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NCAS Conference 2020: an online affair

This year’s NCAS conference is virtual, but we’ll still share insights, host quizzes, and reflect on key themes!

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Black History Month 2020: Zakes Mda

Zakes Mda, a South African novelist, poet, and activist, explores tradition vs. modernity in Xhosa society in The Heart of...
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Black History Month 2020: Olive Morris

Olive Morris, a Brixton activist, co-founded the Brixton Black Women’s Group, fighting for community spaces and justice.

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Black History Month 2020: Clarke Carlisle

Clarke Carlisle, ex-footballer and ambassador for Kick it Out, raises awareness on mental health and dual diagnosis.

Reflecting on Public Finance Live 20: building confidence to deliver ‘good’ savings

This week, CIPFA hosted a workshop on COVID-19 recovery, focusing on delivering good savings in complex systems.

Solace Virtual Learning Week: let’s see the social care opportunity rather than the social care crisis

Reframing social care as an economic asset post-Covid can unlock avoidable demand and boost independence & value.

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Black History Month 2020: Issa Rae

Issa Rae, creator of Insecure, uses her platform for activism, spotlighting police violence and advocating for change.

What’s the best use of 1,000 days of a council Chief Executives’ time?

Local government reorganisation has taken up 3 days/week for Chiefs, highlighting their complex role in leading vital services.

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IMPOWER and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sign collaboration agreement

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and IMPOWER Consulting have announced a collaborative working agreement in relation to improving impact...
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Black History Month 2020: Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford used his platform to tackle child food poverty, successfully campaigning for free school meals to be extended.