UK elections: Groups call for commitment on digital inclusion
Three major digital inclusion groups – Cwmpas, the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations, and Good Things Foundation – have published a new manifesto, setting out commitments they want to see from candidates as we approach elections across the UK. The manifesto calls for decision-makers to treat digital inclusion as public infrastructure, and invest in locally delivered support. It is part of the groups’ new cross-border collaboration.
CwmpasHow ready are we for the NHS App?
A new report from the NHS Alliance asks: how ready are we for wider reliance on the NHS App? It outlines barriers to the government's 2028 target, for the app to become health care's universal front door. By focusing on geographical variation, it also helps integrated care boards understand local context when commissioning care.
NHS AllianceDigital exclusion index: How digital exclusion varies across integrated care boards in England
As part of the report (above), the NHS Confederation has created a digital exclusion index – mapping types and rates of digital exclusion across England. This handy map gives an overall assessment for each region, as well as a breakdown by contributing factors like practical access to the app and demographic contributors.
NHS ConfederationSunderland City Council launches digital inclusion strategy
Sunderlands’ new strategy aims to ensure that every resident can access and benefit from digital technology by 2035. It outlines actions to tackle key issues like access and skills. Examples include launching annual campaigns promoting discounted broadband to low-income households, and delivering digital training to residents with chronic conditions.
Sunderland City Council100% Digital Leeds annual report
100% Digital Leeds - a collaboration between Leeds council and its NHS integrated care board - published its annual report this month. It features a small selection of the team’s work, including research into the use of arts and culture within digital inclusion programmes, and distributing over 1,000 smartphones.
100% Digital Leeds
