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This page links to central government initiative and single issue websites. A separate Offices and Agencies page lists key government offices and agency websites.
Age Positive Campaign Aims to tackle age discrimination and promote age diversity in the workplace.
Arson Control Forum The Forum began in April 2001 and is a government-led national body seeking to reduce arson-related deaths, injuries and damage. It brings together stakeholders such as the fire service, local authorities, the police service, insurance companies & government departments.
Arson Prevention Bureau Established by the Home Office and the Association of British Insurers.
Best value performance plans toolkit Courtesy of the Audit Commission, this site links to advice from the Commission's study based on analysis of the year one best value performance plans and interviews with practitioners and members. Includes a Best Value Performance Plans Library, a Best Value Performance Plans Toolkit, Library of Local Performance Indicators and a Best Value Review Database.
Better Government for Older People Launched in 1998 to improve public services for older people. It is a partnership between central government, local government, the voluntary sector, the academic world and older people.
BetterWales.com The first strategic plan of the National Assembly for Wales. It sets out their plan to create fresh 'Made in Wales' policies for the new millennium and to get the maximum value for the people of Wales out of the money spent on their behalf.
Beyondbricks A portal for internet entrepreneurs that provides a free online resource of information and advice, news and 'community'. Funded by the UK Government's Department of Trade and Industry but created by a consortium of companies.
Cabinet Office Diversity Website The purpose of this site is to provide civil servants - employees, managers, and HR people - with a central point of information on all aspects of the diversity agenda.
Care Direct New service being developed by the Department of Health in partnership with some local councils for people aged 60 years and older and their carers and relatives. It's aim is to make it easier for older people to get information and help when they need it.
Central Consultation Register for Northern Ireland Site contains a register of all consultation documents by department and a Consultation Guide which sets out a standard for all consultation exercises being conducted in line with section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
Central Government Beacon Scheme Information on the Beacon Scheme, news, case studies and all you need to know about this key area of government policy.
Children and Young People's Unit Tasked with joining up policy-making across Departments and removing barriers to effective working. As part of this work they are promoting active dialogue and partnership with children and young people, and with the voluntary sector. They are also responsible for the administration of the Children's Fund
ChildrencareLink The ChildcareLink website enables parents to find local and national information about childcare provision in England and Scotland. Funded by the Department for Education and Employment and the Scottish Executive as part of their National Childcare Strategies.
Children's Hearing System The Hearings system represents one of the radical changes initiated by the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968. On the 15 April 1971 the Hearings took over the from the courts most of the responsibility for dealing with children and young people under 16 who commit offences or who are in need of care or protection.
Civilian Apprentiships with the MOD Site aimed at those leaving School or College. Details of apprentiships at various bases of the armed forces around the country.
Civil Service Pensions Information about pension arrangements for UK civil servants employed by central Government Departments and Executive Agencies.
CJS Online Provides information for all those involved in the criminal justice system in any capacity, whether involved in the system professionally or as volunteers; citizens who become involved as jurors, victims or witnesses; or those simply seeking general information about the criminal justice process.
Communities Scotland Works on behalf of Ministers to promote social justice and tackle exclusion through the delivery of sustainable community regeneration.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species UK Site maintained by the UK CITES authorities, aims to provide information and updates on CITES-related matters as they pertain to the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories.
Connexions Card One-stop shop for careers and course information.
The Consumer Gateway Online access to information and advice for consumers. It links to websites containing consumer information and advice run by Government departments, consumer organisations and others.
Countyrside Agency: Mapping Access Land in England The Countryside Agency are preparing maps of all open country and registered common land in England. This is a statutory duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. The draft map shows areas the Countryside Agency has mapped as registered common land and open country. They would welcome your comments about whether you believe this land has been mapped correctly.
Crimestoppers Crimestoppers Trust, set up in 1988 is the only UK charity aimed at putting criminals behind bars through an anonymous Freephone number. Crimestoppers Trust works in partnership with the police. Operating through 30 UK regions, each call centre is supported by a board of volunteers drawn from the local business community and the media.
Crime Reduction Online resource for the crime reduction practitioner.
Court Alerting Service A service provided by Sweet & Maxwell in conjunction with The Court Service. using information from the Crown Court Electronic Support System (CREST). Court listings are provided free of charge to users.
Culture Online A body within the Department for Culture, Media and Sport whose remit is to to use digital technologies to widen access to the resources of the arts and cultural sector, for the purposes of learning and enjoyment both at school and throughout life.
