Local Government Association responds to Digital Inclusion Action Plan
The Local Government Association has published its response to the government’s Action Plan, calling for “a fundamental shift towards recognising and sustainably investing in local authorities as strategic partners”. The group raised five key points in relation to the plan, which was published earlier this year, from integrating inclusion to ensuring cross-departmental collaboration.
Local Government AssociationDigital Poverty Alliance launches inquiry into digital inclusion and health outcomes
The charity will examine the impacts of digital exclusion on the delivery of health services and its effects on health inequalities. It plans to research effects for both patients and clinicians, drawing out variations between groups, such as from rural and urban communities and those of different ages. A written consultation is open until 30th July, with evidence sessions over summer and early autumn. More at the link below.
Digital Poverty AllianceDigital Poverty Alliance launches the UK Digital Inclusion Awards to recognise meaningful action
The DPA is also launching a new initiative to recognise organisations taking meaningful steps to address digital exclusion over the last year. The awards cover five categories: Raising Awareness, Accessible Services, Device Donation, Digital Skills Development, and Partnerships for Impact. They are open to all new and existing signatories to the DPA's Charter for Digital Inclusion. See the link below to apply.
Digital Poverty AllianceJoin techUK's new Digital Inclusion Working Group
techUK — the UK’s technology trade association – has established a new working group in response to the government's Digital Inclusion Action Plan. The group will guide techUK's digital inclusion work, including its engagement with the government and parliamentarians. Members working, or hoping to work, on digital inclusion can join.
techUKMayor of York and North Yorkshire investing £500,000 in digital hubs
A new programme will support the creation of sustainable digital hubs across York and North Yorkshire, as well as training local digital champions to help get communities online. Funding for the project – delivered by North Yorkshire Council on behalf of the regions’ Combined Authority – is from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
York CVSNew research reveals hidden barriers to digital inclusion across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
A new report, commissioned by Connecting Cambridgeshire, shines a light on real-life experiences of people in the region. Published with the Cambridge Centre for Housing & Planning Research, the study reveals the complexity of digital exclusion, especially for those who feel the internet is “not for them” or who rely on others to navigate the digital world.
Connecting Cambridgeshire
