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How we’re building a bespoke IT system to achieve nutrient mitigation for new house building

Samantha Denham and Gregor Neeve give us a look behind the scenes at the work that went into building a digital solution to support a key plank of the Government’s housebuilding strategy.

July 20, 2023adminContent, Defra content design, Defra digital, Defra service design, Defra services, services, User centred design, user needsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Happy World Emoji Day

On World Emoji Day Christopher J looks at how we might use the fun symbols (or not) to make sure our message gets across in the way we intend.

July 17, 2023adminAccessibility, Content, Defra content design, Defra digital, Defra services, User centred design, user needsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Why being a social mobility ambassador is important to me

As the world prepares to celebrate World Youth Skills Day, Lead Content Designer Leyla Kee-McParlin reflects on her experience of supporting the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Social Mobility Ambassadors Schools Programme, and what it’s given her, and explains what networks are doing both in Defra and across government to improve career progression in the Civil Service for those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

July 14, 2023adminDefra content design, Defra digital, people, skillsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Why World Wellbeing Week is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the many aspects of wellbeing

In World Wellbeing Week, David Light and Lucy Holland reflect on the importance of wellbeing, and highlight some of the joint activities which Defra and Atos, one of our key strategic suppliers, have undertaken in recent months.

June 29, 2023adminAll staff, Defra digital, people, volunteering, wellbeingDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Unlocking the power of low code in Defra

Emma Shaw, Lead Product Manager for Power Platform in Defra, reflects on her team’s journey to unlock the power of low code and enable the business to build their own apps and automations, driving efficiencies and expediting digital transformation across the group.

June 23, 2023adminDefra digital, User centred designDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Data-driven success: celebrating two major digital export milestones

Programme Delivery Manager Neil Johnson shares his experiences of working closely with the Animal & Plant Health Agency to build and launch two digital services which are helping exporters of plant and animal goods.