Customer Service Standards Courtesy of the Inland Revenue, this site sets out the standards of service you can expect from them and gives full details of their results for 2000/2001 and targets for 2001/2002.
Darwin Initiative a small grants programme that aims to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of resources in less developed countries. The Initiative is funded and administered by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (DEFRA).
Developing Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK Site aimed at increasing awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK. Provides relevant information on a wide range of issues, as well as through many other specific initiatives across the whole spectrum of the nation's biggest issues.
Digital Scotland A Scottish Executive initiative which aims to ensure that Scotland obtains and retains maximum economic and social advantage from information and communication technologies.
Digital Television Site is designed to help you to find out about the Government's policies for digital television and provides answers to consumers' frequently asked questions.
Direct Access Government The one-stop shop for business to access regulatory guidance and forms published on government websites.
District Audit The audit arm of the Audit Commission, responsible for ensuring that £100 billion of public money is wisely spent by local authorities and the health service.
Draft Communications Bill Information on this proposed Bill to streamline the way communications are conducted and regulated.
Drug Misuse Information Website operated by the Department of Health. It is intended primarily as a resource for a wide range of professionals and managers to help in the delivery of drug prevention and treatment services. Some of the information will also be of interest to parents, young people and students.
DTI Manufacturing Website Site's intention is to communicate to UK manufacturers and their business advisers, particularly those dealing with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), certain proposed developments which could help them to achieve a competitive advantage.
E-Science GRID The DTI and the Research Councils are committing £118M to a government-industry programme on e-Science. The reason for this investment is that GRID technology is seen as the natural successor to the world wide web and the UK wants to take a leading role in order to develop solutions for its scientists and developing opportunities for its industry.
E-venturing e-venturing is the umbrella name for the Innovation and Venturing Unit, established by the Office of the e-Envoy following the recommendations of a report called e-govt - Electronic Government Services for the 21st Century. Its creation is part of a major push by the government to maximise the value, use and potential of web-related technology throughout the public services.
Emergency Planning College The leading provider of training in emergency preparedness attracting delegates with the responsibility for preventing, planning for, responding to or recovering from a major incident. It is the only permanent national forum for representatives of Local and Central Government, the emergency services, the private sector and volunteer groups to network and share good practice.
The Employment Tribunals Site gives information about the tribunals and guidance about how to apply to them.
Employment Tribunal System Tashforce This Taskforce will report to the Secretary of State for Trade & Industry and the Lord Chancellor in Spring 2002, making recommendations on how services can be made more efficient and cost effective for users, against a background of rising caseloads.
Enemy Property On 24 March 1999 the British Government set up a Payment Scheme so that victims of Nazi persecution may apply for compensation for the seizure of assets, in the United Kingdom, during the Second World War under the Trading with the Enemy legislation. The period for the submission of claims ended on 30 September 1999. The claims are now being considered by the Panel of Assessors. Claimants will be notified of the results and the payment arrangements for successful claims
englishsites.com English Partnerships' online property site database for companies looking to locate or expand in England.
Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme Web site produceded by the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), together with the Inland Revenue, to provide information about the enhanced capital allowance scheme which will enable businesses to claim 100% first year capital allowances on investments in energy saving equipment. Businesses will be able to write off the whole cost of their investment against their taxable profits of the period during which they make the investment.
Environmental Management System The Office of the Deputy Prime Minisster & Department for Transport managed, web-based ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. This system is also used by Other Government Departments. The Resources contained here are for the furtherance of your own knowledge and as a starting point for your own EMS.
Envirowise A government programme for businesses, offering free, independent advice on practical ways to minimise waste and convert turnover into profit.
Ethnic Minority Health Initiative "At the request of the Ethnic Advisor for the United Kingdom (UK) Department of Health, the United States (US) agreed to collaborate with the UK on issues of vital concern to both countries as it relates to the health of minorities. The purpose of this collaboration is to provide a forum to exchange information on minority health needs in each country and to develop an agenda for long-term collaboration on improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations in both countries".
Europe Day Website Courtesy of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Europe Day, an annual celebration of the diversity of cultures within Europe, is held on May 9. It is an opportunity to reflect on modern day Europe and the European Union and to bring the people of Europe, wherever they live, closer to each other.
European Division of the Department of Finance & Personnel Northern Ireland The overall aim of the Division is to optimise the impact of European Structural Funds in addressing NI expenditure priorities, to co-ordinate effectively all European Structural Funds Programmes and related policy issues, and to develop and co-ordinate non-Structural Funds linkages with the EU.
