Coco
@cocochan.bsky.social
Product lead in UK gov. Principal percussionist of The Flowers Band (GB National Champions ‘24). Prolific knitter. She/her
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Coco
@cocochan.bsky.social
· Aug 9
Homes for Ukraine: applying digital principles and innovation to respond to a crisis rapidly at scale
Find out how MHCLG has applied digital ways of working, collaboration and innovation to enable Ukrainians to enter the UK to find suitable accommodation and support through the Homes for Ukraine Spons...
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I’ve had another little flurry of new followers this week ☺️ hello, nice to meet you!
A bit about me… In the daytime I work for the civil service, leading a supremely talented and hard working team of digital peeps: mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/16/h...
A bit about me… In the daytime I work for the civil service, leading a supremely talented and hard working team of digital peeps: mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/16/h...
Strong theme of leader loneliness in our uni chat this morning 😔
Great to find the camaraderie; concerning so many of us battle these feelings.
Great to find the camaraderie; concerning so many of us battle these feelings.
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Strong theme of leader loneliness in our uni chat this morning 😔
Great to find the camaraderie; concerning so many of us battle these feelings.
Great to find the camaraderie; concerning so many of us battle these feelings.
Does anyone in my network do freelance website design? If so, please DM me 🙂
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Does anyone in my network do freelance website design? If so, please DM me 🙂
One week of wearing spark clear aligners to straighten my teeth, and I’m pleased to report zero pain, and nobody has noticed changes to my speech (even in pretty big presentations) 🦷 Let’s hope it continues that way! 🩵
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
One week of wearing spark clear aligners to straighten my teeth, and I’m pleased to report zero pain, and nobody has noticed changes to my speech (even in pretty big presentations) 🦷 Let’s hope it continues that way! 🩵
Just had to write one of the most difficult messages I’ve ever sent at work 💛
It’s one of those moments that grounds you, and reconnects to the knowledge that we work with humans not robots.
AI will never replace good managers; it simply cannot replicate humanity and empathy.
It’s one of those moments that grounds you, and reconnects to the knowledge that we work with humans not robots.
AI will never replace good managers; it simply cannot replicate humanity and empathy.
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Just had to write one of the most difficult messages I’ve ever sent at work 💛
It’s one of those moments that grounds you, and reconnects to the knowledge that we work with humans not robots.
AI will never replace good managers; it simply cannot replicate humanity and empathy.
It’s one of those moments that grounds you, and reconnects to the knowledge that we work with humans not robots.
AI will never replace good managers; it simply cannot replicate humanity and empathy.
So excited to compete at the World Music Championships next year, amongst the best of the best 🤩 what an incredible line up of bands!
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
So excited to compete at the World Music Championships next year, amongst the best of the best 🤩 what an incredible line up of bands!
Not long until it’s time to install the festive variation: jingle bells in the boot ✨
For the past six months I’ve had a tambourine in the boot of my car that jingles every time I go over a speed bump, and I think this is the kind of everyday whimsy we all need more of in 2025.
November 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Not long until it’s time to install the festive variation: jingle bells in the boot ✨
For the past six months I’ve had a tambourine in the boot of my car that jingles every time I go over a speed bump, and I think this is the kind of everyday whimsy we all need more of in 2025.
November 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
For the past six months I’ve had a tambourine in the boot of my car that jingles every time I go over a speed bump, and I think this is the kind of everyday whimsy we all need more of in 2025.
Made a will today using the excellent Farewill service. It was quick, simple, and not at all morbid.
Hopefully it won’t be needed for a very long time, but it’s best to be prepared 👍🏻
Hopefully it won’t be needed for a very long time, but it’s best to be prepared 👍🏻
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Made a will today using the excellent Farewill service. It was quick, simple, and not at all morbid.
Hopefully it won’t be needed for a very long time, but it’s best to be prepared 👍🏻
Hopefully it won’t be needed for a very long time, but it’s best to be prepared 👍🏻
Ready to put October behind me. It’s been a horrible month. Bring on November and cosy, wintery vibes.
October 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Ready to put October behind me. It’s been a horrible month. Bring on November and cosy, wintery vibes.
Nick’s love of lasagne is so endearing #CelebrityTraitors
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nick’s love of lasagne is so endearing #CelebrityTraitors
Local pharmacies are awesome.
Walked into mine at 12.45pm to ask if they do private flu jabs. They offered me an appointment at 1.30pm same day.
45 minutes between booking and service - that’s faster than some deliveroos I’ve had!
👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Walked into mine at 12.45pm to ask if they do private flu jabs. They offered me an appointment at 1.30pm same day.
45 minutes between booking and service - that’s faster than some deliveroos I’ve had!
👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
October 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Local pharmacies are awesome.
Walked into mine at 12.45pm to ask if they do private flu jabs. They offered me an appointment at 1.30pm same day.
45 minutes between booking and service - that’s faster than some deliveroos I’ve had!
👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Walked into mine at 12.45pm to ask if they do private flu jabs. They offered me an appointment at 1.30pm same day.
45 minutes between booking and service - that’s faster than some deliveroos I’ve had!
👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Why are so many people texting/tagging me in posts about the Louvre heist? 😅
I am back in the UK now, promise 😉 💎
I am back in the UK now, promise 😉 💎
October 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Why are so many people texting/tagging me in posts about the Louvre heist? 😅
I am back in the UK now, promise 😉 💎
I am back in the UK now, promise 😉 💎
The first cup of tea after getting home from holiday hits differently 🫖
October 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The first cup of tea after getting home from holiday hits differently 🫖
✨ “The surest way to rejuvenate is to believe in wonderful things” ✨
October 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
✨ “The surest way to rejuvenate is to believe in wonderful things” ✨
Just home from a gorgeous 3 day solo trip to Paris ✨ A change of scene was exactly what I needed to process the work stress, the uni acclimatisation stress, and a series of domestic disasters.
I can’t get over how relaxed my face looks in pictures now vs a week ago. Enjoying it while it lasts 😌
I can’t get over how relaxed my face looks in pictures now vs a week ago. Enjoying it while it lasts 😌
October 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Just home from a gorgeous 3 day solo trip to Paris ✨ A change of scene was exactly what I needed to process the work stress, the uni acclimatisation stress, and a series of domestic disasters.
I can’t get over how relaxed my face looks in pictures now vs a week ago. Enjoying it while it lasts 😌
I can’t get over how relaxed my face looks in pictures now vs a week ago. Enjoying it while it lasts 😌
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I don't have any excuse these days but have been glad to sponsor this event when in that world. Show me a volunteer-led event where people come together with open minds about how to do their job better *on a weekend* in any other sector. Kudos to all involved. ❤️
UKGovCamp Birmingham: Join Us!
UKGovCamp is happening on 17 Jan 2026. If you work in gov and haven’t attended, now’s the time!
Leaders in policy, operations, and diversity, please share with your teams, connect with colleagues, and help spread the word! Contact us to get involved.
UKGovCamp is happening on 17 Jan 2026. If you work in gov and haven’t attended, now’s the time!
Leaders in policy, operations, and diversity, please share with your teams, connect with colleagues, and help spread the word! Contact us to get involved.
October 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I don't have any excuse these days but have been glad to sponsor this event when in that world. Show me a volunteer-led event where people come together with open minds about how to do their job better *on a weekend* in any other sector. Kudos to all involved. ❤️
Back home after another fabulous week in London, placing 3rd at the National Finals 🥉
This was my seventh appearance at the RAH, and it never gets old! An honour to step onto this iconic stage once again 🤩
Finished off the weekend with family dinner ❤️
This was my seventh appearance at the RAH, and it never gets old! An honour to step onto this iconic stage once again 🤩
Finished off the weekend with family dinner ❤️
October 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Back home after another fabulous week in London, placing 3rd at the National Finals 🥉
This was my seventh appearance at the RAH, and it never gets old! An honour to step onto this iconic stage once again 🤩
Finished off the weekend with family dinner ❤️
This was my seventh appearance at the RAH, and it never gets old! An honour to step onto this iconic stage once again 🤩
Finished off the weekend with family dinner ❤️
@radiobeartime.com what are you doing in Gloucester? 🐻
October 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
@radiobeartime.com what are you doing in Gloucester? 🐻
Things I’m holding onto this week:
* even on my worst days, I can do some useful things
* I have so much love in my life, and my loved ones have come out strong to bat for me in the past couple of weeks
* I have dragged myself out of low ebbs before and can do it again 💛
#selfcompassion
* even on my worst days, I can do some useful things
* I have so much love in my life, and my loved ones have come out strong to bat for me in the past couple of weeks
* I have dragged myself out of low ebbs before and can do it again 💛
#selfcompassion
October 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Things I’m holding onto this week:
* even on my worst days, I can do some useful things
* I have so much love in my life, and my loved ones have come out strong to bat for me in the past couple of weeks
* I have dragged myself out of low ebbs before and can do it again 💛
#selfcompassion
* even on my worst days, I can do some useful things
* I have so much love in my life, and my loved ones have come out strong to bat for me in the past couple of weeks
* I have dragged myself out of low ebbs before and can do it again 💛
#selfcompassion
One of our lectures last week was on self-compassion, and in that vein I’m trying to be kind to myself as I get back into the day job.
📸 from my post-work grounding walk, enjoying the change of seasons
📸 from my post-work grounding walk, enjoying the change of seasons
October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
One of our lectures last week was on self-compassion, and in that vein I’m trying to be kind to myself as I get back into the day job.
📸 from my post-work grounding walk, enjoying the change of seasons
📸 from my post-work grounding walk, enjoying the change of seasons
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“Select all squares containing J D Salinger books” - CAPTCHA in the Rye.
October 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
“Select all squares containing J D Salinger books” - CAPTCHA in the Rye.
Not me watching the F1 and being triggered by seeing the logos of multiple large US SaaS companies who I no longer work with 👀
October 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Not me watching the F1 and being triggered by seeing the logos of multiple large US SaaS companies who I no longer work with 👀
Another day, another reason to share the ‘it’s ok’ poster 😄
Making things open = not reinventing the wheel
gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/05/25/i...
Making things open = not reinventing the wheel
gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/05/25/i...
It's ok to say what's ok
We're hiring quite a lot of new people at GDS, and that's brilliant because there are so many new brains and new skills and new faces to get to know. It's also difficult. It's difficult for those newc...
gds.blog.gov.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Another day, another reason to share the ‘it’s ok’ poster 😄
Making things open = not reinventing the wheel
gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/05/25/i...
Making things open = not reinventing the wheel
gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/05/25/i...