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OAG 047 – July 2025

EU preparedness: The importance of nurses’ youth voice

Paul De Raeve, Manuel Ballotta, and Nada Rakabi from the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) discuss the European Commission's current efforts regarding EU preparedness, highlighting what this means for the nursing workforce and how the EFN is helping to shape policies.

A new food strategy for the UK

The establishment of the UK’s cross-government Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB) represents a significant first step towards the government’s vision of creating a more sustainable food system that supports farmers, manufacturers, and, crucially, ensures public access to healthier foods.

Eating disorders: A public health priority

Dr Andrea Pickering, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Clinical Partners and Fellow of the British Psychological Society, makes the case for better diagnostics, earlier intervention, and family-centred care in eating disorders.

Survey solutions experts help staff under pressure

Colin Wheeler, Managing Director at Survey Solutions, describes how the firm assists in implementing comprehensive long surveys or short pulse surveys in high-pressure work environments.

How can we end smoking in the UK?

What would it take to end smoking in 20 years? asks Hazel Cheeseman, CEO of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).

EU policy analysis: Protecting democracy

Open Access Government examines the European Commission's protecting democracy policy, including a focus on media freedom and pluralism.

The true value of forests can’t be logged

We must rethink how we value forests as the climate and biodiversity crises worsen, urges Willem Ferwerda of Commonland.

The UK’s vertical flight moment: Decarbonising the skies

Tom Oldham at ADS Group Limited, discusses the UK’s vertical flight momentum and the challenges of decarbonising the skies.

Next-level European Single Market: Breaking barriers, ensuring fair competition

Read about the advancement of the European Single Market in terms of breaking barriers and ensuring fair competition with the EESC.

The burden of TB amid the climate crisis

Extreme weather events, the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance, and other global challenges are impacting the prevalence and fight against tuberculosis. Open Access Government examines the burden of TB, looking at the origins and drivers of this ubiquitous disease

Simplifying public sector cloud solutions: G-Cloud agreement benefits

Learn how CCS's G-Cloud agreement enables businesses of all sizes to provide cloud computing services to the public sector.

AmeriCorps: National service and volunteerism in the U.S.

Discover how AmeriCorps, the U.S. federal agency for national service and volunteerism, is facing funding and staff cuts.

Bridging the gap between forensic science research and practice in the UK

Dr Kevin J. Farrugia explores bridging the gap between forensic science research and operational practices in the UK.

NHS Digital Future: Initiative to drive critical hardware overhaul unveiled

NHS Shared Business Services discusses NHS Digital Future, an initiative aimed at driving a critical hardware overhaul.

From pilot to productionised AI at scale: Tips for public sector leaders

Ali Bovis at Version 1 discusses why artificial intelligence presents a significant economic opportunity for the UK and offers valuable advice for leaders in the public sector.

Transforming home heating: A study for social housing providers and developers

Achilleas Georgiou from the Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. UK Branch, explores transforming home heating by presenting a study for social housing providers and developers.

The Procurement Act 2023 and social value: What authorities and suppliers need to know

The Procurement Act 2023 significantly enhances the role of social value within public procurement, aiming to foster a more responsible and inclusive contracting environment.

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