic.twitter.com/1GfA9VCeCr
Look 👀 @NHSX job alert.
Come and help us help the NHS.
Digital & Technology Business Analyst - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…
This consultation closes on Tuesday 15th Oct. If you have an opinion on the impact or implementation of the act what’s working and what isn’t please take a few minutes to respond. Homelessness Reduction Act 2017: call for evidence - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/con…
NO epidemic! Also ‘calls for stop smoking practitioners and health professionals supporting smokers to receive education and training, in the use of e-cigarettes’
Regular e-cigarette use remains low among young people in Britain - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
New Strengths-based social work: practice framework and handbook - GOV.UK launched. Co-authored by @ProfessorSamB, @LynRomeo_CSW and Dr Tony Stanley @SWManMet. gov.uk/government/pub…
Industry and Government Joint Statement on Telecommunications Support for the NHS - GOV.UK Great to see this impressive support for the #NHS frontline, many thanks indeed @CommonsDCMS @NHSEngland @NHSX gov.uk/government/new…
New law supports all families who suffer the loss of a child - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
I’m trying to set up Gov.uk Verify with the Post Office. Here’s the list of banks and building societies whose debit cards cannot be verified as part of the process. So nowhere major then. FFS. pic.twitter.com/2RUqQaLs8d
NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awarded in summer 2020 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
This is big news for universities: Reducing bureaucratic burden in research, innovation and higher education - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Happy World Social Work day #WSWD2018 pleased to publish my annual annual report:2017 to 2018 today to celebrate - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Here are details on new additional restrictions for some areas, changes for others & how process will work under the Contain Framework going forward for those in intervention @Calderdale @DeborahHarkins - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Latest #coronavirus advice Stay at home: guidance for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
This month we celebrate women. And we're excited to have so many all-⭐ women taking the stage at this year's #CfASummit, including (but not limited to) @Jen_Allum of GOV.UK, @SlaughterAM of @NewAmerica and Dr. Carla Hayden of @LibnOfCongress #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/a6kpMexccv
Calling UK hospital staff - we have added #COVID-19 PPE videos to the @PHE_uk YouTube channel.
Donning PPE: youtu.be/kKz_vNGsNhc
Doffing PPE: youtu.be/oUo5O1JmLH0
Links are being added to the IPC guidance on gov.uk. With thanks to @GSTTnhs. @NHSEngland
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
The first year: largest study there has been in England. Over the next few years we will build a solid knowledge base on child & family social workers. Longitudinal study of local authority social workers - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
What’s the significance of this? Illumina, Inc. / Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. merger inquiry - GOV.UK gov.uk/cma-cases/illu…
Three suggestions next time you write about immigration:
1. Check Gov.Uk website. You could have seen we've had a points based system since 2008 if you looked.
2. Ask an immigration lawyer to fact check.
3. Maybe ask a migrant about how immigration works? 😉
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants unable to use Gov.uk Verify to apply for benefits bit.ly/2DQODqP via @computerweekly
Get it done! Don’t wait until the last minute - If you haven’t yet registered to vote you must register by 11:59pm on 26 November to vote in the General Election on 12 December. Register to vote - GOV.UK. Please Retweet! gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants unable to use Gov.uk Verify to apply for benefits
computerweekly.com/news/252434188…
In amongst the huge efforts and business you were all under yesterday
You may not have you noticed @franlc and I published our Chief Social Workers’ annual report: 2019 to 2020 - GOV.UK ? gov.uk/government/pub…
Updated flowchart, updated
3:14pm, 18 March 2020 COVID-19: investigation and initial clinical management of possible cases - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Today, I'm looking for a good definition of 'statutory services' - any ideas?
Sometimes it's tricky to find clear, plain language definitions of terms used in legislation and on gov.uk 🤔
NHSX: new joint organisation for digital, data and technology - GOV.UK they even have a Twitter @NHSX 👀 gov.uk/government/new…
This is the gov.uk list of premises that should and shouldn't be open
The NHS is moving mountains to prepare the capacity for intensive care to save as many lives as possible
gov.uk/government/pub…
A regime with strict conditions: Higher education restructuring regime - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Coronavirus (COVID 19): list of online education resources for home education - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Government to end investment in Gov.uk Verify digital identity system - Cabinet Office announces 18-month transition to hand troubled identity assurance programme over to private sector: ow.ly/H52x30macJL #verify
Health Secretary announces £250 million investment in artificial intelligence - GOV.UK good news @KSSAHSN #DanishHealthtech gov.uk/government/new…
CMA to investigate the supply of bipolar drug - GOV.UK
#priadel withdrawal shelved for now.
