I was also at the Oval last night. It was a brilliant match and performance from the team. Bouncing back from that poor start showed real strength of character. And the fielding was the best I've seen from them.

Soft launch when everyone is distracted recovering from the England game...Product for the People is back on the 3rd September in Bristol. Less unconference-y this time - more corridor conference-y with three brilliant speakers and some lightly facilitated conversations. luma.com/rjsq2i36

Slightly delayed by the pre-election period, here are my monthnotes from March and April. For information architecture and navigation changes, read the one from March: weeknot.es/monthnote-ma...

This is hilarious and I am very bad at it.

Another good line from this talk: "We can live with imperfection. We shouldn't have to live with dysfunction that can be avoided."

Do you need a separate design system for your staff vs public facing services? It’s a common question, but at the NHS we think the answer is No. I’ve published a blog post to explain why: digital.nhs.uk/blog/design-...

a weeknote on our planning cycle, how the ways we're changing our design approach is affecting that, and some questions about the future of prototyping here mikegallagher.org/posts/becomi...

This podcast interview with Bob Wachter on the use of AI in healthcare is great - covers scribing, health record summaries, diagnosis support, expert advice. www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-health-c...

Some thoughts about in-app prompts and decision-making escalation in my latest monthnote: weeknot.es/monthnote-fe...

Saw Cardiacs (first time!) in Brixton tonight. I've never seen so many middle-aged weirdos (complimentary) in one place.

We're looking for speakers to join us at SDinGov 2026. If you have something you want to share with our community, this is your chance. If you'd like to speak at this year's event, submit your proposal before 17:00, Monday, 9 March 2026. sdingov.net/call-sessions

Really enjoyed this piece, which sums up some of the issues I've been wrestling with, particularly the expectation of 'tech = savings!!!', and the spam-vs-anti-spam we're likely to see.

It's P-P-P-P-P-P-P-P-Pancake Day: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj_a...

This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects. Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet. www.gov.uk/government/c...

We're looking to fill a couple of Senior Content Designer roles across the OPG and Probation digital teams www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigit...

This T20 World Cup has been brilliant so far and that #SAvAFG match was the best of the lot.

In January I went to UK GovCamp and the Japanese Embassy, and I thought about all of the big things that could go wrong in 2026. medium.com/web-of-weekn...

If you’re travelling from london to GovCamp this seems like the best option. Marylebone route has rail replacement bus. #ukgc26 #ukgovcamp #govcamp Next departures: 08:35 – 10:38 09:02 – 11:15

PSA for those heading from London to Birmingham for @ukgovcamp.com - all trains from Euston currently cancelled, head to St Pancras and change at Leicester... #govcamp

As well as sorting out the last minute details for GovCamp 2026 we're also planning for the long term. We want to set up GovCamp as an official non-profit company. To do that we need a Board of Trustees. We've previously asked for volunteers but, while good people, they're all straight white men.

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.