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Re:State @re-state.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Re:View is out! The headlines have focused on whether employees should have to phone their boss when they’re off sick. @alicesemark.bsky.social looks at the much bigger idea behind Mayfield’s review, and the questions it raises. Read more 👇 restate.substack.com/p/the-review...

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The Re:View 25 September 2026

With Andy Burnham out of the country at his first UN General Assembly as PM and parliament in recess for conference season, it has been a relatively quiet week on the domestic policy front.

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Re:State @re-state.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨NEW REPORT: 'No Job for the Centre: the case for devolving employment support'🚨 Jobcentre Plus is a centrally-controlled, one-size-fits-all institution which is incoherent in the context of English devolution. Our new report argues that it should be scrapped.

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's nearly Labour Party Conference! I'm particularly excited that @re-state.bsky.social will be joined by Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security & Disability, to discuss how we can support more disabled people into sustainable work and close the disability employment gap.

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just over a week to go until Labour Party Conference! To start on a high, join @re-state.bsky.social on Sunday eve for a fascinating panel with Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson MP, @paulfarmerceo.bsky.social, and Janet Morrison OBE. 👉 Don't miss out, sign up here: luma.com/sejhupj6

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It has been an epic week at @re-state.bsky.social towers! 📈On Tuesday, we launched a new welfare workstream with an incredibly compelling substack from Chief Exec @charliepickles.bsky.social on how "we broke the welfare state". It is well worth a read: restate.substack.com/p/how-we-bro...

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How we broke the welfare state

Why a “revolutionary moment” is a “time for revolutions”

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our first welfare report – an international comparison of working-age disability benefits – is out! The soaring caseloads & costs Britain is experiencing are not inevitable. Different design choices lead to different outcomes. Our report highlights 14 lessons for reform. Read it below👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I'm thrilled that today @re-state.bsky.social's new 'Re:Imagining Welfare' workstream has launched!💥 Britain's welfare state is broken: failing millions of people who draw on its support, while leaving taxpayers to foot a spiralling bill. The stakes couldn't be higher.

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Very excited that today @re-state.bsky.social's new 'Re:Imagining Welfare' workstream has launched!

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just over 1 week until Lib Dem Party Conference! Excitingly, @laylamoran.bsky.social, Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee, will be joining @re-state.bsky.social to discuss the Lib Dem vision for a community-centric, equitable, and accessible health and care system. Don't miss it!

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's party conferences and @re-state.bsky.social has an incredible programme! I'm particularly excited about our welfare events – Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms will join us to discuss the disability employment gap, and Helen Whately on how to address the NEET crisis. See the full programme👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The first post-summer Re:View is out! In this week's newsletter, @charliepickles.bsky.social explores the financial challenges facing the country, and therefore the new PM. Check it out 👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Ignoring poor performers is a well-known problem in the Civil Service. Today @re-state.bsky.social has published a ready-to-implement performance management policy for the CS to address this, including a template for performance improvement plans. Read the it below👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Ahead of Burnham's speech today unveiling plans for fiscal devolution, what could those plans look like in practice? Luckily, @re-state.bsky.social has done a lot of work on these questions already. 🧵

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Burnham's promise to make social care free at the point of use could be a much-need cash injection. But it would not, alone, fix the crisis in adult social care. That is the argument of my new comment piece for LocalGov. 👉Read my article here: www.localgov.co.uk/Why-councils...

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Why councils should not wait for Westminster to fix social care | LocalGov

More funding from a new PM won't fix adult social care. Councils need to rethink how they commission care, says Alice Semark, Senior Researcher, Re:State.

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If you've heard about 'No 10 North' and want to know what this means or how it would deliver change, you're in luck! Today @re-state.bsky.social has published an excellent report by @stkaye.bsky.social answering these very Qs, spotlighted by BBC News and Politico. Check it out below👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Given women spend 24% more time in poor health than men, it is great to see more focus on the unacceptable state of women's health in this @thetimes.com article. V pleased to see @re-state.bsky.social's recent report highlighted! 👉Read 'Counting the cost' here: re-state.co.uk/publications...

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Counting the cost: the economic impact of underserving women's health - Re:State

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🎊Today, I've written my first Re:View🎊 From the football to levelling up and health outcomes, it's a good one (if I do say so myself). And I loved writing it. Check it out below👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🚨Last day of @re-state.bsky.social's Alternative People Survey 2026🚨 If you're a civil servant, please fill in our survey today. Don't miss the chance to give your opinion on the things which impact your work! It's completely anonymous and takes 5-10mins. 👉 survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91132417/...

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

New report out today, and an incredibly important one exploring the vast economic consequences of under-serving women's health. Check it out below👇

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Re:State @re-state.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

How do you fix Britain? Remake the State. Less than 3 weeks to go until our flagship annual conference, taking place in London on 1 July. Delighted to welcome The Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, The Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, Nick Timothy MP and Danny Kruger MP as keynote speakers.

