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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 10d

To mark End Digital Poverty Day, Digital Poverty Alliance CEO Elizabeth Anderson argues digital inclusion takes more than handing out phones.

Why it takes more than a smartphone to create digital inclusion

www.bigissue.com

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Pritesh Mistry @mustbemistry.bsky.social · 5d

This week we had the announcement of a new hospital for the NHS, one entirely online…So what is NHS Online, what are the potential technical and social pitfalls & can we overcome challenges like digital exclusion?
I explore these in my new article!
priteshmistry.ghost.io/grounding-th...

Grounding the Virtual Hospital Revolution in Reality

A big announcement of a virtual hospital sounds great and could really benefit people but how can we make it a reality?

priteshmistry.ghost.io

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Good Things Foundation @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social · 21d

Our founder and CEO, Helen Milner OBE, has announced her retirement in Spring 2026.

She says: “Good Things is a wonderful organisation with a clear mission and strategy, full of dedicated people. 2026 is a good time to pass the leadership into new hands”. Read more: bit.ly/3I0tj4L.

Good Things Foundation’s founder and CEO, Helen Milner to retire | Good Things Foundation

Helen Milner OBE, founder and Chief Executive of Good Things Foundation, has announced her retirement in Spring 2026, after 15 years of dedicated service.

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · 14d

This free digi inclusion booklet will be distributed in libraries and community venues in Liverpool 😍

It covers a wide range of topics including how to apply for jobs, manage money, avoid scams, and spot misinformation 👉 api.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/wp-content/u... #localgov @dxw.com

Liverpool gets digital inclusion guide | UKAuthority

www.ukauthority.com

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · 14d

The Liverpool City Region Digital Inclusion Network has launched a new booklet called 'Helping You Online' 📗

Read more about the project in this news article by Mark Chillingworth for UKAuthority 👉 www.ukauthority.com/articles/liv... @dxw.com #digitalinclusion

Liverpool gets digital inclusion guide | UKAuthority

www.ukauthority.com

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 20d

To mark End Digital Poverty Day, Digital Poverty Alliance CEO Elizabeth Anderson argues digital inclusion takes more than handing out phones.

Why it takes more than a smartphone to create digital inclusion

www.bigissue.com

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · 22d

Is this the best report title?

“Error 404: Digital inclusion still not found”

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations warns that 'urgent’ action is needed to prevent Scotland from falling behind.

Read more 👉 futurescot.com/scotland-fal... @dxw.com #digitalinclusion

Scotland falling behind on digital inclusion, warns national body for the voluntary sector | FutureScot

Scotland falling behind on digital inclusion risking people shut out of services, warns national body for the voluntary sector

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · 28d

The myth that refugees and asylum seekers are given phones or iPads by the government regularly circles the internet. Whilst these claims are entirely false, digitally including refugees is the right thing to do.

Writes Isaac Costley for @bigissue.com 👉 www.bigissue.com/opinion/refu... @dxw.com

Refugees aren't given iPads – here's why they should be

Up to 50% of refugees in the UK are to some extent digitally excluded. It means they can't integrate or get on with life.

www.bigissue.com

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dxw @dxw.com · Aug 27

📢 The full programme for Leeds Digital Festival 2025 is now live! We’re pleased to be participating with a virtual session hosted by Service Design Principal Marianne, ‘The Space Around the Thing: Delivering impactful digital health services’ tr.ee/64iZWzEq0V

The Space Around the Thing - Leeds Digital Festival

The invisible work that goes into delivering impactful digital health services The latest spending review reiterated the Government’s focus on improving health outcomes nationally. Key strategies to s...

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Aug 20

💰 New £9.5 million government fund 💰

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is directed at local organisations to help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards. 🚀

Read the government's press release 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n... #charityfunding @dxw.com

Local councils and charities urged to help more people get online with £9.5 million government fund

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards, as part of the Plan for Change.

www.gov.uk

Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Aug 12

Congratulations to Cambridge Online 🎉

Flying the flag for digital inclusion in Peterborough, in collaboration with CityFibre👇

www.thefastmode.com/technology-s... #digitalpoverty #techforgood #cambridgeshire @dxw.com

CityFibre Awards £40,000 to Cambridge Online for Digital Inclusion Charity

CityFibre £40,000 Boost Supports Digital Inclusion in Cambridgeshire

www.thefastmode.com

Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Aug 7

Digital inclusion gets a boost in Stoke-on-Trent 👇 #localgov @dxw.com

www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article...

