In a world of non-stop innovation, where it feels like there are apps to serve every purpose and new technologies are emerging onto the market at breakneck speeds, perhaps it’s time to take a step back and ask ourselves: how can we be sure that the technology we’re making is truly benefiting society and, just as importantly, can be accessed by everybody?

Successful businesses and economies are increasingly built on intangible or ‘knowledge assets’ rather than physical ones.

When Enfield Council were looking to improve the effectiveness of their emergency out of hours service, they turned to the Ealing Council and Capita out of hours partnership service.

We’re helping government transform services so they’re more effective, more efficient and more flexible whilst exceeding citizen expectations.

Our people and technology are helping local authorities to give people fast, easy access to employment, housing, funding, community spaces and social services.

Improving productivity not only boosts economic growth, it can also encourage innovation, create employment opportunities, enhance educational attainment, and renew the social and cultural fabric across the UK.

Together with independent thinktank Localis, we hosted a roundtable to consider the challenges and opportunities for local growth and regional development in line with government agendas such as ‘Build Back Better’ and ‘Levelling up’.

Together with independent thinktank Localis we hosted ‘Going long’, a roundtable discussion which brought together national and local experts to discuss the implications of the 2021 spending review in respect to the local government’s ability to deliver for people and place.

Download our government venturing report to understand the seven key steps for unlocking the value of public sector knowledge assets.

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the long-term NHS ambition for integrated working has quickly become a reality with cross-agency working to combat the virus.