India Woodward
@indiaww.bsky.social
Public affairs and comms. Former think tanker.
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A total and utter hero
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A total and utter hero
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I argue in the blog this week why the next Spending Review would be remiss not to focus on the value for money secured by public bodies.
In this week's blog, Senior Researcher @patrickking.bsky.social argues that a focus on departmental efficiency targets can distract from *where* most day-to-day spending is distributed, and value for money won/lost - through public bodies.
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March 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Last chance to sign up to our first 'Meeting with Mayors' webinars kicking off at 11.30 this morning!
We'll be joined by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands.
Sign up here 👇👇👇
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We'll be joined by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands.
Sign up here 👇👇👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 5, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Last chance to sign up to our first 'Meeting with Mayors' webinars kicking off at 11.30 this morning!
We'll be joined by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands.
Sign up here 👇👇👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll be joined by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands.
Sign up here 👇👇👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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I have writers' block, so instead I worked out how long the HBO Harry Potter series would run if it had as lengthy a production as modern HBO shows.
At 'True Detective' pace it would take ten years to get to 'Goblet of Fire'
At House of the Dragon pace it would take eight years.
At 'True Detective' pace it would take ten years to get to 'Goblet of Fire'
At House of the Dragon pace it would take eight years.
February 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I have writers' block, so instead I worked out how long the HBO Harry Potter series would run if it had as lengthy a production as modern HBO shows.
At 'True Detective' pace it would take ten years to get to 'Goblet of Fire'
At House of the Dragon pace it would take eight years.
At 'True Detective' pace it would take ten years to get to 'Goblet of Fire'
At House of the Dragon pace it would take eight years.
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Lots of coverage today of the NHS England CEO stepping down
This is a good thing *if* it's the starting gun on dismantling the model
That is *not* a comment on Amanda Pritchard, but the mistake of creating NHS England, which has ballooned in size & remit, & is now a barrier to reform
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This is a good thing *if* it's the starting gun on dismantling the model
That is *not* a comment on Amanda Pritchard, but the mistake of creating NHS England, which has ballooned in size & remit, & is now a barrier to reform
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February 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Lots of coverage today of the NHS England CEO stepping down
This is a good thing *if* it's the starting gun on dismantling the model
That is *not* a comment on Amanda Pritchard, but the mistake of creating NHS England, which has ballooned in size & remit, & is now a barrier to reform
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This is a good thing *if* it's the starting gun on dismantling the model
That is *not* a comment on Amanda Pritchard, but the mistake of creating NHS England, which has ballooned in size & remit, & is now a barrier to reform
🧵
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NEW REPORT: A helping hand: robotics in surgery.
Robotic assisted surgery (RAS) is one of the most prolific innovations in surgery in recent decades.
Today we publish a briefing note exploring the range of benefits they offer, and what prevents their rollout.
Robotic assisted surgery (RAS) is one of the most prolific innovations in surgery in recent decades.
Today we publish a briefing note exploring the range of benefits they offer, and what prevents their rollout.
February 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
NEW REPORT: A helping hand: robotics in surgery.
Robotic assisted surgery (RAS) is one of the most prolific innovations in surgery in recent decades.
Today we publish a briefing note exploring the range of benefits they offer, and what prevents their rollout.
Robotic assisted surgery (RAS) is one of the most prolific innovations in surgery in recent decades.
Today we publish a briefing note exploring the range of benefits they offer, and what prevents their rollout.
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The Govt announced the members of its initial Devolution Priority Programme a few weeks ago and is publishing consultations around the changes being proposed in each place.
Policy Director @stkaye.bsky.social reflects on some of the tensions which have made devolution so hard to roll out
Policy Director @stkaye.bsky.social reflects on some of the tensions which have made devolution so hard to roll out
Weighted votes and weak mayors? The DPP consultations - REFORM
This might have slipped under your radar — and who could blame you if it had — but there’s been some developments in the “devolution revolution” just lately. Central Government announced the members o...
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February 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The Govt announced the members of its initial Devolution Priority Programme a few weeks ago and is publishing consultations around the changes being proposed in each place.