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Excitingly, @re-state.bsky.social's Devo Next Initiative published its design principles for fiscal devolution today! With the Chancellor's commitment to delivering fiscal devo, this couldn't be more timely 👇Check it out

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Today @labourgrowth.bsky.social – the biggest backbench caucus in Parliament – published a 'An Honest Day', laying out a new economic and social settlement, drawing on lots of @re-state.bsky.social ideas! As a think tank, we want our ideas to be picked up and have impact. Today, they have📈

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

@re-state.bsky.social 'Plan for government' programme has launched! Despite decades of calls for reform, today's civil service remains outdated. But no more, this programme will produce ready-to-implement docs for civil service reform Starting strong with a new Civil Service Code coming tomorrow!

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🌟@re-state.bsky.social is hiring a Research Assistant🌟 If you’re keen to develop your research skills, passionate about public services and enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you should apply! This 6mo paid internship is a brilliant and rare opportunity. Check it out👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

You might be surprised to know there's no easy way for clinicians in different NHS orgs to communicate with each other... I certainly was! The 10 Year Plan talks a big game on shifting care into the community, but this won't be possible without communication💻 Check out my Re:Think blog👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🚨NEW REPORT🚨 It's no secret hospitals are at breaking point. A radical rethink is desperately needed. Our 21 recs outline a new vision – emphasising virtual care, communication tech and care pathway redesign. Read our new report for our big ideas👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

🧠ADHD is widely misunderstood — shrouded in myths, dismissed as a "fad," and often ignored by policymakers. Yet it's linked to socioeconomic issues, numerous health problems and lower life expectancy. If Gov is serious about its prevention shift, it must act! Read my myth busting blog below👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Today @reformthinktank.bsky.social published a short, punchy paper with @labourgrowth.bsky.social, a group of 100+ Labour MPs committed to boosting growth📈 Together we set out 9 steps the gov needs to take to reform the civil service, setting up this country for economic growth! Check it out 👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Last week, the PM announced the abolition of NHS England. And at @reformthinktank.bsky.social we were very pleased to hear this! But now, important questions about who will take over NHS England's responsibilities need to be decided. Read my thoughts on this👇 reform.uk/comment/wher...

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Where are NHS England's powers going? - REFORM

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

In many policy areas, prevention is key. This benefits individuals, society, the economy, public finances and public services. But the tricky bit is how... This is why @reformthinktank.bsky.social, with Newton, are launching an exciting new programme, 'Building the preventative state'.

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

In April last year @reformthinktank.bsky.social called for NHS England to be abolished. This was big, bold, controversial and seen as very unlikely to happen. Today the PM announce this very thing! 🪇 You heard it here first!!!

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Patrick King @patrickking.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Thrilled to see our recent public bodies research featured on Page 2 of @thetimes.com today! 📰 & ahead of the PM's speech tomorrow, it is very encouraging to see these indications government will try to properly grip the public bodies landscape.

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Charlotte Pickles @charliepickles.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

This is v v good news, and exactly what we called for in our recent paper 'Quangocracy' The current public landscape is generally poorly understood, lacks meaningful oversight and accountability, and actually makes delivering for the country harder in too many cases

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

"It’s clearly unacceptable for sponsorship of bodies which spend billions of pounds to be deprioritised in Whitehall." My first op-ed!! Published today in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social, on @patrickking.bsky.social and my new report, 'Quangocracy: The future of public bodies' 😎 Read below!

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

'Quangocracy' dives into the public body landscape, revealing alarmingly poor quality public body oversight is the norm and setting out our recommendations. My first report for @reformthinktank.bsky.social's 'Reimagining Whitehall' workstream, with @patrickking.bsky.social! Check it out👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Last week, I had an amazing time visiting @cuhnhs.bsky.social and @royalpapworth.bsky.social, seeing some of the most cutting edge, innovative ways they deliver hospital care! Thank you to everyone who hosted @rosiebeacon.bsky.social and I, we learnt so much 🧠 And I wrote a blog about it all👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

It is no secret our social care system is at breaking point. And without reform, this will only worsen! Insert: an exciting new @reformthinktank.bsky.social report looking at the potential of tech in social care delivery! Check it out👇 reform.uk/publications...

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Innovating for Independence: a win-win for health and social care - REFORM

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Is the consensus serotonin imbalances cause depression wrong? What would this mean for the use of antidepressants? Given the vast prescribing of antidepressants (to 15% of people in England last year!!), these are important Qs Read about it in my blog this week 👇

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Very proud of our ‘Hospital of the Future’ work and excited for the next papers in the series! Check out the framing paper below👇

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Charlotte Pickles @charliepickles.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

It’s 🎄Christmas Day 🎄 @reformthinktank.bsky.social & we’re kicking it off with homemade cookies from @alicesemark.bsky.social

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Alice Semark @alicesemark.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

New @reformthinktank.bsky.social report 🏥 Very excited to share the launch of my first think tank report, the initial framing paper in our ‘Hospital of the Future’ series!! Hospitals are in crisis, the diagnosis is below…

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