Building digital skills to end homelessness. Project of @SimonCommScot

Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined October 2018
To date through Our Get Connected model we have supported over 1,200 people to become digitally included. To find out how we did it, read our report at simonscotland.org/partofsoci… #partofsociety
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Yesterday at the Streetreads in Edinburgh we helped Robert sign up for social broadband, and gave Julie her new phone, she was amazed that she could ask the phone questions and it would answer her. She will be back next week for her next lesson #PartOfSociety #LetsTalkDigital
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Last week we released our groundbreaking ‘I Feel Part of Society’ report detailing the transformational impact of digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness. simonscotland.org/2024/04/24… #digitalinclusion #homelessness #charity #scotland #report
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This time last week we released our groundbreaking 'I Feel Part Of Society' report, evidencing how the lives of people experiencing homelessness are being positively changed through #digitalinclusion Find out more at; simonscotland.org/2024/04/24… #partofsociety #homelessness
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We've recorded a series of snapshot podcasts around the release of our 'I Feel Part Of Society' report. In this episode, we speak with Sandy about the realities of rough sleeping in Edinburgh and the difference a digital device has made to him. open.spotify.com/episode/0mM…
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Many people who have experience of homelessness, do not have access to the digital world. We have evaluated what happens when we connect them in a groundbreaking new report. Find out more at - simonscotland.org/2024/04/24… #partofsociety #homelessness
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In case you missed it yesterday, we launched our 'I Feel Part Of Society' report. We believe this to be the largest gathering of evidence about the importance of digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness. Find out more at - simonscotland.org/2024/04/24… #partofsociety
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Really proud and grateful to see our 'I Feel Part of Society' report published today. Huge thanks to everyone who has contributred to the project connecting 500 people experiencing homelessness to the digital world. #Transformational #PartOfSociety #GetConnected
We are absolutely delighted to release our groundbreaking ‘I Feel Part of Society’ report detailing the transformational impact of digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness. simonscotland.org/2024/04/24… #digitalinclusion #homelessness #charity #scotland #report
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The title of our new groundbreaking report on #digitalinclusion came from someone we support. When asked about what they had got out of our Get Connected programme, they replied; "I feel part of society." Find out more at; simonscotland.org/2024/04/24… #partofsociety #homeless
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Please check out this smashing report. It's beautifully designed, innovative, and human to its core. It documents the journey @SimonCommScot have been on to help hundreds of people out of digital exclusion. It's literally life-changing.
‘I hope for the day that digital exclusion for people experiencing homelessness is a thing of the past’ Lorraine McGrath, CEO We know the difference that #digitalinclusion can make and we're proud to present evidence in this new groundbreaking report; simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
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Amazing digital inclusion work from @SimonCommScot on their #GetConnected programme. The #PartOfSociety report highlights digital inclusion as a gateway to wider inclusion. Check out the full report ➡️ buff.ly/3Wkr0yd
We are absolutely delighted to release our groundbreaking ‘I Feel Part of Society’ report detailing the transformational impact of digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness. simonscotland.org/2024/04/24… #digitalinclusion #homelessness #charity #scotland #report
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This has been a remarkable achievement by our digital team. The impact on people's lives and experiences has been extraordinary Really proud of the team and the contents of the report #PARTOFSOCIETY
The title of our new groundbreaking report on #digitalinclusion came from someone we support. When asked about what they had got out of our Get Connected programme, they replied; "I feel part of society." Find out more at; simonscotland.org/2024/04/24… #partofsociety #homeless
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The stories from people who have been supported through this project really highlight its impact - 'I feel I can do anything now' Devices, access to internet & online training can be so transformative. A fabulous report from an inspiring Digital Team 👏
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BIG NEWS COMING SOON from our @GetDigitalScot programme - watch this space! #homelessness #digitalinclusion #scotland
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Every Thursday Let's Talk Digital is at the Streetreads library in Edinburgh, a welcoming and warm space. We will be on hand to support anyone with their digital queries, pop in and see us from 2pm to 5pm at Streetreads, 25 Nicolson Sq, EH8 9BX #letstalkdigital @SimonCommScot
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Every Thursday Let's Talk Digital is at the Streetreads Library, a welcoming and relaxing space, we will be on hand to support people with any digital queries they may have, Come along and see us from 2pm to 4pm. Streetreads, 25 Nicolson Sq, Edinburgh EH8 9BX #letstalkdigital
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