Policy Director @stkaye.bsky.social reflects on some of the tensions which have made devolution so hard to roll out
Policy Director @stkaye.bsky.social reflects on some of the tensions which have made devolution so hard to roll out
"Scale is not a side-show, it is the whole rationale for devolution" 👏👏👏
Many thanks to @heather-themj.bsky.social for publishing this (and for a great headline!).
"Some strategic authorities will simply be the wrong size. Too small to function as real regional entities, they are unlikely to bear the weight of genuine decentralisation."
www.themj.co.uk/nailing-scale
"Some strategic authorities will simply be the wrong size. Too small to function as real regional entities, they are unlikely to bear the weight of genuine decentralisation."
www.themj.co.uk/nailing-scale
Nailing scale
In our strangely over-centralised country, massive changes are under way. The Government has set out a near-comprehensive vision for the sector, alongside both the...
www.themj.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Scale is not a side-show, it is the whole rationale for devolution" 👏👏👏
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New blog from me and Tom on how Council Tax is increasingly resembling the Poll Tax ⬇️
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The rocketing Council Tax burden at the bottom of the income distribution quietly recreating the worst problems of the Poll Tax www.resolutionfoundation.org/comment/risi...
The rocketing Council Tax burden at the bottom of the income distribution quietly recreating the worst problems of the Poll Tax www.resolutionfoundation.org/comment/risi...
February 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
New blog from me and Tom on how Council Tax is increasingly resembling the Poll Tax ⬇️
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Government is red
Opposition is blue
Public services need reform
We're reimagining them for you
@reformthinktank.bsky.social
Opposition is blue
Public services need reform
We're reimagining them for you
@reformthinktank.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Government is red
Opposition is blue
Public services need reform
We're reimagining them for you
@reformthinktank.bsky.social
Opposition is blue
Public services need reform
We're reimagining them for you
@reformthinktank.bsky.social
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Tune in to @charliepickles.bsky.social appearing in front of the HCLG Select Committee talking about funding and sustainability of local gov finance 💰📺👉
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Parliamentlive.tv
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
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February 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Tune in to @charliepickles.bsky.social appearing in front of the HCLG Select Committee talking about funding and sustainability of local gov finance 💰📺👉
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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1/ Today is a big day for @reformthinktank.bsky.social
publishes my essay on 'Rebooting Regionalism'.
It sets out the case for very large 'provinces' for parts of England, with directly elected Governors.
It's also a think-piece about the fundamental differences from place to place in England.
publishes my essay on 'Rebooting Regionalism'.
It sets out the case for very large 'provinces' for parts of England, with directly elected Governors.
It's also a think-piece about the fundamental differences from place to place in England.
February 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
1/ Today is a big day for @reformthinktank.bsky.social
publishes my essay on 'Rebooting Regionalism'.
It sets out the case for very large 'provinces' for parts of England, with directly elected Governors.
It's also a think-piece about the fundamental differences from place to place in England.
publishes my essay on 'Rebooting Regionalism'.
It sets out the case for very large 'provinces' for parts of England, with directly elected Governors.
It's also a think-piece about the fundamental differences from place to place in England.
The focus of devolution is currently absorbed by the new strategic authorities and consolidation of local authorities. While this is undoubtedly important, there is a huge gap growing at the community level.
In the blog this week, I discuss. And there is more to come...
In the blog this week, I discuss. And there is more to come...
Today we will hear about the places coming together in the Devolution Priority Programme. But there is another tier missed out of the devolution conversations.
In today's blog, @indiaww.bsky.social discusses "the missing tier"
reform.uk/comment/the-...
In today's blog, @indiaww.bsky.social discusses "the missing tier"
reform.uk/comment/the-...
The missing tier? Hyperlocal governance in England - REFORM
Today we expect to hear about the places which will be coming together in the Devolution Priority Programme. This is an important step on the road towards local unitary government. But below this leve...
reform.uk
February 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The focus of devolution is currently absorbed by the new strategic authorities and consolidation of local authorities. While this is undoubtedly important, there is a huge gap growing at the community level.