Good news for patients who take Lithium long term to maintain stability of their #MentalHealth
gov.uk/government/new…
Join the Data Science Accelerator: applications now open - GOV.UK blogs nzzl.us/JtFRjCe via @nuzzel thanks @New_To_Dave
GDS Maintains Commitment to GOV.UK #Verify Despite 3 Out of 5 Suppliers Withdrawing ⠀
buff.ly/2NCrM66 ⠀
#digital #identity ift.tt/2NB1z88 pic.twitter.com/wREr9llcVx
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will trial streamlined application processes for researchers.
Simplified processes provide welcome boost for UK researchers - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Emergency bill to strengthen coronavirus (COVID-19) response plans – GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Great to see some guidance for all the students worrying about their exams. No solution perfect but this looks very sensible so far.
Further details on exams and grades announced - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Publication of the advice going to government. Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE): Coronavirus (COVID-19) response - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/gro…
No deal #Brexit preparations revving up: 35 gov.uk email announcements issued at 1445
Two sessions on U.K. participation in EU programmes such as Horizon Europe in the forthcoming. Third round UK-EU future relationship negotiations: 11-15 May - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
RT @SAPHNAsharonOBE: Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities - GOV.UK
@WeSchoolNurses gov.uk/government/pub…
Tidal energy? only where cost effective, protects biodiversity and deliverable. Tidal lagoons (eg Swansea Bay) fit the bill better than barrage on Morecambe Bay.
@BBCNWT discuss this eve!
Marine energy call for evidence - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/con…
The EU Withdrawal Act statutory instruments are being posted on gov.uk. Just the 188 of them so far. Net neutrality, the e-commerce directive, and intellectual property are among them. gov.uk/eu-withdrawal-…
If you read one thing today, THIS: 🇬🇧 Prime Minister's speech to UN General Assembly: 26 September 2020 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/spe…
What assay does your lab use for SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing? Read our head to head comparison here - doi.org/10.6084/m9.fig… and the associated gov.uk report here - assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl… - some assays perform better than others twitter.com/NicStoesser/st… pic.twitter.com/2nkdzSEmQC
Need an autocomplete for UK government organisations? Try @frankieroberto's based on GOV.UK registers, accessible autocomplete, and his own super-handy synonyms.
frankieroberto.github.io/govuk-governme…
@VanessaLGarrity There may be some evidence here that is collected from Drug Treatment....not GP's
#NonMedicalDrugs
Substance misuse treatment for adults: statistics 2016 to 2017 - Gov.uk
gov.uk › government › subs...
@VanessaLGarrity There may be some evidence here that is collected from Drug Treatment....not GP's
#NonMedicalDrugs
Substance misuse treatment for adults: statistics 2016 to 2017 - Gov.uk
gov.uk › government › subs...
Better tech: not a ‘nice to have’ but vital to have for the NHS - GOV.UK. This has my full support - digital is a ‘Critical infrastructure’ requirement for our NHS - in the same way as our people and estates. gov.uk/government/spe…
Relieved to see this published at 11th hour. And very pleased to see 2030 smoke free ambition and mention of “polluter pays” principle. Will see how next regime honours this ambition Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/con…
Government to offer testing for “everyone who needs one” in social care settings - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
🔻🔻🔻Targeted use of face coverings in healthcare settings- important to reduce spread. But still 2 metres social distancing whenever possible! New recommendations for primary and community health care providers in England - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
@ClaireCNWL @wendyburn Will the royal college be helping trust prepare guidance for junior docs in psych? currently only getting gov.uk advice which doesn't cover inpatient psych. We need advise on how to assess and manage asap
SACN consulation on lower carbohydrate diets for people with type 2 diabetes - GOV.UK
@RoyLilley gov.uk/government/new…
Why we need a people centric approach to transport. Transport/mobility/access as a key determinant of health inequalities. Future of mobility: inequalities in mobility and access in the UK - GOV.UK you will like this @felly500 gov.uk/government/pub…
Guidance for schools, colleges and local authorities on maintaining educational provision - GOV.UK
@RoyLilley gov.uk/government/pub…
New powers to Scotland and sustainable fishing at the heart of new Bill - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
#REF21 penalty for offending institutions?
