Autism WIDE Database Project
Find out how Civil Service Local volunteers helped two charities, as part of our Autism WIDE project to help promote neurodiversity.
North West England
Number of civil servants in the North West - over 55,000
Number of departments and agencies in the North West - 38
The North West covers all the major cities and towns in the five counties of North West England; Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside.
Our CS Local team delivers cross departmental induction, leadership academies and learning/networking events. The blog page below will show you the latest events open for booking.
We also run cross departmental networks for those who work in, or are passionate about, continuous improvement; wellbeing; environmental issues; diversity & inclusion; social mobility; learning & development; SCS. If you wish to join one of the networks, please email the team mailbox.
The North West of England CS Local Team are Alan Murphy, Diane Coates, Fiona Gilbert and Tom Howarth
Team mailbox - cslocalnw@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Carers need care too
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A National Spotlight, Cymru Wales, East, South East & London, Midlands, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West England, Scotland, South West England
The Charity for Civil Servants is this week launching a campaign to help carers. The launch coincides with National Carers Rights Day on 24 November.
Making a Connection
Keith Douglas from the Child Maintenance Group recounts his experience of setting up and hosting a placement for a colleague from another department. Read about his experience and consider if it is something you'd like to do?
Following the Jesters
Every September, a group of excited - and slightly apprehensive - civil servants meet for the first time at the Front Line Managers’ Academy. Four days later they emerge as confident leaders-in-waiting, keen to deliver a project that will help transform the Civil Service.
Devolution Discovery
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Civil servants from across the North West and beyond discovered how the expansion of devolution across the UK will affect the Civil Service - and change how decisions are made that affect all our lives.
Colleagues from across government learned more about devolution’s implications at a Civil Service Local discovery session in Manchester.
Photographer Daniel develops himself at the Academy
I took part in the Academy to improve my leadership and management skills, because I wanted to be promoted. Right from the start, I challenged myself and found my confidence increasing – and I was proud of the result.
Join in with Black History Month
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A National Spotlight, Cymru Wales, East, South East & London, North West England, South West England
October is Black History Month, find out how join an event in Manchester, Newport or Croydon
United at City: Team Quattro and Age UK
Team Quattro have said goodbye to their 12-month project – and now they want you to carry on their good work raising funds for older citizens.
Welcome to The Network
The latest Network magazine has been published and is full of exciting material for you to read.
Changing Horizons Blackpool – What the students said
Over the past few months, we’ve shared some of the highlights from our Changing Horizons Blackpool event with you… but we’ve saved the best until last! The feedback we received from the students was just amazing, and our success didn’t stop at the event. Read on to find out more….
Middle Managers’ Academy: a speaker’s perspective
The five-day Middle Managers’ Academy (MMA) returned in June at the Wintergardens in Blackpool following a successful 2016 launch when members of Civil Service Local’s steering group identified a gap in training opportunities for HEO and SEO leaders.
Pride, passion and inspiration at Civil Service Live
Thousands of civil servants descended on Manchester for the return of Civil Service Live to the North West. They learned new skills, made new contacts, and came away inspired to help deliver the vision of a Brilliant Civil Service.
Thank you to Civil Service Live volunteers
Now that the dust has settled on Civil Service Live in Manchester, it’s a good to time to reflect on the event – and say a big thank you to all those volunteers who made it happen.
Inspiring a future generation in Blackpool
Julie Birkett from HM Land Registry took part in a fun scheme to raise the aspirations of primary school children in Blackpool, and tells us why she can thoroughly recommend it.
How Sleep Affects our Mental Wellbeing
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A National Spotlight, Cymru Wales, East, South East & London, Midlands, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West England, Scotland, South West England
Insights from the recent launch of The Charity for Civil Servants’ mental wellbeing campaign indicates that many people are looking for advice on ‘How to Sleep Better’.
Manchester Arena Incident
Support is available from the Charity for Civil Servants for those affected by the incident in Manchester
Inspiring Young People project - Blackpool
Students from Blackpool’s McKee College House have just completed our Inspiring Young People programme at Peel Park.
The NW Redeployment Network host their first Discovery event
The first discovery event hosted by the redeployment network has been held at the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Learning Academy in Preston.
It was tailored for staff who have been identified as surplus or at risk by their network member, and 47 colleagues from five different departments attended.
Inspiring Young People - Further Education
Our Further Education programme has branched out once again and added Blackburn to the location list as well as Liverpool and Blackpool.
Happy Birthday to the Network
Have you read the latest issue of The Network magazine?