European Social Fund An important source of funding for activities to develop employability and human resources. It is used to add value to policies introduced to make a reality of the Government's objective of promoting employment opportunities for all in an inclusive society.
Euro Taskforce for Wales The following pages are being developed to provide details of local training events across Wales and also practical examples of euro experience. These will help all businesses in Wales to overcome the challenges, and benefit from the opportunities, which are associated with the introduction of the euro.
Family Health Services Appeal Authority The purpose of the Family Health Services Appeal Authority is to improve the provision of healthcare by efficiently ensuring prompt, fair and reasoned resolution of disputes within the National Health Service.
Farming Connect Provider of services to the farming community in Wales. The National Assembly for Wales has worked together with all the organisations involved in agriculture and the rural community to establish this service. Farming Connect aims to provide farming businesses the opportunity, information and expertise to help them make informed decisions about the future of their business. Also available in Welsh.
Facilitating Inclusion in the North East (FINE) The website of FINE - the North East SEN Regional Partnership. FINE brings together twelve Local Education Authorities in the North East of England with the aim of developing more effective inclusive educational practices. The project operates with collaboration from stakeholders in the Health, Social Services, Voluntary and Independent Sectors.
Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is a safety net for customers of financial services firms. They pay compensation if an authorised firm is unable to
pay claims against it, usually because it has gone out of business. The Scheme is funded by the industry and covers deposits, insurance and investments.
Floodline Information on flooding from the Environment Agency.
Fire Kills Website aimed at stopping a fire happening in your home. They explain what to do, what to check and what to avoid doing. You can reduce the risks of fire to virtually zero.
Food from Britain (FFB) The UK's leading international food and drink marketing and business development consultancy providing companies with a range of cost-effective and results-orientated marketing services.
Foot and Mouth Disease Inquiry Central objective is to draw out the lessons to be learned from the outbreak and to do so as quickly as possible, consistent with ensuring that the process is inclusive, thorough and fair. Information about the three inquiries, news, views and the public have a chance to submit their views.
Financial Services Authority: Consumer Advice A wide range of information to help people plan their financial future, including explanations of different types of well known financial products and services.
The Foresight Programme The UK's Government-led Foresight programme brings people, knowledge and ideas together to look ahead and prepare for the future.
General Practice Research Database (GPRD) The world's largest computerised database of anonymised longitudinal patient records from general practice, containing more than 35 million patient years of data. It is a significant resource for the following areas of study:- clinical epidemiology, drug safety, drug utilisation, health outcomes, health service planning and pharmacoeconomics. It is used regularly by:- academics, the UK Department of Health, the Office for National Statistics, medicines regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical industry.
Global Wildlife Division A DETR site concerned with the protection of globally threatened animals and plants through regulation of trade in endangered species; participation in international wildlife agreements and the promotion of high standards in zoos.
Government Gateway The Government Gateway is the centralised registration service for e-Government services in the UK. Registering with the Government Gateway enables you to sign up for any of the UK Government's services that are available over the Internet.
Government Internet Forum Brings together people from government and industry who have an interest in the web and e-media to share their knowledge and experience. Allows professionals in the area to meet and discuss the issues, technologies and policies which are shaping the future of government communications.
Government Legal Service Recruitment website targets those in the legal profession, i.e. both Barristers and Solicitors, Vacation Placement seekers, Legal Trainees and Qualified Lawyers as well as those simply interested in the public sector legal arena.
Government News Network (GNN) From 1 April 2002 the UK Government News Network is the new identity for the Regional Network and News Distribution Service - formerly part of COI Communications.
A Great Place to Work Government website that attempts to analyse what makes a working environment enjoyable for people.
health-activist.net The result of four pilot projects funded by the NHS Northern and Yorkshire Regional Office, health-activist.net is.a manual and website which, by offering practical and readily available advice, aims to encourage individuals and organisations to run accredited courses.
health.e.school New web site from the National Assembly for Wales which is specifically targeted at promoting health and the importance of a healthy environment to pre-school, primary and secondary school pupils. Because of its special importance, the information for schools has been given its own site, separate from the Assembly's national health promotion website for Wales.
Health Management Information Services These pages contain hospital waiting times for all specialties in Wales. The purpose of this service is to help doctors and patients make a choice of consultant at the time of referral.