Universities told not to alter applicants’ offers - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
HPV prevalence in sexually active young females in England - GOV.UK @throatsurgeon @SVHSydney @kinghorncancer @GenesisCare @thefortrans @TargetingCancer @COBLH #HPV gov.uk/government/pub…
Cryptoasset promotions. The government is consulting on a proposal to bring certain cryptoassets into the scope of financial promotions regulations. - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/con…
Lots of interesting stuff on future for GOV.UK, including snippets on consent-based data sharing, but most fascinated by examples of places where users are that don’t include any of the face-to-face places where public services are needed
gds.blog.gov.uk/2019/11/05/tra… pic.twitter.com/sKjhaHU1nV
Follow @DCMS on Remembrance Sunday tomorrow for live updates from the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph and read timings for the day on gov.uk gov.uk/guidance/find-… #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/vLzZ3OY8XM
It’s that time of electoral cycle when people tweet about state of voter reg figures on the GOV.UK Performance Platform. They’re not useless (trends!) but there’s been known issues since day 1.
*leaves another comment about need to describe limitations better* pic.twitter.com/XEsZJZ8LZ1
Around 20 NHS organisations have now published their Gender Pay Gap reports - Gender pay gap - GOV.UK gender-pay-gap.service.gov.uk/Viewing/search…
Dashboard - Voter registration - GOV.UK gov.uk/performance/re… REGISTER TO VOTE.
Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
@OpenForumEurope @glynmoody @gdsteam Chart of percentage of documents published in an open format on gov.uk from tlocke.github.io/robodoc/ pic.twitter.com/qtaeFO6yOu
@GHGGuru @BioMickWatson From gov.uk website...
1.5% from all agriculture in UK.
Page 6.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…
Covers social care. For those who are asking about day centres this is covered by 3.18. Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Timely report from UK Chief Medical Officer for #WorldObesityDay Time to solve childhood obesity: CMO special report - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Thanks @picardonhealth for sharing such important information about what to do if someone in your household has COVID-19. Stay at home: guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Published today Genome UK: the future of healthcare - GOV.UK Harnessing our stellar #genomics research capability to transform diagnosis, prevention and treatment @NHSEngland @GenomicsEngland @NIHRresearch gov.uk/government/pub…
UK government launches new drive on coronavirus tests for frontline NHS staff - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
This has got a good visual about when people are safe to leave their house following isolation. COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Reducing bureaucratic burden in research, innovation and higher education - GOV.UK .... This is worth a read - NSS, TRAC and NIHR processes affected gov.uk/government/pub…
This should be fun.
UK starts selection process for next Poet Laureate - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Couldn't find the #COVID19 stats I wanted altogether, so I went 2 the gov.uk & compiled mortality rates in England & Wales, for the first 14 weeks of each year 2016-2020 & calculated averages, if anyone's interested. #SaturdayMotivation
gov.uk/government/sta… pic.twitter.com/eswaaYKcdp
Moving to London has a high impact on a graduate’s salary. But what is the impact of most likely not being able to buy property on their future life? (Average £478,853 from gov.uk) timeshighereducation.com/news/role-regi…
Faster access to new medicines agreed in deal with industry - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Déjà vu and driving - GOV.UK So this is an unusual rule about driving … the DVLA seem to understand déjà vu better than the rest of us. I guess ‘déjà vu’ is shorthand for ‘cognitive and perceptual changes related to seizures’ gov.uk/deja-vu-and-dr…
This is a very important consultation.
One for @IPAProjectX?
National Data Strategy open call for evidence - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
UK aid will be “even quicker and smarter” in 2019 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
National Drought Group - EA Chief Executive’s Statement - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Just tried to find the 'make an FOI' form/ email address for the Home Office. It's a horrible circular labyrinth. Gov.uk portal page leads to list of home pages, link on home page leads back to portal page.
