Public Sector Focus

💙 The new edition of Public Sector Focus is out! ⬇️ Frontline insights on #NHS workforce crisis, #COVIDー19 inquiry, #HealthTech #LocalGov reorganisation, #SEND reform & all the latest #publicsector #innovation & inspiration. Read here - flk.bz/i5E7

Covid inquiry NHS report key findings - from impact of Stay at home advice to visiting rules - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

New Maternity&Neonatal taskforce established &chaired by Health and Social Care Sec It will work to tackle deep-rooted inequalities&deliver urgent action on the recommendations of the independent national investigation into maternity and neonatal services gov.uk/government/new…

£100M to speed up planning approvals The govt has announced a £100 million investment to speed up planning approvals. It is hoped a more dynamic, modern approach to regulation will provide new homes, better transport and cleaner energy more quickly. gov.uk/government/new…

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announces a raft of measures in the pursuit of national energy security. Govt is working with Competition & Markets Authority to ensure fuel suppliers cannot engage in unfair practices towards consumers such as price gouging gov.uk/government/new…

Waste criminals could soon face police-style powers as govt steps up crackdown on tHE crime under new zero-tolerance approach expanding powers under Police and Criminal Evidence Act&other legislation to the Environment Agency and its enforcement officers. gov.uk/government/new…

A new green Nephrhology initiative at OUH NHS Foundation Trust is making treatment more sustainable The programme developed by Oxford Kidney Unit at Churchill Hospital is reducing unnecessary waste & maintaining highest standards of patient safety & care ouh.nhs.uk/news/articles/…

Research being undertaken at Royal Surry NHS Foundation Trust has shown that artificial intelligence (#AI) could support radiologists in detecting breast cancer in routine screening mammogram. royalsurrey.nhs.uk/news/royal-sur…

Harnessing Technology to Boost Engagement. Employee wellbeing remains top priority for HR in 2026, especially across the public sector where staff retention, engagement and morale directly impact service delivery. Read more as seen in @SectorFocus. bit.ly/4sAOjAq

Thinking of your next big project? 🌟 RIBA Competitions demonstrates your commitment to excellent design, high-quality architecture and a process that is fair. Learn how to get started: tinyurl.com/RIBA-Competiti… @RIBA #Design #Architecture

Our Co-Chair @DrJohnPuntis writes for @SectorFocus this month about the growing racism and violence crisis in the NHS. Read the full piece here: #12" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">flickread.com/edition/html/i…

More NHS operations being performed in Scotland Newly released Public Health Scotland figures reveal that the number of NHS operations carried out in Scotland in the 12 months to January 2026 increased by 6.1% compared to the same period the year before gov.scot/news/increase-…

New body launched in Scotland aimed at driving transformation across the health & care system and wider #publicsector Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) will replace NHS Education for Scotland (NES) & NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) gov.scot/news/improving…

New AI research lab to be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform industries inc healthcare, transport, science & tech The Fundamental AI Research Lab will be backed by £40M of govt funding. It is part of the delivery of the UKRI AI Strategy gov.uk/government/new…

Councils encouraged to crush fly-tippers' vehicles The government has published new guidance to help local authorities crack down on waste crime. New statistics have revealed that there were 1.26 million incidents of fly-tipping last year. gov.uk/government/new…

£4 million boost for NHS chargepoint scheme The NHS in England will receive a £4M boost to roll out hundreds of new electric vehicle charging sockets The funding comes from an extension to the Department for Transport’s NHS Chargepoint Accelerator Scheme gov.uk/government/new…

Our successful protest yesterday outside parliament drew the attention of several MPs who were presented with our briefing and the opportunity to follow up. Corridor care is extremely dangerous for patients and traumatising for staff - it must end NOW. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/nhs-st…

Thanks as always, Danny 😊

GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Environment Agency has announced a new package of surveillance & investigative measures to tackle waste crime. An enhanced 33-strong drone squad will be tracking down illegal dumping of waste&will capture evidence to prosecute those committing crimes gov.uk/government/new…