Highlands & Islands Partnership Programme (HIPP) Access to a wide range of information on the Highlands & Islands Special Transitional Programme, which brings around £200 million of European funding which, together with public and private resources, supports a £500 million programme to be invested over the next 6 or 7 years for the benefit of people in the area.
Historic Scotland Information on more than 300 properties in their care. There are also details of Scotland's listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments. Education pages provide a resource for schools and information on conservation research.
HSE Direct Authoritative and reliable source of health and safety legislation and guidance.
Human Rights Unit - Lord Chancellor's Department Main responsibility is to ensure the successful implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporates into UK law rights and freedoms guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights. The Unit also maintains and develops the UK's position under various Human Rights Treaties.
Immunisation Information to help people make up their own minds about, general immunisation issues, including safety and comparative risks, childhood immunisation and vaccines and diseases including polio, meningitis, meningitis C, measles, mumps and rubella.
Information Security Breaches Survey This survey of UK businesses, carried out every two years, is the UK's leading source of information on security incidents suffered by businesses, both large and small.
In Town Without My Car In Town, Without My Car! is now a firmly established date in the calendar of governments across Europe and beyond. On the 22nd of September every year, town centre streets close to cars and lorries, and open up for people to enjoy walking, cycling, street theatre, live music, dancing, public art and children's play areas.
In Your Area A database which allows you to see key government facts and figures - good and bad - for your area, together with other information of interest
Information for Local Government Online, one-stop gateway for local authorities to get quick and easy access to local government-related information that is published on the web sites of central government departments and agencies.
Innovate Now DTI Innovation Unit which aims to promote a significant increase in innovation and future thinking throughout the economy.
Interchange A Government initiative which promotes and encourages the exchange of people and good practice between the Civil Service and other sectors of the economy.
Internet Crime Forum Their aim is to develop and maintain a working relationship between the Internet Service Providers Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies in the UK, such that criminal investigations are carried out lawfully, quickly and efficiently while protecting the confidentiality of legitimate communications and with minimum impact on the business of the industry.
Invest to Save Budget - HM Treasury Provides funds to encourage two or more public bodies to jointly reconfigure elements of their work or to initiate new processes to provide innovative, or streamlined, or simply better modes of service. Often such a step is too risky, or considered too marginal, to attract mainstream funding.
Invest UK The only investment agency covering the whole of the UK. It helps the world's companies to set up or expand business from a British base. One in three companies moving to Europe comes to Britain.
Investors in People Investors in People is a national quality standard which sets a level of good practice for improving an organisation's performance through its people.
Jobcentre Plus Brings together the Employment Service, which runs Jobcentres, and those parts of the Benefits Agency which provide services for people of working age. Jobcentre Plus staff will be able to give you the information and advice you need about looking for work and claiming benefits.
Joint Reviews Provides an independent assessment of how well the public is being served by social services locally. The reviews identify what authorities do well, and highlight those areas that could be improved.
Just Ask Website of the Community Legal Service. The CLS aims to ensure that people can get information and help about their legal rights and understand how to enforce them in the right place and at the right time.
The Kingsmill Review Website provides information to help parents advise their children on chatting safely online.
Kosovo News Produced jointly by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Office, contains a wide range of information about NATO's activities in Kosovo.
Land Registry Direct Provides on-line access to Land Registry data including access to 17 million computerised registers and title plans.
Land Registry - E-Conveyancing Website supports, informs and facilitates understanding of e-conveyancing and their consultation exercise, the purpose of which is to formally begin the process of formulating and creating an e-conveyancing system for England and Wales.
LEAP (Life Events Access Project) A £2million project of which £1.2m is government money from the Invest to Save programme. It is a partnership project between a group of Councils. LEAP aims to utilise knowledge management in order to improve service provision to customers.
Leapfrog The information age initiative for Northern Ireland. This advisory group has been tasked with producing a Strategic Framework & Action Plan that will support and encourage the development of a knowledge-based economy in Northern Ireland.
Learning and Skills Research Centre The newly established and independent Learning and Skills Research Centre was launched on the 30th October 2001. The LSRC will provide an evidence base for the development of post-16 learning and skills in the UK, and generate research that is independent, innovative, rigorous, and firmly embedded in policy and practice.
Lexicon Legal information for the courts online. Parts of this service are only available to those subscribers nominated by the Lord Chancellor's Department and The Court Service.
LGjobs The Improvement and Development Agency's recruitment website for Local Government jobs.
