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A Brilliant Civil Service

A range of blog posts illustrating the vision of:

"A brilliant Civil Service that helps to keep the United Kingdom prosperous and secure, supporting the governments we serve in
implementing their commitments and delivering high quality services for the public."

Blogs in this category will illustrate aspects of the vision and how it is being implemented across the organisation under its four supporting pillars: Improved outcomes; Effective leaders; Skilled people; A great place to work.

Always adding value – staff networks in the Civil Service

Head and shoulders image of Rupert McNeil, Government Chief People Officer

Government Chief People Officer Rupert McNeil describes how staff networks are going "above and beyond" to support civil servants during the coronavirus pandemic.

Civil Service Awards 2019 - Week of Winners: Resilience & Rapid Response Award

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The Maritime & Coastguard Agency winners of the Resilience & Rapid Response Award, with award presenter Sir Tom Scholar, Permanent Secretary for HM Treasury

The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre Blue Watch of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency won the 2019 Resilience & Rapid Response Award for their actions in operations including the evacuation of 130 people from an oil rig.

Civil Service Awards 2019 - Week of Winners: Inspirational Leadership Award

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Paula Holbrook-Witt, winner of the Inspirational Leadership Award, with award presenter Dame Shan Morgan, Permanent Secretary for the Welsh Government

Paula Holbrook-Witt, of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, won the Inspirational Leadership Award for her work in supporting people with a hearing disability in the workplace.

Civil Service Awards 2019 - Week of Winners: Commercial Award

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The DHSC winners of the Commercial Award, with award presenter John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service & Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office

The Voluntary Pricing and Access Scheme Negotiating Team in the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England received the Commercial Award for securing a five-year deal to accelerate the uptake of new innovative medicines for NHS patients.