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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · 17d

Our next Dolenni Digidol event will have a strong focus on the impact of our ‘Leading modern public services’ programme, as we celebrate one year since its launch 🙌

We’ll be hearing from programme alumni from the first ever cohort in west Wales

📆 5-7pm, 1 October, Carmarthen shorturl.at/zlPnQ

A graphic reading 'Dolenni Digidol: One year on - celebrating the impact of our future leaders, 5-7pm, 1 October 2025, Yr Egin, Carmarthen'. Next to the writing are three circles containing images of the speakers including Sarah Tillman from Swansea Council, Joshua Hunt from Digital Health and Care Wales and Nina Engelhardt from the Welsh Revenue Authority.

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · 17d

Yn ein digwyddiad Dolenni Digidol nesaf, byddwn yn canolbwyntio ar effaith ein rhaglen ‘Arwain gwasanaethau cyhoeddus modern’ a dathlu blwyddyn ers ei lansio 🙌

Byddwn yn clywed gan gyn-fyfyrwyr y rhaglen o'n carfan gyntaf erioed yng ngorllewin Cymru

📆 5-7pm, 1 Hydref, Caerfyrddin shorturl.at/Jaog0

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Ben Holliday @benholliday.com · 18d

Excellent day with @cdps.bsky.social for their digital leadership programme. Some really great conversations and sharing of work #keepgoing

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 21

Accessibility isn’t optional – it’s essential 💥

In a new blog post, our Head of Delivery and User Centred Design, Joanna Goodwin, reflects on launching the 'Access for All' book at the Eisteddfod in Wrexham 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Read more now: shorturl.at/WIKXA

Joanna Goodwin, speaking to former First Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford, in the Welsh Government tent at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham.

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 21

Nid yw hygyrchedd yn ddewisol - mae'n hanfodol 💥

Mewn cofnod blog newydd, mae ein Pennath Cyflawni a Dylunio sy’n Canolbwyntio ar y Defnyddiwr, Joanna Goodwin, yn rhannu ei myfyrdodau ar lansio llyfr 'Mynediad i Bawb' yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn Wrecsam 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Darllenwch mwy: shorturl.at/Vrd0p

Joanna Goodwin, speaking to former First Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford, in the Welsh Government tent at the National Eisteddfod in Wreham.

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 14

What could Service Assessments look like in Wales?

In our latest blog, Delivery Manager Vic Mitchell shares what we’ve learned so far, including why a supportive, standards-led approach is better than a pass/fail model.

digitalpublicservices.gov.wales/blog/designi...

Vic is a blonde lady with green eyes smiling at the camera. Next to her text reads Blog: Designing the future of Service Assessments in Wales: alpha experiment 1

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 14

Sut olwg allai fod ar Asesiadau Gwasanaeth yng Nghymru?

Yn ein blog diweddaraf, mae Vic Mitchell, Rheolwr Cyflenwi, yn rhannu'r hyn rydyn ni wedi'i ddysgu hyd yn hyn, gan gynnwys pam mae dull cefnogol, dan arweiniad safonau yn well na model pasio / methu.

bit.ly/3UtO8bd

Vic is a blonde lady with green eyes smiling at the camera. Next to her text reads Blog: Cynllunio dyfodol Asesiadau Gwasanaeth yng Nghymru: arbrawf cam alffa 1 Designing the future of Service Assessments in Wales: alpha experiment 1

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 14

Last week we launched our new book ‘Access for All’, in partnership with @cardiffuni.bsky.social, at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham.

It contains real-life stories, best practice, and actionable guidance for more accessible public services.

Get your copy now: shorturl.at/q6ZwE

The panel at the Eisteddfod launch event, including the Older People's Commissioner for Wales - Rhian Bowen-Davies, The Welsh Language Commissioner, Efa Gruffudd, Steffano Ghazzali from Bangor University, Jeremy Evas from Welsh Government, and John-Mark Frost, Chair of the CDPS Board.

Rob Williams, Digital Inclusion Officer at Vision Support, speaking at our Eisteddfod book launch.

John-Mark Frost, Chair of the CDPS Board, Efa Grufudd, The Welsh Language Commissioner, Derek Walker, The Future Generations Commissioner, Rhian Bowen-Davies, The Older People's Commissioner, and Joint-CEO of CDPS, Myra Hunt, stand in a line holding copies of the 'Access for All' book.

Mark Drakeford, former First Minister for Wales chats with Joanna Goodwin, CDPS Head of User Centred Design and Delivery in the Welsh Government tent at the Eisteddfod.

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 14

Yr wythnos diwethaf fe wnaethom lansio ein llyfr newydd 'Mynediad i Bawb', mewn partneriaeth â @cardiffuni.bsky.social, yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol.

Mae'n cynnwys straeon bywyd go iawn, arfer gorau, a chanllawiau ar gyfer gwasanaethau cyhoeddus mwy hygyrch.

Cipiwch gopi yma: shorturl.at/KpNgo

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 13

Are you curious about the great digital work happening across Wales’ public sector?

Join our Digital Sharing Hub, your go-to space for best practice guides on digital strategy, accessibility, user-centred design, AI and more.

It’s the place to be!💡 shorturl.at/rXha6

Graphic reading: 'Did you know? The Digital Sharing Hub is a place for Welsh public sector colleagues to share, learn and connect.'

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 13

Ydych chi’n chwilfrydig am y gwaith digidol gwych sy’n digwydd ar draws sector cyhoeddus Cymru?