Library of Local Performance Indicators Aservice being provided by the Audit Commission and the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) in response to demand from local authorities. The library will provide a range of 'off-the-shelf' quality approved PIs that authorities can voluntarily select and use if appropriate to their local circumstances. All indicators will have clear definitions that ensure consistency and enable comparison with others.
Lifebytes A website which gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about health in a "fun and interesting way".
LINK Scheme The LINK scheme is the Government's principal mechanism for promoting partnership in pre-competitive research between industry and the research base.
Local Business Partnerships Website aimed at helping local councils work with small businesses and cut down red tape.
London Grid for Learning (LGfL) A high-speed computer network, linking schools across the 33 London Local Education Authorities.
London's Health The website is maintained by the London Region Office of the NHS, on behalf of the London Health Commission and its sponsoring partners.
Local Housing Strategy Guidance (Scotland) Draft guidance on preparing Local Housing Strategies. The Housing (Scotland) Act will make it a requirement for local authorities to make a comprehensive assessment of housing needs and conditions, and to produce strategies to tackle the housing problems in their areas. his draft guidance has been prepared primarily for local authorities, but will also be of interest to those who will be working with councils in the preparing strategies such as Registered Social Landlords, the private sector, public and voluntary sector agencies and local communities.
Mapping e-commerce (eStatMap) Provides statistics within a clear framework that examines the key adoption and use stages that individuals, businesses and government encounter. The framework examines the readiness of individuals, businesses and government organisations to get online; the technologies they can use now and in the future; how they use the Internet; the key purposes for use (such as commerce, recreation and education) and the impact of the Internet and e-commerce.
Marine Consents and Environment Unit The MCEU administers a range of statutory controls that apply to marine works, including all construction, coastal defences, dredging and the disposal of waste materials at sea in waters around England and Wales for which responsibility is vested in the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; the Secretary of State for Transport and the National Assembly for Wales
Mind, Body & Soul Health information aimed at young people aged 14-16.
MOD Acquisition Management System A comprehensive information site embodying the principles of Smart Acquisition (SA). Although primarily aimed at an internal MoD audience and industry, it has been released on the Internet to promote a wider understanding of the new Acquisition Processes and to encourage feedback as part of the MoD's commitment to continuous improvement and open government.
MOD's Pilot Publication Scheme The aim of this pilot Publication Scheme is to explain what information the MOD makes available to the public, and wherever possible provide an easy method of accessing this information. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, every public authority has a duty to specify what information they publish (in terms of information 'classes'), how the information is made available, and whether it is available free of charge or upon payment.
Motoring.gov.uk This portal aims to provide information and eventually services electronically through a single access point on the Internet.
Owning-a-car.gov.uk This website is designed to be used in conjunction with the book owning a car. Together they provide useful information and shortcuts to related government sites, providing you with a comprehensive guide to owning a car.
Multi Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (Magic) A one-stop shop for rural and countryside information from the partner organisations, bringing together definitive rural designation boundaries and information about rural land-based schemes into one place for the first time.
National Anti Fraud Network (NAFN) NAFN deals with all types of local authority fraud, including Housing Benefits, Student Awards, Trading Standards, grant applications, false invoicing and internal investigations. Since its formation, NAFN has helped councils identify numerous frauds which have resulted in considerable savings to the taxpayer. Currently, approximately 230 Local Authorities in England and Wales are fully paid up members of NAFN.
National Archives of Scotland One of the most varied collection of archives in the British isles. It is the main archive for sources of the history of Scotland as a separate kingdom, her role in the British isles and the links between Scotland and many other countries over the centuries. It also advises Scottish government departments, institutions, businesses and private individuals on the care of their records.
National Biodiversity Network A union of likeminded organisations that are collaborating to create an information network of biodiversity data that is accessible through the Internet. By providing easy access to the information people need about wildlife, wise and informed decisions can be made to ensure our natural environment is diverse, rich and sustainable now and for future generations.
National Clinical Assessment Authority (NCAA) The NCAA is a special health authority set up as one of the central elements of the NHS' modernisation plans to ensure the high quality of healthcare. The Authority's aim is to provide a support service to the NHS when concerns over the performance of an individual doctor are raised.
National College for School Leadership The College plays a key role in the Government's strategy to transform schools, drive up standards and ensure that every school is excellent or improving or both.
National GPS Network Courtesy of the Ordnance Survey, this site is an essential resource for the precise Global Positioning System (GPS) user in Great Britain.
National Health Promotion Website for Wales Provides a comprehensive resource of materials for the professional as well as information for the citizen concerned about their health and well-being.
