Latest News from iESE Public Sector Transformation
Cost of Care Tool Announcement
IESE has been selected to deliver a free national cost of care tool which delivers against DHSC requirements for the cost of care exercise.
Keep Cyber on the Agenda
The damage seen in recent successful cyber attacks highlights how this issue needs to remain high on the agenda.
Digital Services Human Touch
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.
Cyber Best Practice Not Enough
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.
Diving into the Future
We see an increasing priority for local/hyper local regeneration, inclusive growth, sustainability, and renewal to build vibrant communities.
Future of Care Systems
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.
Reflections for iESE
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.
Make Councils Cyber Secure
Several councils on our proof-of-concept trial for the cyber security solution AppGuard have gone on to procure it at a preferential rate.
Sleep In Pay Ruling
Whilst the ruling has brought much needed clarity of sleep-in pay, the impact of this ruling raises has many questions as it answers.
Coaching for Digital Age
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.
Leadership in the Pandemic
Councils have been developing local leadership that isn’t just to create money to survive, but to create value for communities to thrive.
Scottish Council Transformation
iESE helps Scottish council push forward radical changes using the Innovation Mandate diagnostic which helps define the change agenda
2021 New Year Wishes
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 Care Tool
Market Leading Tool CareCubed offers a transparent solution to help councils and providers come to an agreement on the cost of placements.
Terminating Covid Transmission
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.
Covid Depreciated Climate Change
Climate change and our environmental impact has largely taken a back seat during the pandemic, yet the signs are there for all to see.
Covid-19 Apps for Authorities
Netcall launches Covid-19 package designed to allow local authorities to jumpstart their Covid-19 responses using apps built on low-code technology.
Safeguarding Children App
MindOfMyOwn helps safeguard vulnerable children during lockdown with app to help get their voices heard and participate in decisions made about their lives.
CareCubed Combats Coronavirus
CareCubed, which helps commissioners and providers calculate the fair cost of care placements, shown to be a valuable tool during the coronavirus crisis.
Ransomware Attacks on Councils
Recent information illustrates that there are increasing threats targeted specifically at local government to access “sensitive data”.
iESE Procures PPE
Best approaches to covid-19 response suggest that universal adaptation rather than returning to the ‘old normal’ is the way ahead.
C19: Recovery or Adaptation?
Best approaches to covid-19 response suggest that universal adaptation rather than returning to the ‘old normal’ is the way ahead.
Local Gov Covid Response
Local government have turned to digital tools to help manage COVID-19 and meet the demand for information and answers from residents and businesses.
New Deadly Virus Threat
With whole council workforces working from home, experts warn of total takeover from a deadly virus threat with dramatically devastating consequences.
Evolution of UK Councillors
With the evolution of councils from service provider to being customer-centric and community-enabling the role of councillors must change.
Officer + Councillor Relationships
Positive collaboration and working relationships between officers and councillors is essential for effective and efficient public services.
Measuring Cllr Performance
Lack of definition and information of the councillor role and responsibilities reduces ability and reliability in measuring performance.
Residents and Councillors
Research shows that there is a clear lack of recognition between locally elected councillors and their residents, but why is this?
Role of a Councillor
What exactly does an elected member do? Why should you become one for your local area? Here we look at the role of a councillor and what they do.
What are Elected Members
With local government responsible for a range of vital services, and around 20,000 locally elected members in the UK, we look into who and what they are.
Local Government Cyber Attack
Learning from the catastrophic cyber attack on Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council which led to the complete failure of digital systems…
Improve Your Cyber Defence
Traditional anti-virus systems are no longer enough to combat the complexity and volume of attacks – change your cyber security defence now…
Public Services Data Share
A need to understand and share data about what drives demand for public services arising amongst local government to ensure better outcomes for residents…
Digital Technology Tsunami
Local government in the grip of a ‘digital tsunami’, with fossilisation and redundancy being built into our use of new technology.
Over 40s Social Care Tax
Social care premium: a new tax announced for over 40s, retirees and employers to fund the spiralling costs of social care…
Building a Thriving Community
Supporting a thriving community that meets their own needs is better than optimising demand and creating a better customer experience.
Transformation In Public Services
Passion for transformation in local public services is evident in the way that the sector continuously looks for innovative ways of working…
Digital Transformation Declaration
Digital transformation addressed in Local Digital Declaration aimed at promoting joined-up thinking among councils on digital infrastructure and projects…
Public Sector Graduate Scheme
Not for profit social enterprise strived to improve public services giving back to the public sector with Kent graduate scheme…
Innovation In Local Government
Local Government lost one of its true innovators recently – and one whose vision for digital innovation in local services will live on for decades to come…