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The hack\u2019s back<\/h4>\n

In DWP Digital, we\u2019re continually looking at how we collaborate across government, and beyond, to improve what we do for the benefit of the department, and the citizens who use our services.<\/p>\n

Later this month, we\u2019re running a two-day hack event to look at how we can work with partners to address some of the challenges in connecting digital health services.<\/p>\n

Hack the North 3.0 is an opportunity for us to expand on our collaborative approach, and learn from potential partners who have a vested interest in digital health services.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll get together at The Studio, Leeds on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March. We\u2019re offering the option of an overnight for the dedicated problem-solvers, and we\u2019re providing an on-site cr\u00e8che on both days for people who want to bring children. You can\u00a0register for a place<\/a>\u00a0now.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the third major hack event we\u2019ve organised. We\u2019re working in partnership with\u00a0MongoDB<\/a>,\u00a0dxw<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Northcoders<\/a>\u00a0to deliver it, and I\u2019m really proud to host it.<\/p>\n

Digital in government has changed. We\u2019ve moved away from services which are focused on benefits, towards services which are focused on users and their needs. We\u2019re transforming services with new ways of working and cutting-edge technologies to make using services faster and easier for users.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re already collaborating across government to join up health services. For example, we introduced the \u2018Send your fit note\u2019 digital service that lets claimants take a photograph of their fit note, upload it and submit it securely online in real time from a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.<\/p>\n

Hack the North 3.0 will be a great opportunity to build on this collaborative work, and generate new ideas for developing solutions. I\u2019m looking forward to seeing how teams form across disciplines and industries, and work together to solve the problems and challenges that people in the Leeds City Region are facing.<\/p>\n

Why should I attend?<\/h4>\n

Hacks are an opportunity to work with a diverse group of people on important social issues. You\u2019ll network with other digital experts from other industries, colleagues from Job Centre Plus, academics, and people from other teams in DWP Digital. We\u2019ll challenge you to find creative ways to help people with health issues get the right support, by bringing health-related services closer together, and designing something that puts users at the heart of those services.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be part of a focused team where you can share ideas and drive innovation. You\u2019ll work to find a solution to an unfamiliar problem and show the potential of the solution you come up with. And it\u2019s the opportunity to really do something exciting, that could transform the lives of citizens.<\/p>\n

You could investigate ways of using technology to connect people\u2019s communities of support, and join up the services that impact those living with health issues. Or identify ways of enhancing preventative care through digital tools and technology. Or maybe your team will look at challenges like the impact of health problems on people\u2019s access to work. There are so many testing topics you\u2019ll have plenty of opportunity to explore your ideas!<\/p>\n

Structuring the hack<\/h4>\n

Our two-day event starts with registration and lunch, which is provided by our sponsors, MongoDB.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re expecting people from central government, local government, universities, local charities and the private sector to join us from a range of specialisms, from software developers to people in front-line roles.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll form part of an agile, hands-on development team, and follow the OneTeamGov principles of openness, practical action and working across borders. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to use a range of open and licensed technologies and service design techniques to find answers to real problems, such as how to share data across service-providing organisations. We\u2019ll publish any code written during the hack under an open source licence.<\/p>\n

Due to popular demand at our last hack, we\u2019ll be keeping the venue open overnight on the Friday for anyone who wants to get stuck straight in to the challenge. But if you don\u2019t fancy an all-nighter, that\u2019s fine.<\/p>\n

The second day will start with a short recap, and then teams will work together on their solution before a \u2018show and tell\u2019 session, shortly followed by judging.<\/p>\n

A cr\u00e8che will be available for people who want to bring their children, provided by Kids at Heart, and funded by dxw and Northcoders. Food and refreshments will be provided by our sponsors. And, like all good hack events, there\u2019ll be a prize for the best solution!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just take our word for it<\/h4>\n

Hear what some of the attendees had to say from Hack the North 2.0, which focused on how support services offered by organisations in and around Manchester could be brought together most effectively for the benefit of people in the region.<\/p>\n

Agz, dxw digital, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cI love taking part in hackathons, especially if they are dedicated to social good and solving important problems.<\/p>\n

We looked at the Disability Living Allowance claim process after hearing a real user story from within our team. We decided to look at how we could improve the user journey from diagnosis, exploring a potential new service that could share data by consent with other public services.<\/p>\n

It was great team work, tackling problems for social good with people for people.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lin, DWP Digital (BPDTS), said:<\/p>\n

\u201cHack the North 2.0 caught my eye on the\u00a0DWP Digital blog<\/a>\u00a0before I even joined BPDTS.\u00a0 I loved the idea of getting together to solve problems and help forge solutions that make a positive difference to people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

The event ran from Friday afternoon, right through to Saturday evening, which meant there was no clashing with work. So we could just focus on listening to users\u2019 experiences and begin building a picture of problems, requirements and how we could use technology to create solutions.\u00a0The room was buzzing with energy and passion!<\/p>\n

It makes me proud to think that I work with people who are willing to donate their free time and expertise to improve services for our community.\u00a0I\u2019m looking forward to the next hack.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Adam, UX, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d heard that great progress in UX is being made in DWP Digital so I was keen to get involved. The hack exceeded my expectation; DWP is really pushing ahead in digital and I feel it would be a great place to work.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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