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A user persona describes a broad category that encompasses many possible ‘subtypes’ of users. The persona articulates general attributes shared by all, including: relevant personal context, what information is needed and why, points of pain in the current system, and description of their behavior...

Sarah Scobie and Jonathan Spencer reflect on the new community services data and argue there is much more we still need to know. If community services matter then commissioners, providers and regulators need to take improvements in community data quality seriously.

New research published today shows councils are struggling to provide services for rising numbers of people facing disadvantage, with the most deprived areas hit hardest. Faced with…

We’re the national information and technology partner to the health and social care system using digital technology to transform the NHS and social care

Social prescribing enables GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services. But does it work? And how does it fit in with wider health and care policy?

The GOV.UK Design System contains styles, components and patterns to help teams design and build services. In this post we look at how we're helping people from across government contribute to it.

Why we should stop saying design systems solve the easy problems, so you can focus on the hard ones

How local councils work in England - types of council, decision-making, council finances, local councillors and making complaints

Government is relatively new to this approach. Before the 1980s, commissioners rarely procured services from outside the public sector – with the notable exception of general practitioners. In the las…

Health and high quality care for all, now and for future generations

Putting people and communities at the heart of health and wellbeing.

The Youth Wellbeing Directory provides a list of free local and national organisations for anyone up to the age of 25, along with important information you may find helpful.

Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP) SPIP is a course which helps parents understand separation from a child’s point of view and learn the fundamental principles of how to manage and reduce …

Code-Point® with polygons shows the notional shape of every postcode unit in Great Britain, and includes major buildings with multiple postcodes.

Parent Know How Directory ChildcareLink and Families Information Services are changing. From September 2009 there will be a new database which will