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New Local Democracy: Using Digital ID to enable online voting for UK Councils
Like previous posts, this article accompanies a prototype app with the corresponding functionality. GitHub Repository: https://github.com/adamkent/local_democracy In recent years, many aspects of daily life—banking, healthcare access, and communication—have moved online. However, democratic participation in local governance remains limited, both in accessibility and responsiveness. This article outlines the rationale for a digital platform that would enable…
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Reimagining Primary Care: A Case for Open Access Booking
This article accompanies a prototype NHS booking system for GP appointments, which explores alternative models for primary care access. Note: This is an exploratory concept designed to contribute to discussion around NHS service access and digital infrastructure. Source code available here. The current GP model in the UK features structural barriers that can prevent patients…
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The AI Tidal Wave in Public Procurement
This article was written by Omar Hadjel MCIM (LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarhadjel/). It has been reposted with his permission. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, and public sector procurement is no exception. Governments are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure transparency in tendering processes. As AI-driven procurement tools become more…