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Jobs @focusgov!

We're busy, we're growing. Come and help us make great digital services that transform the lives of vulnerable people.

Published: 02/05/2023

Author: focusgov

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User testing to improve our apps

Involving care experienced young people early in the design process and at every subsequent step.

Published: 28/04/2023

Author: focusgov

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Hull Testimonial "I think the app is great for care leavers and any one in really for Hull. The Best thing I have found about the app is the offers as we are all in need right now for money" - Young person, Hull Council"

Hull Council – Case Study

One of the first local authorities to work with us on their Care Leavers App!

Published: 13/04/2023

Author: focusgov

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Virtual Cafe of the Digital Day Service

Digital Day Service - A Community Hub

Providing a place to seek help, socialise and learn.

Published: 05/04/2023

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North Lincolnshire's young people set to benefit from our app

North Lincolnshire’s care experienced young people take steps towards helping design their app.

Published: 24/03/2023

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Care Leavers App - a developer's view

Our developer Matea walks us through the build and development of a Care Leavers App for a typical local authority.

Published: 10/03/2023

Author: focusgov

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Updated accessibility guidelines coming soon - Are you ready?

WCAG 2.2 is the latest update currently in draft form and is set for release next month.

Published: 07/03/2023

Author: focusgov

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Care Leavers App reaches Scotland!

We are thrilled to be working with North Ayrshire council and can now celebrate reaching Scotland!

Published: 24/02/2023

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Meet Lidia!

We are delighted to welcome Lidia Wisniewska to the tech team at focusgov.

Published: 16/02/2023

Author: focusgov

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Case Study: The Early Help App

2022 saw usage increase of 120% of our Early Help App, built with Bath and North East Somerset Council

Published: 02/02/2023

Author: Jessica Higgins

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App co-production with Ealing Council's care experienced young people

What a way to kick off our 2023 engagement sessions! Another app co-production success.

Published: 17/01/2023

Author: Jordana Russell

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Ofsted launching new separate judgement focussing on care leavers

Will form part of the framework for inspecting children's services.

Published: 04/01/2023

Author: focusgov

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