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For anyone working to end #digitalpoverty, here's how we can help:
✅ #digitalinclusion news round-up
✅ Step-by-step guides
✅ Resources, reports + more
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Visit the Digital Inclusion Toolkit: digitalinclusionkit.org/
Interesting piece by @nesta_uk about the risk that AI-driven parenting apps could widen the gap in early childhood development between poorer children and their peers 👇 #digitaldivide
nesta.org.uk/feature/future-…
Gloucestershire is using bin lorries to map poor mobile coverage hotspots in the county.
The research with @Streetwave5G will help @GlosCC identify digitally excluded communities and take action.
Read more 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxd…
Your weekend reading is sorted📚 A round-up of digital inclusion news, including:
⭐ Grants awarded by the The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund,
⭐ New report by @GoodThingsFdn, with a focus on employability and financial health,
Read more 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digi… @dxw
There's a lot to unpack in the latest Digital Inclusion All Party Parliamentary Group 'State of the Nation' report...
3.7m households with children do not meet the Minimum Digital Living Standard. This is 4 in 10 households with children in the UK today 🤯
But the potential positive impact digital inclusion could have on jobs, housing and skills could total £13.7bn of economic benefit💰
The report is well worth a read 👇
datapovertyappg.co.uk/news/t… #digitalinclusion @dxw
This moving advert shines a light on data poverty in the UK 👇
.@VirginMediaO2's Christmas ad launches today shining a light on UK data poverty & our National Databank. ❄️
The databank is like a foodbank but for mobile data, providing free mobile SIM cards for those unable to get online.
Watch the ad below ⬇️
Three exciting job vacancies ➡️ the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is looking for three Skills and Inclusion Leads: civilservicejobs.service.gov… #digitalinclusion #techjobs @dxw
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📑 Our final #Digitober case study highlights @DigitalWigan's Tablet Lending Library, providing devices & data to eligible residents.
Read how the team worked with @goodthingsfdn to gift device packs to residents, relieving pressure from the service ⬇️
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⭐️Catch up with the latest digital inclusion news for October⭐️
Featuring a state of the nation report, civil service job vacancies, plus news from Greater Manchester👇
digitalinclusionkit.org/digi… #digitalinclusion #Tech4All @dxw
It's been over a decade since the government published a formal Digital Inclusion Strategy!
Chris Bryant, the minister for data protection and telecoms says the new administration will make it a priority.
publictechnology.net/2024/10… #localgov #digitalinclusion @dxw
⭐ In our news roundup:
✅ A gold mine of stats by @GoodThingsFdn,
✅ The Government's approach,
✅ Awards for council initiatives,
✅ Nurses' role in digital inclusion at end of life,
✅ Digital health hubs.
Find out more 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digi… @dxw
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Want to get involved in the UK's biggest digital inclusion campaign?
Become a #GetOnlineWeek Campaign Champion to show your support for changing the lives of people experiencing digital exclusion!
Find out more in our Campaign Champions guide at bit.ly/4evMSML.
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A day in the life of a council Digital Inclusion Coordinator...
Natasha Nelson shares her experience with @NewhamLondon ➡ newham.gov.uk/council/natash… #localgov @dxw
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⭐ Digital inclusion is everyone's responsibility ⭐
"By coming together, we can speak with a unified voice and make positive change happen."
Wise words from Scotland's Digital Inclusion Charter, by @scvotweet 👉 digitalinclusion.scot/charte…
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Nice work @suffolkcc and partners 👏
😀 Free Sim cards for people unable to afford mobile contracts.
📚Distributed by @SuffolkLibrary with support from @suffolkgiving and the @GoodThingsFdn.
Find out more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce80… #localgov @dxw
Never mind the rain ☂ Catch up with the summer's digital inclusion news ☀
Featuring a new report from Parliament, news from Scotland, and more.
Read all about it in our latest roundup 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digi… #localgov #digitalinclusion @dxw
The Scottish Government has launched a new initiative to tackle digital exclusion.🚀
The @scvotweet charter provides organisations with a “framework to action”.
Article by @SofiaVillegas_1 @HolyroodDaily: holyrood.com/news/view,new-s… #localgov
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Passionate about digital inclusion and learning new skills? 🚀 @MyForumCentral is giving you a chance to take over their social media for a day!
Share your mission, story, and impact with their audience. 👇
#DigitalSkills #DigitalInclusion
🎉 We’re inviting YOU to take over Forum Central's social media!🎉
We want to spotlight your mission, your story, and your impact! Every month, we’re offering you the opportunity to take over for a full day!
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