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World Cancer Day: our journeys are unique, but we thrive when united

World Cancer Day: our journeys are unique, but we thrive when united

This year the Civil Service Working Through Cancer Network will show support for World Cancer Day on 4 February by focusing our events on the unique human story behind every cancer diagnosis, and how by uniting we are stronger and …

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How the Civil Service is preparing for Brexit

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on: 11 July 2017 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
Overlapping UK and EU flags

Jeremy Heywood sets out how the Civil Service is gearing up for the challenge of supporting the Government in managing the UK's exit from the European Union.

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A new commitment on health and wellbeing for the Civil Service

Posted by: Jonathan Jones, Posted on: 10 July 2017 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders, Health & Wellbeing
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Jonathan Jones introduces his five priorities for improving health and wellbeing in the Civil Service.

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How effective is our Civil Service?

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on: 6 July 2017 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
Cover of International Civil Service Effectiveness Index 2017 - detail

Jeremy Heywood welcomes the first publication of an index of the effectiveness of civil services around the world, which ranks the UK Civil Service fourth overall.

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The active path to health and wellbeing

Posted by: Jonathan Jones, Posted on: 3 July 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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It's Civil Service Physical Activity Week, and Jonathan Jones, our Health and Well-being Champion, has some tips on how we can fit physical activity into the working day.

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Working with the new government and reaffirming our priorities

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on: 30 June 2017 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
The door of No 10 Downing Street

Jeremy Heywood considers the ongoing responsibilities of the Civil Service following the General Election.

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Inspiring our future

Posted by: Simon Baugh, Chief Executive, Government Communication Service, Posted on: 29 June 2017 - Categories: A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion

What does a permanent secretary do? Department for Transport's Simon Baugh found out what some 8-year-olds thought when he accompanied Permanent Secretary Bernadette Kelly to a Primary Futures event.

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Civil Service Awards 2017 - let’s celebrate inspirational individuals and outstanding teams

Posted by: Sir Richard Heaton, Posted on: 20 June 2017 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders

Civil Service Awards Champion Richard Heaton gives his three main reasons for loving the awards and explains why we should all think about nominating someone this year.

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Building diversity in senior leadership

Posted by: Sue Owen, DCMS Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service LGB&TI Champion, Posted on: 13 June 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
Leaders scheme titles in white type on black background divided by white line

Sue Owen highlights the opportunity to join two schemes focused on increasing diversity in the Civil Service's senior leadership.

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What I learned during Mental Health Awareness Week

Posted by: Sir Philip Rutnam, Home Office Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service Disability Champion, Posted on: 12 June 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
Men and women in discussion at round tables

Civil Service Disability Champion Philip Rutnam looks at Civil Service activities marking Mental Health Awareness Week and the key points he took from the week.

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Exercising for better mental health

Posted by: Jonathan Jones, Posted on: 8 May 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
Two people walking in countryside with Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 badge superimposed.

In Mental Health Awareness Week, Civil Service Health and Well-being Champion Jonathan Jones looks at the benefits of physical activity for better mental health.

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