In the blog this week, I discuss. And there is more to come...
In the blog this week, I discuss. And there is more to come...
We hosted 4 roundtables w/ senior figures leading AI adoption in govt, informing this paper by @seaneke.bsky.social @jo3hill.bsky.social
It sets out policy ideas for enabling the cultural transformation, and identifies four cross-cutting opportunities: mindset, people, process and plumbing 💡👏
It sets out policy ideas for enabling the cultural transformation, and identifies four cross-cutting opportunities: mindset, people, process and plumbing 💡👏
February 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We hosted 4 roundtables w/ senior figures leading AI adoption in govt, informing this paper by @seaneke.bsky.social @jo3hill.bsky.social
It sets out policy ideas for enabling the cultural transformation, and identifies four cross-cutting opportunities: mindset, people, process and plumbing 💡👏
It sets out policy ideas for enabling the cultural transformation, and identifies four cross-cutting opportunities: mindset, people, process and plumbing 💡👏
Please share with anyone you know who works in a hospital! 🚑🧑⚕️
Brilliant to see @rosiebeacon.bsky.social in the HSJ
The current model of secondary care is no longer fit for demand - hospitals are going to have to change
If you work in a hospital we would love for you fill out this short survey to help us shape recommendations
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The current model of secondary care is no longer fit for demand - hospitals are going to have to change
If you work in a hospital we would love for you fill out this short survey to help us shape recommendations
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Changing demand for hospital care
This survey is completely ANONYMOUS.
The findings from this survey will contribute to a Reform think tank project on the ‘Hospital of the Future’. Your answers will feed into recommendations for pol...
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January 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Please share with anyone you know who works in a hospital! 🚑🧑⚕️
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But to effectively implement and scale them, actions need to be taken:
January 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
But to effectively implement and scale them, actions need to be taken:
Social care is one of the biggest challenges facing the health system & local gov
💡Fortunately there are some incredible tech innovations happening in the sector, providing some win-win-wins
@floconway.bsky.social & @rosiebeacon.bsky.social set out practical actions to be taken in this space👉
💡Fortunately there are some incredible tech innovations happening in the sector, providing some win-win-wins
@floconway.bsky.social & @rosiebeacon.bsky.social set out practical actions to be taken in this space👉
🚨NEW REPORT: Innovating for independence: a win-win for health and social care
Today, Reform publishes a new briefing paper setting out how tech can help deliver better outcomes for social care users, while also release urgently needed capacity in the health and care system
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Today, Reform publishes a new briefing paper setting out how tech can help deliver better outcomes for social care users, while also release urgently needed capacity in the health and care system
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January 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Social care is one of the biggest challenges facing the health system & local gov
💡Fortunately there are some incredible tech innovations happening in the sector, providing some win-win-wins
@floconway.bsky.social & @rosiebeacon.bsky.social set out practical actions to be taken in this space👉
💡Fortunately there are some incredible tech innovations happening in the sector, providing some win-win-wins
@floconway.bsky.social & @rosiebeacon.bsky.social set out practical actions to be taken in this space👉
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🚨 What research do you want to see on Whitehall & the civil service?
We're planning our 2025 programme, and wanted to give YOU a chance to weigh in. Our team had a massive year last year, and want to 10x it this year.
🔗👇 to send ideas anonymously.
We're planning our 2025 programme, and wanted to give YOU a chance to weigh in. Our team had a massive year last year, and want to 10x it this year.
🔗👇 to send ideas anonymously.
January 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🚨 What research do you want to see on Whitehall & the civil service?
We're planning our 2025 programme, and wanted to give YOU a chance to weigh in. Our team had a massive year last year, and want to 10x it this year.
🔗👇 to send ideas anonymously.
We're planning our 2025 programme, and wanted to give YOU a chance to weigh in. Our team had a massive year last year, and want to 10x it this year.
🔗👇 to send ideas anonymously.
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There's no 'one way' to be leading in the life sciences.
We'll also have to make informed bets, which play to the UK's strengths.
It's been a privilege to chair roundtables with leading sector experts & officials exploring future UK strategy.