Archived! gov.uk site giving us a blunt reminder that the First World War Centenary is over! At least the events pages look like they'll be preserved for posterity gov.uk/government/top… pic.twitter.com/wfG2HLoIQ6
Summary: enormous headache for businesses that use personal information on people in EU countries. Many civil servants taken away from other work simply to alert business to risk.
Data protection if there’s no Brexit deal - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Opening the GOV.UK Verify Hub source code - Technology in government gdstechnology.blog.gov.uk/2019/02/18/ope…
Future frameworks for international collaboration on research and innovation: call for evidence - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/con…
GDS says that virtual assistants such as Alexa and Google Home can now access more than 12,000 pieces of government information on GOV.UK
buff.ly/2IRkJ7b pic.twitter.com/nNY2hbzuMy
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for care staff supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Register to vote - GOV.UK Don’t forget to register to have your say gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Government begins large scale study of coronavirus immunity - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Social Work vacancies within the National Crime Agency, Investigations Command - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…
Need to consider for hospice inpatient facilities to. COVID-19: actions required when a case was not diagnosed on admission - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
A thoughtful reminder of why behaviour and language matter. Open letter from the Committee on Standards in Public Life to all public office holders - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Huge responsibility. Critical climate will require total government approach from No.10 to @beisgovuk @ForeignUKOffice @DFID_UK and ... UK bids for COP26 presidency in partnership with Italy - GOV.UK #COP26 gov.uk/government/new…
@RaheemKassam Bullshit. Give me a direct link to that page. I've searched Gov.uk and can't find it. Or are you now going to claim it's been taken down as part of some conspiracy?
Reducing bureaucratic burden in research, innovation and higher education - GOV.UK - gov.uk/government/pub… Gov policy paper on Uni reforms.
@darshnasoni @HSJEditor @ScottDurairaj @JWmusesthis @RoyLilley @DHSCgovuk Cant see it on DHSC, Gov.uk or PHE web sites?
Welcome news this morning but an opportunity missed not to apply the flexibility to all NHS staff not just senior clinical staff - NHS pensions for senior clinicians: new changes announced to improve care - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
@timspector Your Covid symptom study app is great but if it sends an email inviting you to book a test on Gov.uk and after inputting all yr details on that website it comes back with a message saying it doesn't recognise you, then there's a problem.
Foreign Secretary commits to more effective and accountable aid spending under new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
EU drivers license in the UK... are you exchanging yours for UK license? So far no verdict on gov.uk site on validity of EU licenses after Dec 31, 2020. 🤔
@AlisonBLowndes Hi, DVLA is aware of a text scam that asks drivers to verify their details via an online link. We advise anyone who receives one of these, or any similar text, to ignore it. Advice on how to avoid and report internet scams and phishing can be found at
The @NHSEngland uses 10% of the world’s pagers - for now. Health and Social Care Secretary bans pagers @DHSCgovuk GOV.UK bit.ly/2ShM5Vf pic.twitter.com/LMCY6JThep
Part of the reason it takes so long is that I’m asked if I am ‘exempt from self-isolation’ with no other information as to what that means. Nothing. I google it and “paste in” another part of gov.uk which explains that travellers from France are now exempt. 2/4
New commitments in the fight against antimicrobial resistance - GOV.UK Worth sharing #MDXNur @niadla gov.uk/government/new…
What is this jargon? What happened to user-centred design? What has happened to https://t.co/x9UFZt6Zj4?? This used to be the best, most intuitive govt website to use. This is a hot, incomprehensible mess. I bothered to fill it in for 15 mins, not so sure many others will. 4/4
The U.K. has played a critical role in brokering the ceasefire in Hodeida. We welcome and support this drive for a wider Political settlement to the war in Yemen: Foreign Secretary's statement - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/spe…
This just out. V important data to drive change. Severe mental illness (SMI): physical health inequalities - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Congrata to @DurhamLawSchool colleague Prof Helen Fenwick on this appointment! 🙌🏻
Commission for Countering Extremism selects leading academics for research papers - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Edward Timpson publishes landmark exclusions review - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Multi-million government investment in the future of UK science - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Funding announced to train 900 new children’s social workers - GOV.UK - “all trainees will benefit from generous bursaries of up to £20,000.” Could this not be done through universities? gov.uk/government/new…
Important info in this briefing. Great to see suicide prevention being rightful prioritised in the actions. If our ambition isn’t #zerosuicide what is the right number? PM pledges action on suicide to mark World Mental Health Day - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
What liberal superintendents and governors are doing to our kids with this “distance learning” is a form of child abuse. “Study finds very low numbers of COVID-19 outbreaks in schools” - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Full guidance on staying at home and away from others on GOV.UK. You must now stay at home - protect our NHS and save lives.
