Public Sector Focus

Google's number one ranked public sector magazine covering initiatives, innovation & inspiration across the entire public sector. Subscribe for free via website

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

🚨 New Public Sector Focus now live!

🔹Burnham’s #devolution – rewiring the state? With @IPPR @CLESthinkdo @CentreforCities
🔹Rebuilding NHS trust @keepnhspublic 🔹Neighbourhood health @NHSProviders

👀 PLUS all the latest #PublicSector opinion

Read now@ https://t.co/YRRfNWYtBV

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

Wales announces plans for National Care Service

The Welsh Government has published a National Care Service Programme setting out how the Welsh Government will create a more consistent and sustainable care system that puts people first.

https://t.co/iejdaCwcTf

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

🚨 Join CHAS & @ypoinfo for a panel discussion exploring why contractor assurance is becoming a critical governance capability, not just a procurement process

📅 Wednesday 18th Nov
⏰ 10am–11am GMT
🎯 Register free: https://t.co/sVCjvmTOMk

#PublicSector #Procurement #Governance

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

Baroness Hallett report says Covid pandemic "totally disrupted" lives of people in care homes, had "devastating impact", care homes seemed "something of an afterthought" & patients were moved there from hospitals with no early guidance to isolate arrivals
https://t.co/YkiyXitGdz

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

How can the public sector attract and retain future finance talent?

Rob Alder, Head of Apprenticeships & Relationships at @ACCA_UK, explores how tailored accounting apprenticeships can help employers build the finance skills they need for tomorrow. https://t.co/o8N5LGPgJ8

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

How can the public sector attract and retain future finance talent?

Rob Alder, Head of Apprenticeships & Relationships at @ACCA_UK, explores how tailored accounting apprenticeships can help employers build the finance skills they need for tomorrow. https://t.co/o8N5LGPgJ8

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

According to the 2026 financial forecasts of private registered providers from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), social housing landlords in England are planning to invest record amounts in repairs, while also building new homes.

https://t.co/rp4JY7Ba5M

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

A review of maternity services in Scotland has begun, chaired by maternal&child health expert Professor Christine McCourt and will draw on data, evidence and direct experiences of women, families&staff at every level of care to take a whole-system approach
https://t.co/wX9GCGM7Gr

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

Burnham says he will end pensions triple lock from 2030 to help fund national care service

https://t.co/2f7HlBBpr1

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England

The NHS is expanding Martha's Rule to all hospital emergency departments in England to help patients and families challenge staff and seek a rapid review about their care if they want.

https://t.co/eOqcle0AXR

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

A new state-of-the art NHS hub is due to open in South Wales, backed by £121 million of Welsh Govt funding.

Six new operating theatres will be built and 54 beds provided at a Llantrisant Health Park&expects to deliver an average 3,000 operations per year
https://t.co/GmFG32vjA8

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

42 new Young Futures Hubs to open to provide better access to mental health support, employment opportunities & crime prevention services, helping young people tackle some of the biggest challenges they face today inc poor mental health & unemployment
https://t.co/nBVzI5MRQy

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

£30 million for local energy

Local authorities and community energy groups will be able to progress plans for their own clean power projects, such as solar panels on local buildings, village-owned wind farms and hydro schemes in nearby rivers.

https://t.co/Y1MF0jZiwt

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

The Welsh Government has announced a 30 per cent business rates cut for high street hospitality and leisure venues.

This is part of the Welsh Government’s manifesto commitment to rebalance business rates and breathe new life into town centres.
https://t.co/q5Rmh67qbW

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

Busiest summer ever for NHS

This summer was the busiest ever for the NHS, with A&E attendances in June, July and Aug topping 7.2m , the highest ever total for the summer period. This is more than 240,000 more attendances than the same period last year

https://t.co/8kqcUWOuwO

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

The Office for the Impact Economy is offering £1.5 million for redesigned health and care services.

The projects will help patients receive joined-up support earlier, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and remain independent for longer.

https://t.co/JQCoJpa0RA

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

🚨 Four out of five councils struggling to balance books. @unisontheunion report shows growing funding gap. “Councils now need sustainable, long-term funding to invest in services and recruit and retain the skilled workforce communities depend on”

https://t.co/mkc12T5AVj

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

Sarah Woolnough, The King's Fund Chief Exec, responds to latest NHS performance stats:
'The NHS is now facing a twin crisis with summer joining winter as a major pressure on services&leaving little room for staff & system to recover between peak periods..
https://t.co/cbZkv6EFRw

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax

Local leaders will be allowed to bring in an uncapped levy, dubbed a "tourist tax", as a percentage of the cost of hotels, bed and breakfasts & other types of accommodation rather than a flat fee
https://t.co/UfOgm6g8wd

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

#GCloud15 is live. With an estimated £14bn opportunity over 4 years, getting onto the framework is only the first step.

Our upcoming G-Cloud 15 Special Report puts suppliers directly in front of 80,000 public sector professionals

Exclusive supplier rates available
#PublicSector

[Public Sector Focus @SectorFocus]

Plans for major overhaul of councils halted

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities in Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk & Suffolk have been withdrawn, whilst plans for 14 other areas will also be reviewed & paused.

#LGR #publicsector
https://t.co/Qjla14VP3y