Some thoughts👇
We'll also have to make informed bets, which play to the UK's strengths.
It's been a privilege to chair roundtables with leading sector experts & officials exploring future UK strategy.
Some thoughts👇
The new Government is committed to the UK being a "life sciences superpower".
We've hosted roundtables with leading officials from
the HRA, UKRI & Office for Life Sciences to ask what this means, and how to get there.
Senior Researcher @patrickking.bsky.social has the key takeaways 👇
We've hosted roundtables with leading officials from
the HRA, UKRI & Office for Life Sciences to ask what this means, and how to get there.
Senior Researcher @patrickking.bsky.social has the key takeaways 👇
January 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
There's no 'one way' to be leading in the life sciences.
We'll also have to make informed bets, which play to the UK's strengths.
It's been a privilege to chair roundtables with leading sector experts & officials exploring future UK strategy.
Some thoughts👇
We'll also have to make informed bets, which play to the UK's strengths.
It's been a privilege to chair roundtables with leading sector experts & officials exploring future UK strategy.
Some thoughts👇
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Today’s post tells the stories of two playgrounds, but it’s really about the imminent collapse of local government.
The end of the playground
In which one playground shuts and another is sealed off from the public before it even opens, in a chilling warning for the future of local government.
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January 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Today’s post tells the stories of two playgrounds, but it’s really about the imminent collapse of local government.
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This was such a great discussion. Some really good work being done by NHS England - particularly positive to hear data improvements. Brilliant to hear the creativity of Camden's DPH.
💉 @floconway.bsky.social has helpfully written a short blog with her 3 key takeaways!
reform.uk/comment/the-...
💉 @floconway.bsky.social has helpfully written a short blog with her 3 key takeaways!
reform.uk/comment/the-...
January 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This was such a great discussion. Some really good work being done by NHS England - particularly positive to hear data improvements. Brilliant to hear the creativity of Camden's DPH.
💉 @floconway.bsky.social has helpfully written a short blog with her 3 key takeaways!
reform.uk/comment/the-...
💉 @floconway.bsky.social has helpfully written a short blog with her 3 key takeaways!
reform.uk/comment/the-...
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@floconway.bsky.social with a v. sharp summary of our event yday, on lessons for boosting vaccine uptake:
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The power of prevention: boosting vaccine uptake - REFORM
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January 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
@floconway.bsky.social with a v. sharp summary of our event yday, on lessons for boosting vaccine uptake:
reform.uk/comment/the-...
reform.uk/comment/the-...
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Kicking off now!
Our first panel of 2025: The power of prevention: boosting vaccine uptake💉
We're thrilled to be joined by Chris Hopson, Steve Race MP, Caroline Temmink and Kirsten Watters for what will be a very valuable discussion
Follow along to hear what's being said...
Our first panel of 2025: The power of prevention: boosting vaccine uptake💉
We're thrilled to be joined by Chris Hopson, Steve Race MP, Caroline Temmink and Kirsten Watters for what will be a very valuable discussion
Follow along to hear what's being said...
January 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Kicking off now!
Our first panel of 2025: The power of prevention: boosting vaccine uptake💉
We're thrilled to be joined by Chris Hopson, Steve Race MP, Caroline Temmink and Kirsten Watters for what will be a very valuable discussion
Follow along to hear what's being said...
Our first panel of 2025: The power of prevention: boosting vaccine uptake💉
We're thrilled to be joined by Chris Hopson, Steve Race MP, Caroline Temmink and Kirsten Watters for what will be a very valuable discussion
Follow along to hear what's being said...
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In this week's blog, Senior Researcher @patrickking.bsky.social makes the case for all rounders in Whitehall
reform.uk/comment/in-d...
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In defence of all-rounders - REFORM
In 1969, the Fulton report on the Civil Service found a class of officials unchanged from the 19th century ideal of the “gifted amateur”: one lacking in the kinds of expertise needed to administer an ...
reform.uk
January 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
In this week's blog, Senior Researcher @patrickking.bsky.social makes the case for all rounders in Whitehall
reform.uk/comment/in-d...
reform.uk/comment/in-d...