#StayHomeSaveLives gov.uk/government/pub…
Why GOV.UK content should be published in HTML and not PDF
gds.blog.gov.uk/2018/07/16/why…
I wonder when this will be published on gov.uk site? 🤔
Leaked SAGE government report suggests “reasonable worst case scenario" of 85k deaths across the UK this winter, & that more restrictions could be re-introduced #COVID19
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-539544…
"[GOV.UK] launched in 2012 and just over a year later it was hosting all the content for 24 departments and 330 organisations. By 2015, it had replaced the sites of 1,882 gov organisations.”
Good lessons on scaling within gov from UK GDS: gds.blog.gov.uk/2018/04/26/gov…
Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staff - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Note - GPs advised against physical examination of suspected cases #nCoV2019
WN-CoV: Interim guidance for primary care - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
List of key workers published - Guidance for schools, colleges and local authorities on maintaining educational provision - GOV.UK #COVID19 #HR #NHS gov.uk/government/pub…
Joint Statement from the UK, Australia and Canada on Hong Kong - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam's Op-Ed - GOV.UK. Still need more testing for patients and staff. gov.uk/government/new…
THIS!!—> Important resources for educational, business and other non-healthcare settings: COVID-19 guidance for non-clinical settings - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/col…
It will be SUCH a loss if this change leads to fewer outstanding graduates entering nursing and healthcare education. Such a loss. Healthcare education funding for postgraduate, dental hygiene and dental therapy students - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
What the coronavirus bill will do - GOV.UK - looks like many bases covered but not seeing anything about DWP and benefits gov.uk/government/pub…
Managing clinical trials during Coronavirus (COVID-19) - GOV.UK gov.uk/guidance/manag…
Sara Khan to lead Commission for Countering Extremism - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
How we’ve made GOV.UK Elements even more accessible
accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/28/how…
@onisillos Yes - I just forgot to reply. Available on gov.uk since 21 May - here you go: gov.uk/government/pub…
Open letter from the Committee on Standards in Public Life to all public office holders - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
COVID-19: guidance for social or community care and residential settings - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Unconference session at our Bristol #LocalDigital roadshow on how to use GOV.UK Pay for local services like green waste collection #FixThePlumbing pic.twitter.com/roH5DkV0lb
Guidance on Care Act easements for local authorities - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Independent Review of the Mental Health Act: interim report - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
It's out! Independent Review of the Mental Health Act: interim report - GOV.UK next step is to consider MHN role in supporting & implementing much needed change gov.uk/government/pub…
Access over 30,000 #UKAid Research and Evidence papers– 'Research for Development' on GOV.UK , mobile friendly 📱- gov.uk/dfid-research-… pic.twitter.com/tYjkcxW9qT
Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staff - GOV.UK #Parity gov.uk/government/new…
Flu vaccine effectiveness in 2017 to 2018 season - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Freshers urged to get MenACWY and MMR vaccines before start of term - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
New resource from Health matters: smoking and mental health - GOV.UK @PHE_uk gov.uk/government/pub…
@DFID_UK Secretary of State @AlokSharma_RDG letter to civil society organisations about the Government’s planning for Brexit - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Social Care Sector COVID-19 Support Taskforce: report on first phase of COVID-19 pandemic - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
£20 million funding to help 10,000 young people into NHS careers - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
My Gov.uk food box arrived. The driver went to the wrong building. I gave precise instructions as to how to find me. He still couldn’t find me & started shouting at ME. He threatened not to give me my delivery so I ended up in tears.
42 consultations and papers published since Monday morning, according to Gov.uk site: gov.uk/search/all?con…
UK and Mexico commit to collaboration on climate change and trade - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Stay at home: guidance for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
This is an announcement of great importance for all of us - first in the world. Would like to congratulate @RTaylorOpenData as inaugural chair. No better person to lead Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Emergency Bill to be debated this week: What the coronavirus bill will do - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Just bookmarking this> Sero-surveillance of COVID-19 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
It's your last chance to register to vote.
