We are delighted to share new team member Nicholas Oughtibridge to the iStandUK team as our new Standards Specialist!
Nicholas has previously worked within the NHS & brings his knowledge & insight, which will be a huge asset as we continue to bridge the information gap. #data
It is brilliant to see so many individuals recognised as finalists who have been championing the work of iStandUK.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to endorse them and congratulations to all the finalists shortlisted for the iNetwork Champion Award. #iNetworkAwards
Huge congratulations to all the iStandUK finalists in the iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26!
Your hard work, creativity and commitment to improving public services truly shines.
Wishing every project the very best of luck! #iNetworkAwards
A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for a project for the iStandUK category in the Innovation Awards 2025/26!
In exactly one week, we will announce the shortlisted finalists. You can view all the nominations here: i-network.org.uk/awards-nomin... #iNetworkAwards
Celebrating our Champion, Georgina Maratheftis from @techuk.bsky.social
She plays a key role in driving collaboration + innovation across the digital sector, helping shape a smarter, more inclusive future for people, society & the economy.
Endorse her by midnight: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
Celebrating Firoze Salim from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology!
As Head of Frameworks and Standards, he has been instrumental in strengthening frameworks that enable secure & effective data sharing across the UK.
👉 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Recognising Dave Sanderson from SOCITM nominated for the Champion Award for his leadership in strengthening data standards and shared learning across the public sector.
Champions like Dave ensure standards are making a real impact👉 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Great day in Manchester yesterday with the iStandUK Executive Board, a productive and energising away day focused on shaping a data‑standards‑enabled future for local public services.
Thanks to everyone who brought their insight, challenge and energy to the discussion #Data
Celebrating our iStandUK Champion: Andrea Fitzgerald Crown Commercial Service. Andrea has made an exceptional contribution to improving information & data standards across the sector, helping to drive reform & innovation.
Endorse Andrea: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Vote for your favourite data standards project now!
👇 #iNetworkAwards
Recognising David Wright from DWP as our latest iNetwork Champion Award nominee! He has championed the iStandUK programme for years, driving better, more consistent data standards across public services.
Celebrate & support David by endorsing him: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
At SAVVI, we are focused on improving outcomes for those at an increased risk of a poor outcome, through the ethical reuse of data.
Two new learning examples show the impact from @wigancouncil.bsky.social & South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Read the blog now at: coda.io/@savvi/welco...
Today we’re celebrating Beata Lisowska, Chief Data Architect in the NHS, and our latest nominee for the iNetwork Champion Award! 👏
Beata is a strong advocate for consistent, high‑quality data standards and supports our mission.
Endorse her⬇️#iNetworkAwards
Take a moment and help us to celebrate iStandUK's Deputy Chair of the Executive Board - Mark Peterson, who has been nominated for an iNetwork Champion Award!
Endorse Mark now and include a brief note about what makes him exceptional via the link below. #iNetworkAwards
We are proud to recognise Alistair Herbert, iStandUK Executive Board member and champion of data standards, shortlisted for the iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26 – Champion Award.
Show your support and endorse Alistair👇
i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards #iStandUK #Data
We are shining a spotlight on MHCLG colleagues Ben Cheetham, Emily Sullivan & Steve Peters, valued members of the iStandUK Executive Board, championing data standards & collaboration across UK public services.
Endorse them: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards #Data
Nominations for the iStandUK Award at the @i-network.bsky.social Innovation Awards are closed! The standard this year has been full of originality & impressive data standards. All nominations will be entered into the public vote on 02nd Feb.
Until then, ENDORSE - i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
The @i-network.bsky.social Champion Award celebrates individuals who go above & beyond to support the iStandUK partnership & drive collaborative, future‑focused practice.
We’re proud to highlight Simon Roberts, Data & Engagement Manager at the Improvement Service.
Endorse Simon👇#iNetworkAwards
We’re Finalists at the Northern Power Women Awards!
2026!
We are thrilled that iStandUK has been shortlisted in the Inclusive Innovation: People Focused category for our work on #SAVVI!
Read the story behind the nomination👉 istanduk.org/2026/01/14/c... #NPWAwards #InclusiveInnovation #LocalGov
Our #SAVVI Blueprints turn learning into practical guidance helping councils share data lawfully, collaborate better & prevent crisis. To support local government to use data to make a real difference for residents in hardship or crisis.
Read the blog👉 coda.io/@savvi/welco...
How can tech suppliers help transform local government services?
Our latest blog explores SAVVI’s work with @techuk.bsky.social & industry leaders around data standards that support vulnerable communities.
👉Read & share your thoughts: coda.io/@savvi/welco... #SAVVI
🏆This year it could be YOU winning the iStandUK Award!
Celebrating projects that use data & info standards to improve services, enable transparency & tackle key issues.
⏳Deadline: 12 Jan 2026
👉Nominate now: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards #DataStandards #PublicSector
A new chapter for SAVVI! Andrew Humphreys is now the SAVVI Delivery Manager, building on his key role since 2022. He’ll lead efforts to help more organisations adopt #SAVVI & use data to support vulnerable people effectively.
👉https://coda.io/@savvi/welcome/exciting-news-from-the-savvi-team-313
New Year, New Opportunities!
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What a great morning at the iNetwork Executive Board Q3 meeting at Marriott Piccadilly!
This included a welcome from our Chair, an update from Paul Davidson on iStandUK and programme chairs sharing key activities & priorities, with a festive lunch to top it off! #iNetwork
We are thrilled to share our latest #SAVVI Project video!
Hear voices from across the sector on why the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability Project is driving real impact, improving collaboration and delivering better outcomes for communities!
👉www.savviuk.org #DataStandards
At iStandUK, we believe data standards = better public services.
Our latest blog shares our vision for a standards-enabled UK public sector and why it matters. This isn’t about complexity — it’s about reducing friction & unlocking innovation.
👉 istanduk.org/2025/12/12/a... #data
🎁Make this Christmas extra special nominate your team for the iStandUK Award in the iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26!
This award celebrates innovation through smart use of data & information standards to improve services and transparency.
👉https://i-network.org.uk/innovation-awards-2025/
The latest iN The Know newsletter is live! Dive in to meet the judges for the iStandUK Award category at the iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26.
Nominations are still open, don’t miss your chance to showcase your projects! #InnovationAwards
Last week we joined the @theinetwork 20th Annual Conference!
It was amazing to meet so many innovators & share the SAVVI approach during our session.
📸Here are a few snaps from the day!
#DataStandards #SAVVI
