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Pandemic Fuels Appetite for Digital Public Services across Age Groups

Steve Brain discusses how governments have a unique opportunity to digitally transform healthcare as over 70s demand more virtual services post-pandemic.

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How can we build responsive housing services for everyone in our society?

Michelle Tyler, Director Social Housing, Civica discusses why housing providers should engage more with the over 70s to improve service delivery.

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Protecting and connecting our over-70s

Ian Holden, Managing Director for Digital at Civica, discusses what the future of work may look like for the UK’s government employees and the role technology will play.

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A Word from the Wise - Interview with Julian David @ techUK

Disclaimer

A Word from the Wise study methodology:

  • The A Word from the Wise citizen survey was conducted by independent market research specialist, Censuswide, on behalf of Civica. A total of 2,123 citizens over the age of 18 (including 1,001 aged 70 and over) from across the UK were surveyed in May 2020. 
  • A follow-on survey was also conducted in April 2021, with a further 1,015 citizens aged 70 and over surveyed across the UK 
  • The A Word from the Wise public sector leader survey was conducted by independent market research specialists, Censuswide, on behalf of Civica. A total of 120 public sector leaders (weighted for even spread of organisational type) across the UK were surveyed in May 2020 
  • The A Word from the Wise focus groups were held with UK citizens aged over 70 in Aberdeen, Bristol, Lisburn and Manchester during December 2019 
  • The citizen interview videos shared have been approved by the citizens who took part in our focus group