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GDS
@GDSTeam
Setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government in the UK. Part of @SciTechgovuk.
London, UK
gds.blog.gov.uk
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Oct 17, 2017
    Simpler, clearer, faster. Still. GOV.UK turns 5 today. #GOVUKis5 #smartergov
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Jan 12, 2021
    We’ll welcome @thommeread as Chief Executive Officer in February. Tom will oversee the operation of GDS's standards, controls and assurance functions, and enhance our focus on developing and delivering new digital products and services. Press release ⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…
    Tom Read
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Nov 13, 2019
    Just a little reminder that it's okay to...not know everything, to make mistakes and have a messy desk #WorldKindnessDay
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Mar 8, 2021
    How many times a day do you refer to groups of people as 'guys'? Inclusive language matters: words have the power to include, or exclude. Why not #ChooseToChallenge gendered language by using these great inclusive alternatives (courtesy the GDS Women's Network)? #IWD2021
    The word "guys" is crossed out and replaced by "colleagues". GDS Women's Network.
    The word "guys" is crossed out and replaced by "everyone". GDS Women's Network.
    The word "guys" is crossed out and replaced by "folks". GDS Women's Network.
    The word "guys" is crossed out and replaced by "friends". GDS Women's Network.
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    May 25, 2016
    Our way of life at GDS: gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/05/25/its…
    It's ok to:

* say "I don't know"

* ask for more clarity

* stay at home when you feel ill

* say you don't understand

* ask what acronyms stand for

* ask why, and why not

* forget things

* introduce yourself

* depend on the team

* ask for help

* not know everything

* have quiet days

* have loud days, to talk, joke and laugh

* put your headphones on

* say "No" when you're too busy

* make mistakes
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Oct 6, 2022
    Now in private beta, @GOVUK Forms will enable any government team to create simple, accessible digital forms in a few minutes. For insight, read more on how we've worked with @involvencygovuk on the new forms platform:
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    Making it easy to create and publish digital forms on GOV.UK
    From gds.blog.gov.uk
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Jun 21, 2021
    The GOV.UK Design System is turning 3 years old! Here’s a thread about how it has helped services across government and beyond in the last 12 months ⬇️ [1/4] #DesignSystems #GovDesign #MakeThingsOpen
    GOV.UK Design System. A 3-year journey.
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Dec 20, 2016
    It wouldn't be Christmas without a festive post-it note. Wishing everyone happy holidays from @gdsteam.
    Post-it Santa
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Dec 8, 2020
    GDS is 9 years old today 🎉 To celebrate, we asked team members - some long-standing and some recent joiners - about their time in digital government at GDS so far, telling us what they’re proud of now and what they’re excited about in the future. #GDSTurns9 THREAD ⬇️ [1/3]
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Nov 15, 2017
    Announcing #GovTech - a funding programme for startups interested in using tech to fix public sector challenges: gov.uk/government/new… #TechNation
    GovTech:
a funding programme for tech startups to tackle public sector challenges
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Mar 12, 2018
    Government as a Platform is now being used by over 200 services across government 🎉 . Ashley Stephens looks back on 3 years of transformation, and what’s next: governmentasaplatform.blog.gov.uk/2018/03/12/3-y… #GovPlatforms
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Jul 16, 2018
    We're not huge fans of PDFs on GOV.UK. We hope this post will help publishers explain to colleagues the problems with using them and support moving towards an HTML-first culture. gds.blog.gov.uk/2018/07/16/why…
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Sep 2, 2016
    Our job is to uncover user needs and build services that meet them. Our design principles: gov.uk/design-princip…
    Image that says "describe the task. Not the technology"
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    GDS
    @GDSTeam
    Feb 16, 2018
    We’re holding the first International Design in Government conference in London this July. Find out more about what we’re planning and how to attend if you work in design, content, user research or accessibility in government around the world: designnotes.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/16/wer… #govdesign
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    We’re planning an International Design in Government conference
    From designnotes.blog.gov.uk

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