National Hi-Tech Crime Unit Set up as part of the national hi-tech crime strategy announced by the Home Secretary to Parliament in November 2000. Their aim is to combat national and transnational serious and organised hi-tech crime within, or which impacts upon the United Kingdom.
National Prescribing Centre The aim is 'to facilitate the promotion of high quality, cost-effective prescribing through a co-ordinated and prioritised programme of activities aimed at supporting all relevant professionals and senior managers working in the modern NHS'
National Training Awards The National Training Awards are managed by UK Skills and supported by the Department for Education and Skills, Department for Employment and Learning - Northern Ireland, the Welsh Assembley Government and the National Council - ELWa, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Near Earth Object Task Force A report by the Near Earth Object Task Force which proposed how the UK should best contribute to an international effort on NEOs.
NGfL Scotland in Communities The aim is to promote and support the use of ICTs for lifelong learning, social justice and active citizenship in the community.
National Land Information Service (NLIS) NLIS is an example of the Modernising Government Initiative in action. It will allow people quicker and easier access to authoritative, accurate and comprehensive information on all land and property in the UK.
National Land Use Database A partnership project between the Department of the Environment Transport and the Regions, English Partnerships, Improvement and Development Agency (representing the interests of local government) and Ordnance Survey. Its objective is to establish a complete, consistent and detailed geographical record of land use in England, which is kept up to date and delivers information to users that meets their business requirements.
National Year of Reading A site by the National Literacy Trust which aims to make an independent, strategic contribution to the creation of a society in which all can enjoy the skills, confidence and pleasures of literacy to support their educational, economic, social and cultural goals.
UK Resilience (formerly the News Co-ordination Centre) First set up in September 2000 to act as a central information source in an emergency. If necessary, the Centre can be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can provide a variety of services, including a call centre and this website, linking to all the main information providers, from local government through to voluntary organisations and private sector groups.
New Deal Part of the Government's Welfare to Work strategy. It gives New Deal jobseekers aged 18-24, 25 plus, 50 plus and those with disabilities a chance to develop their potential, gain skills and experience and find work.
NHS Better Hospital Food Programme Aimed at informing you as to how the NHS is modernising the way patients' meals are prepared and served, through a programme developed by patients, NHS staff - catering, dietitians - nurses, and a panel of leading chefs.
NHS Clean Hospitals Programme Gives information on how Hospitals are responding to the programme to redress low standards of cleanliness in the NHS.
NHS Diagnostic Treatment Centres The July 2000 NHS Plan announced a programme of investment in NHS facilities, including Diagnostic and Treatment Centres (DTCs) designed to reshape services as well as provide essential additional acute capacity. This site provides information onj progress towards this goal.
NHS Management Training Scheme Information on the General Management Training Scheme and the Financial Management Training Scheme.
NHS Plus: Health at Work Delivers clear and concise information to employers, employees, Occupational Health Providers and NHS staff. It provides a comprehensive resource on workplace risks and health issues and puts employers in touch with their local NHS Plus unit.
NHS ProCure21 The main aim for NHS ProCure21 is to promote better capital procurement in the NHS.
Priorities and Budget The Programme for Government sets out the Northern Ireland Executive's plans and priorities for government. It identifies five broad priority areas underpinned by the principle of "Working Together" and, under each area, sets out a number of sub-priorities together with details of its overall policy direction in each sub-priority. It also includes details of specific actions that will be taken in support of each priority and sub-priority.
Official Documents A service being developed by The Stationery Office to assist internet users to locate official documents. It provides access to material published by The Stationery Office and other authoritative bodies.
OGC Energy Offers expertise in the procurement of gas, electricity, liquid fuels and associated services for public sector customers.
OGC TenderTrust The prime objective of OGC TenderTrust® System is to provide Civil Central Government with a system and service which replaces the traditional paper tendering exercise with a web-enabled system to deliver additional functionality and increased benefits to all parties involved in the tendering exercise.
Online Passport Application Form Secure site designed to help customers correctly complete a passport application form on screen.
openbritain Lets you know what's going on right across the country and helps you find out the information you need to make the most of Britain.
Open Scotland The overarching brand for a wide range of Scottish Executive initiatives and activities ultimately aimed at promoting social justice.
Organ Donation Online Registration Website by the National Assembly for Wales which allows people in Wales to register their wishes to become organ donors.
Our Healthier Nation The OHN Website provides links to the wide range of related work across government. It aims to help professionals who are working to improve health and reduce health inequalities, to access online information, research, networks and projects.
