Moving from exclusion to inclusion in digital health and care
This King's Fund report asks: what is digital exclusion, who is commonly assumed to be excluded, and what can be done to tackle it? They highlight learnings from workshops run with health and care service providers who have successfully tried and tested new approaches to increase digital inclusion.
King's FundFree helpline for tech assistance and advice
Vodafone and social impact organisation We Are Digital are offering a free helpline. Trained advisors can assist with skills such as setting up a phone or tablet, connecting to the internet, using online banking and money-saving tools, or communicating with friends and family via email and messaging apps.
VodafoneGovernment should create Digital Inclusion Unit, says British Academy
The British Academy has published a new briefing urging the government to launch a ‘Digital Inclusion Unit’. The new Department of Science, Innovation and Technology should bring together data and expertise from local authorities, government departments, agencies and regulators, and coordinate on policy and best practice, it says.
British Academy100% Digital Leeds Annual Report
Find out more about 100% Digital Leeds in their Annual Report. Last year, tens of thousands of people were supported by organisations who worked with the group. The report includes examples of the impact from collaborations with partners across all sectors.
100% Digital LeedsSocial Impact Report from Greater Manchester Combined Authority
This first annual report summarises work in Greater Manchester to fix the digital divide. It explores the importance of collaboration. It finds that the work has been a catalyst for multiple programmes and initiatives to help tackle digital exclusion across the region.
Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityNew learning platform to boost digital skills
Sandwell Council is creating a learning platform for local residents to boost digital skills. The platform will cover digital learning, emerging technologies and life skills. It is created in partnership with digital services and consulting company Infosys.
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