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Seminar spotlight! Placecube & Tameside join us at the iNetwork Annual Conference 2026 to share how they’re creating a scalable, ORUK-compliant Service Directory through collaboration and open-source technology. Dont miss out! Register today: registration.crowdcomms.com/inetwork2026...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Can we share the data?" might be the wrong question. Following SAVVI's response to the ICO's draft strategy, Nailah Ukaidi sets out 7 areas where the ICO could help public services use data responsibly to act earlier 👇 docs.superhuman.com/@savvi/welco... #DataProtection #PublicSector #LGA

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A huge moment for us! Greater Manchester Combined Authority is hiring a dedicated #SAVVI team to drive early intervention & safe data sharing. This is the exact blueprint we want all UK local authorities to adopt! Read the bulletin to find out more and apply: mailchi.mp/205a586efdf8... #Jobs

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are very excited to be exhibiting at the @i-network.bsky.social Annual Conference 2026! Find out more information about the conference and register for a ticket to attend, this conference is FREE to attend for anyone in the public sector. registration.crowdcomms.com/inetwork2026

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In our latest blog, placement student Jay Prajapati reflects on taking part in an iStandUK Hack Day and the lessons learned about collaboration, problem-solving, and turning ideas into prototypes. 🔗 istanduk.org/from-idea-to... #Innovation #OpenStandards #Interoperability #iStandUK

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We're excited to welcome Mark Peterson, Head of Data and Insight at North Yorkshire Council, to the iNetwork Annual Conference 2026 as a keynote panelist ! Tickets are free for public sector colleagues. Register now and secure your place: registration.crowdcomms.com/inetwork2026

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We are thrilled to see Open Referral UK featured as a core case study in @tpximpact.com newly launched Market-Shaping Playbook! Watch ORUK Technical & Standards Advisor, Mike Thacker discuss adopting a common data standard. 👉 pages.tpximpact.com/case-studies... #iStandUK #ORUK

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Watch the recording of the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability as a market-shaping initiative! This provides an insight into how SAVVI is transforming public services to use data to enable earlier, preventive support. 👉 docs.superhuman.com/@savvi/welco... #News

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

SAVVI Scotland's first newsletter has landed plus a second year of Scottish Government funding. 🎉 Demonstrator work in East Lothian, learning from West Lothian's "Unmet Need" project, and a team bringing technical, governance and transformation expertise together. istanduk.org/savvi-scotla...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us in welcoming Paul Davidson to the iNetwork Annual Conference 2026! Paul will be available during the event to discuss SAVVI, ORUK and the role standards can play in transforming service delivery. Find out more and register for your ticket here: registration.crowdcomms.com/inetwork2026...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Read the SAVVI Newsletter, this edition includes; 🌟 A Major Milestone for SAVVI with Government Publishing SAVVI Standards! 📰 The Launch of the SAVVI Scotland Newsletter 🗣️ The latest SAVVI Video with Shelley Heckman, SAVVI Project Manager 👉 mailchi.mp/7339f5062137... #SAVVI

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our two new Deputy Chairs to the iStandUK Executive Board! Joining the board are both, John Curtis, Greater Manchester Combined Authority & Stephen Curtis, East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Find out more in our latest blog👉 istanduk.org/strengthenin...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Vulnerabilities Data Standards have been published as an alpha for comment on GOV.UK. 🎉 👉Read the full blog post here: istanduk.org/a-major-mile...

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iNetwork @i-network.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We are thrilled to welcome two new placement students from The Manchester Metropolitan University to our team for the upcoming year: Harsh Rudhun and Jay Prajapati, who both join us as Partnership Support & Communications Officers! Read the full blog at: i-network.org.uk/2026/07/28/m...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Why a shared data vocabulary is the next big leap for UK public services. When local councils, the NHS & Gov describe community needs differently, critical data gets trapped in siloes. Our new GDS Open Standards Challenge fixes this. Read the blog at: istanduk.org/why-the-gds-...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

You are invited to an event in partnership with @techUK : SAVVI & ORUK: Opportunities for the Tech Sector in Government-Endorsed Data Standards. Join on 01st July, for a session designed specifically for the technology sector, exploring #SAVVI & #ORUK. 👉 www.techuk.org/what-we-deli...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

How can we make it easier for people to discover and access vital community services? It all comes down to how we share information. We held the Open Referral UK Steering Group meeting recently, read the blog for all the highlights: istanduk.org/open-referra... #ORUK #iStandUK

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Read the bulletin for the latest updates, events & information from the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability (SAVVI) Project! This edition includes; 🗣️Our new project sponsor 📹Our latest casestudy video & more.. 👉 mailchi.mp/7ed8f230e12d... #SAVVI

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join our SAVVI as a Market Shaping Iniatitive event online tomorrow morning! If you are working on data sharing, public sector innovation, or community support, register now! Secure your ticket at: savvimarketshapinginitiative.eventbrite.co.uk #SAVVI