Parliament Live Live webcasting of Parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords, Select Committees and Westminister Hall.
The Parents' Centre This site tells you about your child's education and how you can help, including an "In School" section for what your child is learning, how they are tested, and school administration and an "Out of School" section for admissions, health and welfare, and learning at home.
Parents Online A Department for Education & Employment website.
Parent Zone Developed by the Scottish Executive and Learning and Teaching Scotland as part of the National Grid for Learning.
Partnerships UK Taking over from the Treasury Taskforce, its aim is to promote the development of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the UK and will support their growth overseas.
Pensionguide Government site giving impartial advice on pensions.
The Pension Service Part of the Department for Work and Pensions, set up to improve the service provided to their customers, whether they are already a pensioner or planning for their retirement. The site is dedicated to looking after all pensions-related business, from policy development to frontline service and from changes in the law to changes in leaflets.
Pensioners Guide There is a whole range of help and advice available through central and local government. This guide, covering England and Wales, or Scotland is designed to point you in the right direction.
PFI Online Provides news, data, contacts and background information on all aspects of the UK Government's Private Finance Initiative.
Planet Britain A non-commercial website based at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office giving information about the attractions and opportunities Britain has to offer young people from across the world.
The Planning Portal Programme A general planning advisory service linking the public, business and other users of the planning system to a wide range of advice, guidance and services on planning and related topics.
Police Reform Website aimed at ensuring that police officers, other key stakeholders and the wider public take part in a thorough and meaningful debate on police reform.
Preventing Home Falls Web site run by the UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Promoting Electronic Government (PEG) Website has been designed to: Inform about the PEG project, give access to project outputs and other publications, and support those developing and working with PEG materials.
Public Appointments A Scottish Executive website providing a 'one-stop-shop' for anyone wishing to find out more about public appointments in Scotland.
Public Sector Benchmarking Service A partnership between the Cabinet Office and HM Customs & Excise with the key aim of promoting effective benchmarking and sharing good practices across the public sector.
Researchers' Forum Interactive discussion forum for researchers based in companies, universities and other research base organisations, developed by the UK Office of Science and Technology,
Regen.net Information about what's going on in urban and rural regeneration - whether seminars, conferences, training, publications or new initiatives.
Review of Coroners The Home Office has appointed the members who will conduct an independent review of the coronial service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Rural Community Transport Partnerships in Northern Ireland Rural Community Transport Partnerships were established with the help of grant-aid from the Rural Transport Fund for Northern Ireland (RTF). This site contains news, details of services and contact information for all the Rural Community Transport Partnerships. The Department for Regional Development which administers the RTF believes that establishing local cross-agency structures involving both users and providers of transport is an effective way to tackle the problem that people in rural areas often experience social exclusion because of the lack of transport opportunities.
Secure Your Motor This website aims to show you how to keep your vehicle safe and secure.
Sentencing Reform This site from the Home Office provides an opportunity for people to actively join in the debate on the future of sentencing in this country.
Service First The new charter programme which aims to improve service delivery across the public sector.
The Shipman Enquiry Website provides information about the independent Public Inquiry into the issues arising from the case of Harold Frederick Shipman.
Social Work and Social Care All you need to know about a career in Social Work or Social Care and a search facility to look for universities that offer a diploma in Social Work.
Spectrum Auctions Managed by the Radiocommunications Agency (RA), this site gives information on the on the results of the recent auctions for 28 GHz Broadband Fixed Wireless Access (BFWA) and 3rd Generation Mobile (3G) licences.
Stakeholder Pensions A website giving links to organisations that play important roles linked to stakeholder pensions. They are either government departments or independent non-profit making bodies.
Supporting People The Supporting People programme offers vunerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life through greater independence. It promotes housing-related services which are cost-effective and reliable, and which complement existing care services. Supporting People is a working partnership of local government, service users and support agencies.
Sure Start Aims to improve the health and well-being of families and children before and from birth, so children are ready to flourish when they go to school.
Sustainable Development This website reports on progress by the United Kingdom as a whole towards sustainable development.
Talkfood A site by the Food Standards Agency where you can have your say about food production and food safety and ensure that your voice is heard by Government.
Targeting Fraud DSS website aimed at preventing benefit fraud.
TeacherNet A Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) sponsored site.
Technical Advisory Board An advisory non-departmental public body (NDPB). It was established in May 2002 in accordance with section 13 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). It provides advice to the Home Secretary on the reasonableness of obligations imposed upon communications service providers (CSPs) in order to ensure that they maintain a capability to intercept communications.
