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Accessibility is at the core of GOV.WALES

Post by Roland, Corporate Digital Team, Welsh Government Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gwmraeg Find out about our commitment to accessibility in this introduction to our approach on GOV.WALES. Why accessibility matters Accessibility is about ensuring as many people as … Continue reading →

September 2, 2025adminUncategorizedGOV, Wales

Why we built a user research manual (and why it matters more than you think)

Jason Stockwell, Research Operations, reflects on the work done to develop a user research manual for Defra and the importance of consistency across user research.

August 21, 2025adminDefra digital, User centred design, User researchDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Chief statistician’s update: improvements to NHS performance statistics

Each month we publish a wide range of NHS secondary care statistics, from urgent and emergency care to diagnostics, therapies and NHS waiting lists. We’ve recently made some changes to improve the relevance and timeliness of our data and to … Continue reading →

August 19, 2025adminUncategorizedGOV, Wales

Reflections on Civil Service Live 2025

Suzy Robinson, Head of Delivery Management (interim), shares her experiences at Civil Service Live 2025 and what she’s learned from attending Civil Service Live over the past few years.

August 4, 2025adminCivil Service Live, CivilServiceLive2025, Collaboration, Defra digital, learning, Learning and DevelopmentDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Guest Blog: Building Wales’ Digital future – the role of the Digital and Data Standards Board

Post by Rebecca Godfrey, Interim CEO of the Welsh Revenue Authority and Chair of the Digital and Data Standards Board for Wales Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg On 24 July, I chaired the Digital and Data Standards Board for … Continue reading →

August 1, 2025adminUncategorizedGOV, Wales

Building a shared understanding of services

Lucy Hartley, Head of Service Strategy, Ownership and Performance, and Lisa Jeffery, Design Manager, reflect on the work being done to build a shared understanding of services within Defra’s Digital, Data, Technology and Security teams.

July 31, 2025adminDefra digital, Digital services, Digital transformation, services, TransformationDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

How our digital teams supported innovation in flood risk services

Helen Eden, Programme Delivery Manager for Flood at Defra, celebrates the success of our Flood Digital Team, who have been recognised for their innovative work in delivering crucial flood risk information to help protect communities across the UK and plan for the future.

June 30, 2025admindata, Defra digital, digital, Digital delivery, user needsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Chief Statistician’s update: updating the names for Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) in Wales

Following extensive engagement with local authorities, we have a final list of updated names for the Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) in Wales. These updated names ensure that they are intuitive, bilingual and reflective of the electoral ward names and … Continue reading →

June 25, 2025adminUncategorizedGOV, Wales

Cyber Action Plan for Wales: Two Years On

Post by Cyber Co-ordination and Leadership Team, Welsh Government Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Two years ago we launched the Cyber Action Plan for Wales, setting out our vision that Wales prospers through cyber resilience, talent and innovation. The … Continue reading →

June 25, 2025adminUncategorizedGOV, Wales

Chief Statistician’s update: StatsWales is changing: what you need to know

Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg StatsWales is an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and citizens since its inception. With over 280,000 unique users each year, it serves as a comprehensive repository of Welsh statistics and data. Whether you are … Continue reading →

June 5, 2025adminUncategorizedGOV, Wales