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Following the transition of the Open Referral UK standard to iStandUK, the Technical Team recently convened to align on the architectural and governance roadmap for the ORUK Validator. Read our latest blog to understand our core technical focus at: istanduk.org/strengthenin... #ORUK

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join us online on Thursday 04th June for the SAVVI as a Marketing Shaping Iniatitive session where you can hear all about SAVVI's role in reshaping how public services use data to support people earlier and more effectively. Find out more and register for a ticket below! #SAVVI

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Earlier this year, we brought together the iStandUK team for an Open Referral UK away day to explore What better outcomes can be achieved when we share high‑quality, standards‑based service information? Read all the reflections in our blog at: istanduk.org/from-benefit... #ORUK

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Join us online at the next SAVVI Show & Tell on 19th May! In this session, we will be joined by @wigancouncil.bsky.social who will demonstrate their adoption of the SAVVI framework. Tickets are FREE to anyone working in the public sector👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/savvi-show... #SAVVI #Data

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Here is the team behind Open Referral UK! We are dedicated to making it easier for local authorities, charities & software providers to publish & share consistent information about community services. Sign up to the mailing list to stay connected openreferraluk.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

As momentum builds nationally around the way public services share & standardise data, we have strengthened our Leadership team & Executive Board. Congratulations to the Chair of the iStandUK Executive Board Mark Peterson, North Yorkshire Council. Full update here: istanduk.org/2026/04/22/i...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Want to learn more about the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability (SAVVI) project? If so, join the team for a virtual session on 19 May to hear @wigancouncil.bsky.social demonstrate how they have adopted #SAVVI. Tickets are FREE to anyone in the sector 👇👇👇

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Join the 'How to build financial resilience for vulnerable residents through data sharing' webinar tomorrow at 1pm with @local.gov.uk Expect to hear how the #SAVVI approach applies to finding people at risk of financial hardship. FREE for public sector: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d4cbb...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

As of 01st April 2026, Open Referral UK officially moved under the stewardship of iStandUK, marking an important milestone for the programme & a shift towards delivery, adoption & real‑world impact across the sector. Read the blog for more information: istanduk.org/2026/04/01/a...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Read the latest bulletin below and secure your tickets for the SAVVI Show & Tell on 19th May. We will be hearing from colleagues at @wigancouncil.bsky.social on how they have adopted the #SAVVI approach to improve their ability to find residents who may be at risk #Latestnews

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

And the winners are… 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Data to Insight, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and partners are the winners of the iStandUK Award at this year’s iNetwork Innovation Awards, for their project Open-Source Regional Data Platform! #iNetworkAwards

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We are kicking off the evening at the iNetwork Innovation Awards with the presentation of the iStandUK Award! We’re also delighted to have Paul Davidson and Mark Peterson joining us to present this first award of the night! #iNetworkAwards

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We are delighted to share that we have been featured in a blog by the the Government Digital Service! This shines a light on the vital work happening across the sector to improve how we identify & support people at risk with #SAVVI Read the blog at: dataingovernment.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/16/u...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We would like to share another high point in what is becoming a pretty amazing run for us here at iStandUK! We have been shorlisted as finalists in the British Data Awards 2026 for the Data Protection/Privacy Initiative of the Year for our incredible work on the #SAVVI Project!

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

With the @i-network.bsky.social Innovation Awards 2025-26 next week we are incredibly grateful to our judges for offering their time and specialist knowledge in support of this year’s awards. Thank you Georgina Maratheftis, @techuk.bsky.social for judging the iStandUK category! #iNetworkAwards

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Following the announcement from @mhclg and Local Digital on the £1.1m investment to scale the #SAVVI and Open Referral UK data standards across @greatermcr & Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, we have shared our own reflections. 👉 istanduk.org/2026/03/19/a... #data

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce that that Open Referral UK (ORUK) is entering an exciting new phase as it moves under the stewardship of iStandUK this April, marking an exciting new chapter for the future of open standards in local services. Read the blog👉 istanduk.org/2026/03/17/o...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

What an incredible night at the Northern PoWEr Women Awards in Manchester! We are so proud to share that iStandUK has been awarded the Inclusive Innovation, People‑Focused Award for our work on the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability (SAVVI) Project! #LatestNews #WeArePoWEr

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We are excited to share that iStandUK is growing & strengthening its mission with the addition of two new colleagues bringing deep sector expertise and a passion for interoperability. Join us in welcoming Craig Wilkins MBA & Nicholas Oughtibridge👉 istanduk.org/2026/03/12/s... #News

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We're happy to share that the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability (SAVVI) project is taking a major step forward as part of a new £1.1 million government investment to scaleleading data standards! More details in the full blog at: mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/11/n...

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New pilot to help councils identify and support residents at risk to vulnerability earlier

Local Digital is pleased to share an update on the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability (SAVVI) and Open Referral UK (ORUK) data standards. New pilots with Greater Manchester Combin...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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...

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Vote for your favourite data standards project now! 👇 #iNetworkAwards

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iStandUK @istanduk.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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...

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