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In our Digital Futures For Good series, Helen Milner explores the intersections of poverty, social security & #DigitalInclusion with Emma Revie, CEO The Trussell Trust.
A lack of internet access holds deeper repercussions than you might think.
Read more: bit.ly/3wMwaIH
Coming up on Digital Futures For Good👇
Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayor Andy Burnham & Helen Milner discuss the impact of Manchester’s digital policies, the future of devolution & how cross-cutting digital strategies can enhance policy success.
Register now! bit.ly/4bv1D16
#DigitalExclusion is back in the Commons. MPs incl @Gen_Kitchen_MP ask about boosting connectivity for low-income households.
Only 3% of eligible households use broadband social tariffs.🚨
Vulnerable customers need a better deal. Cut VAT on social tariffs to pass savings on.
We need leadership, now.
We call for sustained, joined-up leadership - setting a strategic pathway to digital inclusion for the country.
Read Dr Emma Stone's message to the Digital Inclusion APPG Digital Inclusion APPG outlining 5 key areas of action:
goodthingsfoundation.org/what-we-do/new…
Last chance to book! Digital Futures For Good featuring Emma Revie of The Trussell Trust.
🗓️ TOMORROW: Wed 22 May 1-2pm
We'll be joined by an expert panel for a first look at this incredible interview.
👏 Don't miss out!
eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-futu…
We've announced the winners of this year’s #TimeAfterTime fund.
Partnering with Hubbub, we’re funding 8 innovative projects that will tackle #ewaste & support #digitalinclusion
The winners were chosen by our panel: George Clarke Hubbub, Material Focus Good Things Foundation
⭐ Welcome to the National Digital Inclusion Network! ⭐️
Some new members: digitalunite, Jobs 22, The ALLIANCE, Dundee Libraries, Services for Young People, FareShare Cymru, Centrepoint, BecoME United, theKenilworthCentre, NorthWestTraining, Bristol Libraries, VIVID, Norfolk County Council
Our partnership with Virgin Money is building bridges to the digital future by boosting internet access for all through the National Databank.
In this latest milestone, we've teamed up and joined forces with CashAccessUK. Read more: anguscountyworld.co.uk/news/people/an…
Don't miss out! We're excited to be joined by Emma Revie of The Trussell Trust for our next episode of Digital Futures For Good.
Covering how we both work with community partners to deliver vital services to those in need.
🗓️ Book today:
Wed 22 May 1-2pm
eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-futu…
🎙️ Today we're joined by @GoodThingsfdn & Vodafone UK as Helen Milner sits down with @mayorofgm to discuss what change is required to #FixTheDigitalDivide for an upcoming episode of the 'Digital Futures For Good' conversation series
➡️ orlo.uk/OzCJ1
Digitisation is transforming services from the GP to food - isolating those offline whilst impacting online users' mental health.
Our Evidence & Engagement Director warns The Telegraph against excluding the less digitally literate or tech-savvy.
Read more: telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/0…
Brilliant tips and resources from AbilityNet to bring digital accessibility to the attention of your organisation 🔽
3.1m emergency food parcels were given out last year by The Trussell Trust, with a 57% increase to families.
More & more people are needing support to get essentials, including nearly half of families that also don't meet the minimum digital living standard.
It's time to act.🤝
What do people need to know to engage with AI confidently & safely?
Our Introduction to AI short video is the first in a new content series that's helping beginners improve their AI literacy, supported by AccentureUK.
Mary Booth shares more: bit.ly/3QGOdH2
We're tackling digital exclusion in London! 👏
Through #GetOnlineLondon , an initiative with London Office of Technology and Innovation, we're supporting people in need in London to get online through free mobile data, devices, and digital skills training.
Learn more & get involved👇
bit.ly/3ZDPDnw
We're at #AllDigitalWeeks launch event in Belgium meeting the like-minded members enhancing the digital skills of all Europeans, so they can face digital transformation with confidence.
Later, we're hosting our All Digital Weeks event for National Digital Inclusion Network - hope to see you there!
AI is the next tech evolution. We want to help everyone navigate it confidently & safely.
To achieve this we're being supported by AccentureUK, and our new video is the perfect starting point for AI beginners!
View the trailer below & free video here:
bit.ly/3UTQTUg