Thousands of residents benefit from digital inclusion thanks to council’s £800,000 UKSPF funding | Stoke-on-Trent

Thousands of residents benefit from digital inclusion thanks to council’s £800,000 UKSPF funding - wavemaker, digital divide, charity, UKSPF, funding, education, work

www.stoke.gov.uk

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ClearCommunityWeb @clearcommunityweb.bsky.social · Jul 27

Presenting our approach to supporting Digital Champions for the Get Online London Meet Up
shorturl.at/RrZ8v

@goodthingsfdn.bsky.social @diginclusionkit.bsky.social
#DigitalInclusion #GetOnlineLondon #Volunteers #DigitalChampions

Computers set up ready to do a Zoom presentation

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Aug 4

Interesting read, thanks for sharing

Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Aug 2

Is online hate a growing concern for your team?

Some useful tips and resources here for anyone managing an online presence 👇

charitydigital.org.uk/topics/what-... @dxw.com

What is online hate and how can you combat it?

We explore the rise of misinformation and disinformation, examine forms of regulation and self-regulation around hate speech, and provide simple steps to help you combat online hate

charitydigital.org.uk

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jul 15

A smartphone can transform lives. Our giffgaff partnership is giving Big Issue vendors digital access, skills and confidence to take cashless payments and escape poverty.

What happens when Big Issue vendors get smartphone access? Lives transform

www.bigissue.com

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Jul 22

Highlights of this month's digital inclusion news in our latest roundup 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... #localgov @dxw.com

Digital Inclusion News - July 2025 - Digital Inclusion Toolkit

Webinar next week on applying to the government’s Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund.

digitalinclusionkit.org

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Jul 17

A report by @prtuk.bsky.social looks at digitisation in prisons, with progress in:

Family contact
Self-services
Health + wellbeing
Education
Resettlement

And areas falling short e.g. lack of internet access in the weeks before release 👉 prisonreformtrust.org.uk/publication/... @dxw.com

Update and Restart | Prison Reform Trust

This report highlights the growing digital culture in prisons and provides practical recommendations for further development.

prisonreformtrust.org.uk

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Richard Pope @richardpope.org · Jul 11

For all the talk of digital and growth, there's been surprising little on creating a digital economy. Here's a few ideas for starters: www.nesta.org.uk/feature/digi...

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Jul 11

At London Tech Week the government announced £6 million new digital inclusion funding #LTW #localgov @dxw.com www.gov.uk/government/s...

Sir Chris Bryant speech at London Tech Week 2025

Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at London Tech Week on Wednesday 11 June 2025.

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Jul 1

Catch up with the digital inclusion news headlines in our latest roundup:

digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... #localgov #digitaldivide @dxw.com

Digital Inclusion News - June 2025 - Digital Inclusion Toolkit

£6 million in government funding announced, plus new charter for businesses and organisations and pledge reuse.

digitalinclusionkit.org

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Jun 27

The Power Up! digital inclusion programme powers on for another year, supporting residents across the Epping Forest district 👇

www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/digital-incl... @dxw.com #localgov

Digital inclusion programme secures another year of funding - Epping Forest District Council

Funding has been secured to continue the Power Up! digital inclusion programme for another year, supporting residents across the Epping Forest district.

www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · Jun 19

📱From fragmented childcare apps to clunky school platforms, digital public services are still falling short—especially for families.

In a new essay series for Nesta, @richardpope.org explores why delivering on the UK’s opportunity mission means more than patching broken systems: bit.ly/4jUVA9y

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Jun 12

Tip for project managers building Digital Champions Networks:

Use the free guide by Digital Unite before you get started to save a lot of work 🙂

www.digitalunite.com/news-and-vie... @dxw.com

Project Planning Toolkit | Digital Unite

Want to plan a Digital Champions Project? Our new free toolkit will show you how!

www.digitalunite.com

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Digital Inclusion Toolkit @diginclusionkit.bsky.social · Jun 5

The difference a laptop can make 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #digitaldivide @dxw.com

Digital divide: Gloucestershire woman given laptop amid fears of loneliness

ITSA Digital Trust hopes to

www.bbc.co.uk

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