Teenage Pregnancy Unit Site contains information about the work of the cross-Government Teenage Pregnancy Unit. It enables those involved in delivering the Government's Teenage Pregnancy Strategy to communicate on-line.
Telemedicine Information Service A service provided by The British Library and the University of Portsmouth, funded by the Department of Health.
The 3es A DTI iniative, 3es (e-business, exports and the euro) was launched to help business respond to the challenges created by the euro and e-business.
Think! Information and resources for the nationwide THINK! road safety campaign. The Think! campaign is about using the roads safely, whether driving, walking, cycling or using public transport. Unlike previous campaigns, which concentrated on a particular road safety issue, THINK! is a year round road safety banner for all campaigns, aiming to create a greater public awareness of all road safety issues.
Trade Partners UK Advice and information from the Government network that helps UK companies trade internationally.
UK family history online Provided by the familyrecords.gov consortium, aims to give you easy access to information and links to the main UK family history sites on the web.
UK GovTalk Part of the implementation strategy for the e-Government Interoperability Framework aimed at achieving seamless electronic government.
UK Intellectual Property A site which aims to bring you all the answers to your questions and all the resources you need to find your way through the IP jungle of Copyright, Designs, Patents and Trade Marks.
UK Office for Library and Information Networking A national focus of expertise in digital information management. It provides policy, research and awareness services to the UK library, information and cultural heritage communities. UKOLN is based at the University of Bath.
UK Online A partnership between government, industry, the voluntary sector, trades unions and consumer groups that is aimed at providing easy and convenient ways for citizens and businesses to communicate with government.
UK Online for Business Provides small businesses with impartial advice on using Information and Communications Technologies.
UK Skills Established in 1990, UK Skills is an independent organisation which champions skills and learning for work through competitions, awards and events. UK Skills was appointed to run the new Learning and Skills Beacon Unit, and is responsible for managing the selection and awards process on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).
UK Transplant A Special Health Authority working within the NHS to support Transplant Units throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland.
UK Round Table on Sustainable Development- now renamed the Sustainable Development Commission The UK Round Table was established in January 1995 to provide a forum for discussion on major issues of sustainable development. Its main purpose was to identify ways of achieving development in a sustainable manner.
UK VisasA joint Home Office and Foreign & Commonwealth Office Unit which runs the UK's visa service through British diplomatic posts overseas. The site will tell you whether you need a visa to enter the UK and, if so, how to apply.
UKAEA Fusion Site from the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. A simple guide to what Fusion Power is all about, why we need it, and how we hope to achieve it.
Unified Incident Reporting and Alert Scheme (UNIRAS) Established in 1992 with the role of gathering information on IT security incidents in Government departments and agencies, producing periodic analysis and assessment of incidents and trends, and issuing alerts and briefings on matters of IT security concern.
Victims Unit - Northern Ireland Part of the Community Relations, Human Rights and Victims Division of the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, its aim is to raise awareness of, and co-ordinate activity on, issues affecting victims across the devolved administration and society in general
Watermark An initiative from OGCbuying.solutions to develop a database that will give the public sector reliable benchmarks to measure their water consumption against.
West Midlands Local Transport Plan 2000 Produced by the seven West Midlands District Councils on behalf of the West Midlands Joint Committee and the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority.
Whole of Government Accounts Long term aim is to publish a fully audited Whole of Government Account (WGA) for 2005/06 based on Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), covering the whole of the United Kingdom public sector.
White Paper on International Development Website for the UK Government's second White Paper on International Developmententitled: "Eliminating World Poverty: Making Globalisation Work for the Poor".
Wired for Health Aims to ensure that young people and their teachers are able to access relevant and appropriate health information at the touch of a button.
Wolds Way National Trail Information and guidance for anyone wishing to use this trail in the Yorkshire Wolds.
The Work and Parents Taskforce Set up by the Government to look at how to meet parents' desire for more flexible working patterns in a way that was compatible with modern business efficiency.
Work Permits (UK) Site provides information on the work permit scheme, application forms and guidance on how to apply. It also provides information on how to make e-mail applications.
Work Train Developed by the DfEE. Its aim is to help people find jobs, training courses and information on a range of occupations.
Workers Web page The law puts responsibility on employers and employees to look after health and safety at work.Developed by the Health & Satety Executive, these pages bring together information particularly relevant and of interest to employees.
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