Register to vote - GOV.UK gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Chancellor launches Budget process to usher in ‘decade of renewal’, promises to “prioritise the environment” GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
So my Mum who has been here since 1968 has to apply? This is going to send her into a complete spin, she will be convinced that she will be sent back to Italy! Settled and pre-settled status for EU citizens and their families - GOV.UK gov.uk/settled-status…
Hizballah to be banned by @sajidjavid , alongside other terrorist organisations - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Loving that if you search out official info on the app levy on gov.uk, this comes up on the ‘key facts you should know’ page
Nothing like a bit of honesty.. pic.twitter.com/kOATipnPlo
Landmark strategy launched to cement UK’s position as global leader in genomics - GOV.UK. gov.uk/government/new…
List of participants of SAGE and related sub-groups - GOV.UK
Nobody from mental health setting in Hospital Onset COVID-19 Working Group @wendyburn @DrAdrianJames gov.uk/government/pub…
"It is also incredibly frustrating that more than six years work and over £200m of government investment has now apparently been wasted on the Gov.UK Verify service". Oh come on, it wasn't all wasted. Some of it went on consultants. buff.ly/3gNp5tz
Thousands of new roles to be created in mental health workforce plan - GOV.UK - let’s hope this means thousands of new posts - already too many unplanned and untested new roles gov.uk/government/new…
That Queen's Speech was so insubstantial I'm surprised HM didn't end with "For more on my government's agenda go to
UK and Chile urge countries to take ambitious action on climate change - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Adult social care winter plan: letter from Minister for Care to local authorities - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
I am deleting the tweet below, since I've been pointed to SAGE minutes that are from Aug meeting, posted at a different gov.uk page gov.uk/government/col… from the one I was taken to that said 'Read SAGE minutes': twitter.com/felicitycallar…
Anyone know anything more? Has further guidance been given to HE sector? And if so any idea when it will become publicly available on gov.uk website?
4/4
Next steps outlined for UK’s use of digital identity - GOV.UK buff.ly/3hRf7J0 there's going to be a board to discuss a strategy to create a plan to consult on a variety of potential infrastructure options for a committee to consider a proposal to...
Government Chief Digital Officer - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK buff.ly/34NJzjw downloading the Diversity Monitoring Form and Candidate Information Pack now
Please explain #Quarantine #rules to me.Switzerland 22 cases #COVID19/100k, UK 22.6 so its unsafe.Greece29,Portugal30 and rising but both ok.Logic?Gov.uk has shown how poor it is at science but maths is a problem too.What subjects are #Boris and #Schapps good at?
Gov.uk has caused so many problems with their facile #shielding advice.One size does not fit all esp #bmt patients.Some should continue restricted exposure to others incl. returning schoolchildren
In case you're interested in a different place, I've collated the weekly July data for all LAs in England in this Google Sheet:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
Data source is the gov.uk dashboard download coronavirus.data.gov.uk/downloads/csv/…
@ruth_mottram Numbers are pretty low, less than a thousand per day. Results from this direct testing of cases continue to fall. The ONS are also doing random population sampling. That shows more of a plateau, at low levels, albeit with lots of uncertainty. Gov.uk has the data
Resilience in light of COVID: Climate Action on the Road to COP26 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/spe…
Social Care Sector COVID-19 Support Taskforce - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/gro…
UK calls for drastic action in Yemen as coronavirus infections reach one million - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Plots of UK weekly COVID deaths by local authority (not sure why gov.uk site doesnt have these) theguardian.com/world/2020/jun…
@onisillos Now I cannot tell whether you are being sarcastic or not 🙃 I don't think gov.uk was ever designed with accessibility and ease-of-searching in mind; I long for the orange pages of the old HPA website...
The PHE release their assessments of the Roche and Abbott #covid19 assays
COVID-19: laboratory evaluations of serological assays - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Ah David Spieglhalter is a member. Makes sense now why Gov were praising his intervention on the media.
List of participants of SAGE and related sub-groups - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Only 147 lab confirmed covid-19 cases in England yesterday?
