Easter Eden #EggAMovie

Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...

I'm at the Smithfield Market meat auction waiting to find out what we'll eat tomorrow.

Spotted this urban brickhenge last night. It's either a celebration of the winter solstice or a memorial to Rob Reiner.

This series is well worth reading if you're involved with public sector product or delivery. Jukesie describes a pragmatic, common-sense approach to agile delivery in a UK government context.

I'm reading the OBR's investigation of the publication error last week. The scariest part (for me) is how quickly it all happened - the first news headline was published 6 mins after the report was accessed. I can easily imagine being the website manager in that situation. obr.uk/investigatio...

Prompt as ever, here's my monthnote for October: jiggott.medium.com/monthnote-oc... Including roadmaps, medical devices and speaking engagements.

HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE

I’m on the lookout for a new contract (preferably inside). I’ve got over a decade of experience working in the public sector, mostly in agile delivery management. Two weeks notice. Not got DMs here but Signal is zuz.1337, or LinkedIn is good. Thx :)

This might be my most delayed monthnote yet: August and September, published just days before the start of November. Relive the fading days of summer 2025 at jiggott.medium.com/monthnote-au...

Register is open for UKGovCamp 2026! Join us on 17 January 2026 for a free, community-led unconference where public sector people meet to share ideas, collaborate, and improve services. Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today: forms.gle/tL5q1ZBHYxAq...

Come and help us ensure the NHS has the best digital tools available to support the frontline to deliver integrated care and meet the ever evolving needs of the NHS. Details of our Head #ServiceOwner vacancy here www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo... #Jobs

The final Product for the People of 2025 is going to be in Newcastle (Howay the Toon!) on the 21st November - sign up here www.tickettailor.com/events/produ...

Iron Man (Black Sabbath) 9/10 Iron Man (Stereolab) 7/10 Total: 16

184 years earlier than predicted, London has met the legal limits for toxic NO2 for the first time. This historic milestone proves that bold action like expanding ULEZ works, protecting children’s health and giving millions cleaner air to breathe.

More full DSIT guide to digital id, rather better than the No10 announcement which still doesn’t link to it www.gov.uk/government/p...

I'm in a pub in Brixton for a talk about changing pub culture in Brixton. It's part of the Festival of Encounters and the rest of the programme looks good if that's your thing and you're nearby festivalofencounters.com

This new blog post from @jamestplunkett.bsky.social (informed by the thinking he's been doing with @richardpope.org and me) is essential reading.

I took this photo of some flags in south London a couple of weeks ago and I much prefer it to the racist nonsense that was on our streets yesterday.

had some stuff to get off my chest about strategies ~ gilest.org/notes/strate...

I couldn't make it into the office today due to the strikes. Instead I'm working on a park bench in the glorious sunshine thanks to superfast #GovWifi from the local crematorium.

Fancy a change? Seeking air traffic control for DHSC digital projects - small to large, mostly national not NHS-facing. Open to all flavours of ddat specialists. flexible, diverse team based in London and Leeds. Talk to me, or to one of the team. www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...

Derailed: the story of HS2 on BBC Sounds (+ wherever you get your podcasts) is well worth a listen if you are at all involved in public sector projects. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

🍺🍹🍷🥛 TGT Summer Drinks!! 🥛🍷🍹🍺 Join us at 6pm on Wednesday the 27th of August at the Buckingham Arms for the first TransformGov Talks Summer Drinks. Network, chat and put the world to rights - we'd love you to join us. lu.ma/sdzpnfl9

My monthnote for July is mostly about the Government's 10 Year Health Plan and what it means for the NHS App. jiggott.medium.com/monthnote-ju...

My monthnote for July is mostly about the Government's 10 Year Health Plan and what it means for the NHS App. jiggott.medium.com/monthnote-ju...

I was a late convert to Black Sabbath. If you need a tribute that isn't your standard Greatest Hits these are great: Freak Zone Sabbath special: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... NTS Guide to UK Hard Psych: www.nts.live/shows/the-nt...

My monthnote for June contains (yet) more thoughts on portfolio-level planning, how to define the zombie phrase "front door to the NHS" and a warning about unplanned work and interruptions. weeknot.es/monthnote-ju...

After a bumper crop of frogspawn we have hundreds of these teeny tiny frogs hopping around the garden. They're so cute.

Spotted these in the Yoshitomo Nara at the Hayward Gallery this morning. Seems appropriate for today.

Here's my Monthnote for May, in which I ask product folk: - How many versions of your roadmap do you maintain? - Are you using Copilot? If so, how? weeknot.es/monthnote-ma...

Here's my Monthnote for May, in which I ask product folk: - How many versions of your roadmap do you maintain? - Are you using Copilot? If so, how? weeknot.es/monthnote-ma...

"'It turns out the company had no AI and instead was just a group of Indian developers pretending to write code as AI,' ... Remarkably, the company managed to sustain this deception for eight years."

Somehow found an article suggesting that barristers should listen to Krautrock www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/in-...

I've added extra [free] tickets if anyone is still looking to attend Product for the People on June 20th in Birmingham..

Today is Day 1 of a pretty decent 3-day streak: It's the first Test of the summer today. Stereolab release their first new album in 15 years tomorrow. And on Saturday I'm off to see a Nish Kumar gig.

The @sdingov.bsky.social 2025 programme is live. I'm talking about the NHS App with @mikegallagher.bsky.social on Thursday afternoon. sdingov.net/programme-2025

Product for the People #8: Second City is open for booking! Join us for public service product chat and group therapy with special guests Kat Sexton and Zak Mensah getting things started with some insights from their own careers. lu.ma/xjlliuqd

My notes from April are mostly about the NHS App roadmap: weeknot.es/monthnote-ap...

Yesterday was the 93rd anniversary of the Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout. Without this act of civil disobedience it's unlikely we'd have access to the Peak District, the Lake District, Snowdonia or any of our national parks in the way we do today.

New NHS App roadmap just dropped. digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs...

March was dominated by some Big News™ about DHSC and NHS England. Against this backdrop, the NHS App team got together for some old-fashioned in-person planning. Here's my latest monthnote: weeknot.es/monthnote-ma...

March was dominated by some Big News™ about DHSC and NHS England. Against this backdrop, the NHS App team got together for some old-fashioned in-person planning. Here's my latest monthnote: weeknot.es/monthnote-ma...

This blog post by @mattedgar.bsky.social resonated. 'Pragmatic ambition' is a good term that I will no doubt be using soon. blog.mattedgar.com/2025/03/29/b...

SO good to see this role in a UK Gov department. On a proper salary. Doing proper bi-lingual content design, not translation. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Finally using this pack of buttons from the 1980s. I like the simplicity and sustainability of the packaging. The same things nowadays would probably be in a plastic baggy.

Here's what's was going on in and around the NHS App team last month: weeknot.es/monthnote-fe...

Happy Pancake Day to all those who celebrate www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj_a...

@deanvipond.bsky.social Afternoon. I thought you might like to know I'm seeing Green Lung on Saturday night after your recommendation to me about 2 years ago. Date night with the wife.

We're hiring for an Associate Product Support Manager ✨ The role is a blend of product, delivery and business analysis and an ideal jumping off point for anyone wanting to switch to digital from another civil service profession. www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...