by Shelley Heckman | Apr 1, 2026 | Data Standards, iStandUK News, Latest News, OpenReferralUK
As of 01 April 2026, Open Referral UK (ORUK) officially begins a new chapter under the stewardship of iStandUK. This milestone not only marks a new organisational home, but a timely moment to pause, reflect and introduce the people who will be supporting and guiding...
by Shelley Heckman | Mar 19, 2026 | Application of Standards, Case Studies, Community, Data Standards, iStandUK News, Latest News, OpenReferralUK, SAVVI
We are delighted to see MHCLG Local Digital announce new investment to test and scale the Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability (SAVVI) and Open Referral UK (ORUK) data standards across Greater Manchester and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP)...
by Mevish Khalid | Mar 12, 2026 | Data Standards, iStandUK News, Latest News
As local authorities, central government and public‑sector partners face unprecedented pressures to collaborate and innovate, iStandUK is positioning itself to play an even greater role in shaping the trusted, consistent and future‑ready data standards the sector now...
by Shelley Heckman | Jan 14, 2026 | Community, Data Sharing, Data Standards, Latest News, SAVVI
We are thrilled to share some exciting news, iStandUK has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Inclusive Innovation: people focused’ category at the Northern Power Women Awards for our work on the SAVVI programme. Being nominated is an honour in itself – but...
by Shelley Heckman | Jan 12, 2026 | Application of Standards, Data Standards, Latest News, Local Government, SAVVI
How can the local government sector use data to make a real difference for residents facing hardship or crisis? That’s the question at the heart of the SAVVI Programme. Across the UK, councils are working tirelessly to identify and support the most vulnerable...
by Mevish Khalid | Dec 23, 2025 | Application of Standards, Data Standards, Latest News, Local Government, Partnerships, SAVVI, technology
The Scalable Approach to Vulnerability via Interoperability (SAVVI) initiative continues to make waves in the public sector by forging meaningful partnerships with technology suppliers and industry leaders. At the heart of this collaboration is a shared mission: to...