Can this be correct? Looks more like a data error/testing elsewhere
PHE / gov.uk data
coronavirus.data.gov.uk pic.twitter.com/kiVLWCn9Yc
Is this data/graph correct on gov.uk / website?
(steep decline in last 2 days)
Or are lab tests being done elsewhere or something?
Would be delighted if it was correct.
coronavirus.data.gov.uk pic.twitter.com/TnaJSX6BLe
Considerations for acute personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages - GOV.UK
Anyone knows how to sterilise surgical masks? Microwave or steam? gov.uk/government/pub…
Considerations for acute personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages - GOV.UK
What’s next? Shortages of soap means it’s now recommended to not wash your hands? gov.uk/government/pub…
NHS to benefit from £13.4 billion debt write-off - https://t.co/Ykb46SQmVU> I think it’s safe to say that internal & external market has finally been removed from the #nhs. gov.uk/government/new…
COVID-19: guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staff - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
If you’re in the U.K. and you wanna make an on-the-fly ventilator, now’s your chance. Seriously, UK guidelines for non-compliant devices. #covid19
- GOV.UK bit.ly/2wzirpu pic.twitter.com/GazPB1uPSK
Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE): Coronavirus (COVID-19) response - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/gro…
THIS!!—> New resource. Coronavirus (COVID-19): residential care, supported living and home care guidance - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Guidance for schools, colleges and local authorities on maintaining educational provision - https://t.co/LvPqIzrXW4: welcome recognition of the whole health and social care workforce including volunteers in broad definition of key workers gov.uk/government/pub…
Important - we all have a role to play
COVID-19: guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
ICYMI: #COVID19: residential care, supported living and home care guidance - GOV.UK
Focuses on:
1. Maintaining care during outbreak or widespread transmission.
2. Actions for symptomatic care workers or cared for individuals.
gov.uk/government/pub…
Controlling the spread of COVID-19: Health Secretary's statement to Parliament - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/spe…
Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable adults - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Good to see latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance updates on GOV.UK for:
- Educational Settings
- Prisons and other prescribed places of detention
- Rough Sleeping
- Shipping and sea ports
gov.uk/government/col…
Update from SAGE: Delay phase modelling - GOV.UK “SAGE also agreed that in line with good scientific practice the modelling and data considered by SAGE in future will be published.” gov.uk/government/new…
Getting Bredit done? Hardly. According to official Gov.UK “nothing has changed” (to quote the last PM) pic.twitter.com/x43qh59tsv
Health Secretary announces strengthened legal powers to bolster public health protections against coronavirus - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Johnson's speech on @youtube youtu.be/nV1XZQ_8eqE
Also see this, released today on Gov.uk "The Future Relationship between the UK and the EU" gov.uk/government/spe…
PM speech in Greenwich: 3 February 2020 - GOV.UK “the more freely goods cross borders, the less likely it is that troops will ever cross borders.” RIP irony. gov.uk/government/spe…
This was inevitable - but in UK with strict infection control protocols no need for panic!
CMO confirms cases of coronavirus in England - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
PHE publishes independent expert e-cigarettes evidence review - GOV.UK @Surgeon_General needs to review real world evidence from @PHE_uk re what works to help smokers quit. #CessationSGR @SmokeFreeFdn gov.uk/government/new…
Environmental bodies set joint vision to tackle climate change - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
They tell me to contact them for help linking accounts. And provide a link that loops back on itself with no contact details on it. Well done, gov.uk. A classic.
£40 million investment to reduce NHS staff login times - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Takes 5 mins - Register to vote - GOV.UK - open until 11:59pm tonight gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Net Zero Review launched to support UK's world leading climate commitment - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
S.140 of the MHA, is just like a real section of the MHA ✔️
Section 140 of the Mental Health Act: a briefing for CCGs and local authority partners - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/pub…
Junior minister says gov.UK considering facial recognition to verify age of p0rn-watchers buff.ly/2J56MC0 *the white heat of new technology shining into every corner of our digital government*
Contracts awarded to deliver urgent medicines into UK after Brexit - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…
Exporting active substances for medicines after Brexit - GOV.UK #Brexit gov.uk/government/pub…
Prime Minister announces ambitious package of support to protect and restore the world's forests - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…