Cyber security is growing in urgency and while district councils are smaller in scale, they cannot afford to be complacent.

IESE has been selected to deliver a free national cost of care tool which delivers against DHSC requirements for the cost of care exercise.

IESE has been selected to deliver a free national cost of care tool which delivers against DHSC requirements for the cost of care exercise.

The damage seen in recent successful cyber attacks highlights how this issue needs to remain high on the agenda.

One might think that following best practice is a secure defence, but NCSC guidance is there to only limit the damage from a breach, not prevent attack.

One might think that following best practice is a secure defence, but NCSC guidance is there to only limit the damage from a breach, not prevent attack.

We see an increasing priority for local/hyper local regeneration, inclusive growth, sustainability, and renewal to build vibrant communities.

A new human-centred approach is needed to unleash the potential for better workflows in our new cloud-based world to meet the needs of today.

The last year for iESE, as for rest of the sector, has been an unusual one. That being said, here’s how you can join us for the year ahead.

Several councils on our proof-of-concept trial for the cyber security solution AppGuard have gone on to procure it at a preferential rate.

Whilst the ruling has brought much needed clarity of sleep-in pay, the impact of this ruling raises has many questions as it answers.

The current approach to coaching often comes at a price that is quite high for the average salary in the sector, so we need something new.

Councils have been developing local leadership that isn’t just to create money to survive, but to create value for communities to thrive.

iESE helps Scottish council push forward radical changes using the Innovation Mandate diagnostic which helps define the change agenda

It has been amazing to see the number of volunteers stepping up to help, despite some of the unnecessary hurdles put before the volunteers.

Market Leading Tool CareCubed offers a transparent solution to help councils and providers come to an agreement on the cost of placements.

The rapidly rising numbers of Covid cases herald a more difficult time ahead. But there is hope in the waves of Covid research around the world.

Climate change and our environmental impact has largely taken a back seat during the pandemic, yet the signs are there for all to see.

Netcall launches Covid-19 package designed to allow local authorities to jumpstart their Covid-19 responses using apps built on low-code technology.

MindOfMyOwn helps safeguard vulnerable children during lockdown with app to help get their voices heard and participate in decisions made about their lives.