NHS digital round-up - NHS App focuses on APIs and London Trusts launch £3bn framework
There was also an interesting guest post this week on the GDS blog about how NHS Digital is adapting the GOV.UK design system for the health service.
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Cabinet Office unclear what £1.9bn National Cyber Security Strategy will deliver and has no business case
Public Accounts Committee has urged the Cabinet Office to come up with a long-term plan for its National Cyber Security Strategy, having identified failings.
Solving civic tech challenges at Code for America Summit
Matt Jukes shares what he learned at the recent Code for America Summit, which is one of the must attend events for those working in civic tech.
Drone alone? Overcoming UK challenges in the UAV sector
Chris Middleton explains how whilst there is huge potential for the drone industry in the UK, government regulation, counter-drone tech and a safety first approach all need considering.
Prime Minister Morrison announces new Services Australia organisation
Service Australia has been given its own dedicated minister and is modelled on a similar organisation in New South Wales, which has been considered a great success.
How DVLA is using Salesforce to modernise customer service and break away from legacy
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is leading the way when it comes to creating an operationally efficient contact centre.
IFS - Local government will need to accept reduced service provision unless more funding found
The Institute for Fiscal Studies paints a dire picture of local government funding, particularly in more deprived areas. This context is important for digital government teams.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock makes pitch for NHS-as-a-Platform
The NHS has undergone ‘tech transformations’ before, but Hancock is hoping that the use of common standards and interoperability will help drive the necessary change.
New approach to online services reaps big rewards for major UK housing body
Thames Valley Housing Association says that a re-think of its online offering has turned user interest in a previously underused system completely around
Solving the problem of rostering flexible healthcare workers with an app at Blackpool NHS Trust
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says temporary nursing staff really like being able to organise their work 24x7 from their smartphones