Ymunwch â’n Hwb Rhannu Digidol ar gyfer canllawiau arfer gorau ar strategaeth ddigidol, hygyrchedd, dylunio sy’n canolbwyntio ar y defnyddiwr, AI, ac eraill

Dyma’r lle i fod💡https://shorturl.at/aDaVO

Graphic reading: 'Did you know? The Digital Sharing Hub is a place for Welsh public sector colleagues to share, learn and connect.' Next to the text is a screenshot of the hub.

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Life Sciences Hub Wales @lifesciencescymru.bsky.social · Aug 7

Our #survey closes in 2 weeks! Your input could help shape the next wave of #LifeSciences #innovation across #Wales.

We’re crafting a new five-year business plan, and real voices like yours are essential to making it impactful.

Take our 10-minute survey: form.typeform.com/to/fvtB4U1n

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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · Jul 4

Today is gonna be the day,
That you’re gonna start adding alt text
By now, you’ve shoulda somehow
Realised what you gotta do…

But if you haven’t got a clue where to start, we’re here to tell you. 👇

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 13

This looks like a great resource, we will get this added to the Digital Sharing Hub - diolch for sharing!

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 5

In Wales, we’re taking a people-first approach to AI in the public sector👥

Our joint CEO, Harriet Green, shares reflections from the first Strategic AI Advisory Group meeting and CDPS’ role in shaping it.

Disover more here: digitalpublicservices.gov.wales/blog/strateg...

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Aug 5

Yng Nghymru, ry'n ni’n rhoi pobl wrth wraidd ein hymagwedd at AI yn y sector cyhoeddus👥

Mae Harriet Green yn rhannu ei myfyrdodau o gyfarfod cyntaf y Grŵp Cynghori Strategol AI, a rôl CDPS wrth helpu i’w lunio.

Darllenwch fwy yma: gwasanaethaucyhoeddusdigidol.llyw.cymru/blogiau/grwp...

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 28

Are you running a public sector event in Wales?

Share it for free on the Digital Sharing Hub!

Whether it's online or in-person, it's a great way to grow your audience and connect across the sector.

Take a deeper dive: khub.net/web/digital-...

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 28

Ydych chi’n trefnu digwyddiad sector cyhoeddus yng Nghymru?Gallwch hyrwyddo'r peth yn rhad ac am ddim ar yr Hwb Rhannu Digidol!

Boed ar-lein neu wyneb yn wyneb, mae’n ffordd wych o dyfu’ch cynulleidfa a chysylltu ar draws y sector.

Dysgwch fwy yma: khub.net/web/digital-...

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Digital and Data Standards Board has endorsed the ICO Code of Practice📈

It helps teams design digital services that handle personal data fairly & legally.

Find out more from David Teague, Acting Head of Welsh Affairs at the Information Commissioner's Office: youtu.be/9_d8UhkubHo

A dark haired man wearing glasses. He's speaking. To the bottom right of the image, black text reads, 'What is the Data Sharing Code of Practice and why is it important?' The image has a dark green border around it and a navy background.

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 22

Mae Bwrdd Safonau Digidol a Data Cymru wedi cymeradwyo Cod Ymarfer yr ICO 📈

Mae’n helpu timau i ddylunio gwasanaethau digidol sy’n trin data personol yn deg ac yn gyfreithlon.

Dysgwch fwy gan David Teague, Pennaeth Dros Dro Materion Cymreig yn Swyddfa’r Comisiynydd Gwybodaeth: youtu.be/9_d8UhkubHo

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 16

Are you using AI in your organisation? The Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard helps you document how algorithms shape decisions.

To learn more, listen to insights from Sarah Handyside, Algorithmic Transparency Lead at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: youtu.be/RF-d0dGEnns

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 16

Defnyddio AI yn eich sefydliad? Mae’r Safon Cofnodi Tryloywder Algorithmig yn eich helpu i ddogfennu sut mae algorithmau’n dylanwadu ar benderfyniadau.

Gwrandewch ar fewnwelediadau Sarah Handyside, Arweinydd Tryloywder Algorithmig yn yr Adran Gwyddoniaeth, Arloesi a Thechnoleg: youtu.be/RF-d0dGEnns

Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 15

Can’t make it in person? Join our livestream 👉 www.linkedin.com/events/73483...

Dolenni Digidol | 16 Gorffenaf / July 2025 | LinkedIn

Dolenni Digidol: Arweinyddiaeth y tu ôl i’r newid – straeon go iawn o drawsnewid digidol / Leadership behind the change – real stories of digital transformation [This is a bilingual post. Scroll down...

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 15

Matt Lewis, Chief Operating Officer at the Shared Resource Service will be joining us for our next Dolenni Digidol!

Matt will be talking about what leadership looks like in a shared public service landscape.

📆 Dolenni Digidol, Da Cafe Cardiff, 5-7pm 16 July 2025

📝 shorturl.at/oEs5O

An image of Matt lewis, Chief Operating Officer at the Shared Resource Service

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Centre for Digital Public Services @cdps.bsky.social · Jul 15

Methu ei wneud yn wyneb yn wyneb? Ymunwch â'n llif byw 👉 www.linkedin.com/events/73483...

Dolenni Digidol | 16 Gorffenaf / July 2025 | LinkedIn

Dolenni Digidol: Arweinyddiaeth y tu ôl i’r newid – straeon go iawn o drawsnewid digidol / Leadership behind the change – real stories of digital transformation [This is a bilingual post. Scroll down...

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