Society
Society
The UK’s social policies are not developed in siloes. At WIG, we know engaging key stakeholders across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors is vital.
During the pandemic, challenges for crime and justice, skills and education, and health and social care provision have been brought into sharp relief. The UK’s social policies are not developed in siloes; engaging key stakeholders across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors is vital. Co-creating solutions is top of the agenda.
In this series we create a trusted arena, bringing experts together to drive constructive dialogue around core issues for UK society, namely:
- Health and social care
- Skills and education
- Crime and justice
- Political and economic outlook
Each area is comprehensively researched by the WIG team, utilising ideas and feedback gathered from across our membership.
Upcoming events
Levelling Up: Structures for Success at the Local Level
With speakers including Rebecca Cox, Principal Policy Adviser, Local Government Association, Dr Henry Kippin, Chief Executive, North of Tyne Combined Authority and Claire Spencer, Senior Policy Adviser - Public Services & Inclusive Growth, West Midlands Combined Authority

Exploring Scenarios for the Future of the Union
With Ciaran Martin, Professor of Practice in the Management of Public Organisations, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford; previously the lead official negotiator for the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Scotland in the run-up to the Edinburgh Agreement in 2012 on a referendum on independence for Scotland.

Early Careers Network with Siobhán Sheridan, Chief People Officer, FCA
This evening session is designed to support early career colleagues across the sectors in developing strategies to manage workplace pressures, avoid burnout, and prioritise good mental health.

Lunchtime Briefing with Julia Kinniburgh, Director General for Strategy Group, Department for Education
Gain insight into the DfE’s key priorities, the major policy areas in focus over the next months with regards to covid recovery, along with an insight into broader departmental strategy

Roundtable on Building a Cross-Sector Approach to Policy-Making Skills
With Amanda Brooks CBE, Director General, Trade Negotiations, DIT. This event is intended specifically for Head of Public Affairs, Policy Directors and equivalent roles, attendance is by invitation.

Breakfast Briefing with Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions
We are delighted to welcome Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions for this Breakfast Briefing to share insights into his role.

Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis on Employee Welfare: Sharing Cross-Sector Approaches to Supporting Colleagues Through Crises
Join us for the lunchtime networking session, to meet with peers from across the sectors to discuss challenges and approaches to managing employee welfare.

Lunchtime Briefing with Shona Dunn, Second Permanent Secretary, Department of Health and Social Care
We are delighted to welcome Shona Dunn, Second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Health and Social Care for this Lunchtime Briefing to share insights into her role and remit.

Workings of Whitehall October 2022: Key Players in the Policymaking Process
A dynamic seminar looking at how the Civil Service functions, how policy is made, and how to engage with Whitehall. With speakers including Helen Goodman, former Deputy Leader of the House of Commons and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of state for Work and Pensions; and Philip Rycroft, former Permanent Secretary of the Department of for Exiting the European Union.

WIG/ UKRN: Exploring the role of regulation post Brexit
With speakers including Professor Suzanne Rab, Member of the UK Regulators' Network Expert Advisory Panel, Lecturer at University of Oxford, Professor of Commercial Law at Brunel University London, and Visiting Professor at Imperial College London.

Breakfast Briefing with Paul Kett, Director General, Skills Group, Department of Education
We are delighted to welcome Paul Kett, Director General for Skills in the Department of Education, for this Breakfast Briefing on the UK’s long-term skills agenda.

On-demand reports and event recordings

Breakfast Briefing with Dame Jenny Harries DBE, Chief Executive, UK Health Security Agency

Breakfast Briefing: Leading on Mental Health and Wellbeing
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