Wondering how to extend your service hours? Not got around to it yet? Either way, read on. We’re offering you some tips from the frontline - practical help for the challenge ahead from those who’ve been there before you.

Here are some ‘Top Tips’ from services across the country, from an NHS Trust to a Museum, who have already been through the experience themselves. These services want to share some of the lessons they learned along the way to help make your journey go smoothly.

Some of the tips are general and apply to many organisations, so it’s worth viewing the tips, even if an organisation similar to yours is not currently featured.

We are still building up our "database" of tips. And we would like to hear from you if you have advice to pass on. We are actively seeking more contributions to add to our site and we plan to update it regularly.

We are also keen to hear any comments you may have on ‘Top Tips’

Please send comments/contributions to:

Neeta Raval,Cabinet Office,Room 3.17, Admiralty Arch, The Mall, London,SW1A 2WH.

email :neeta.raval@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk