Digital Inclusion Toolkit
@diginclusionkit.bsky.social
Digital inclusion advice for councils, by councils. Powered by 100%DigitalLeeds and @TechResort. Previously funded by UK Gov
News roundup 👇 ✅ New project scaling device re-use in communities ✅ New report on digital access among older people ✅ Launch of digital access tool for Hull and East Yorkshire ✅ Winners of the 2026 Digital Inclusion Awards announced 🎉 Read more 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... @dxw.com
Digital Inclusion News - September 2026 - Digital Inclusion Toolkit
Winners of the 2026 Digital Inclusion Awards announced, plus a new project to support tech re-use.
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Locked out from connection. 🔒 No device or data means no group chats, no video calls, and no easy way to check in on friends and family. How have you noticed digital exclusion affecting people in your own community? Reply below👇
Congratulations to the five winners of 2026 Digital Inclusion Awards 🥳 digitalpovertyalliance.org/news-updates...
Meet the 2026 UK Digital Inclusion Award Winners – Digital Poverty Alliance
Five organisations took home a UK Digital Inclusion Award at this year’s End Digital Poverty Gala, each recognised for work linked to one of the five commitment
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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
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News roundup 👇 ✅ New report on building digital participation. ✅ @citizensadvice.bsky.social shares lessons from the frontline of digital support. ✅ Shortlist for the 2026 Digital Inclusion Awards announced. Read more 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... @dxw.com
Digital Inclusion News - August 2026 - Digital Inclusion Toolkit
Shortlist for 2026 Digital Inclusion Awards announced. Plus lessons from frontline digital support workers.
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Without digital support, many people will struggle to engage with essential services. Together, we're calling on the UK Government to invest in long-term, sustainable funding for local digital inclusion. 📖 What works: Lessons from the frontline of digital support & advice services shorturl.at/86HYA
What works: Lessons from the frontline of digital support & advice services
Between 14 and 22 million people in the UK face one or more barriers to digital services. This report summarises 5 key things we’ve learned about providing effective digital support.
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Congratulations to the fifteen organisations shortlisted for the 2026 Digital Inclusion Awards 🎉 See the full list by Digital Poverty Alliance 👉 digitalpovertyalliance.org/uncategorize... #digitalinclusion #awards @dxw.com
DPA announces shortlist for the 2026 Digital Inclusion Awards – Digital Poverty Alliance
Fifteen organisations have been shortlisted for the 2026 Digital Inclusion Awards, recognising signatories to the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA)’s Charter
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News roundup 👇 ✅ Government annual survey on science and tech. ✅ Public tenders can support digital inclusion projects. ✅ Lack of laptop access harms children’s futures. ✅ Digital Nation infographic. ✅ Cornwall Council’s strategy. Read more 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... @dxw.com
Digital Inclusion News - July 2026 - Digital Inclusion Toolkit
New national survey on digital access, government tech services, and AI. Plus a guide to public tenders and digital inclusion.
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🤖 How is AI shaping education and everyday life? In our latest Spotlight, Charles Hague from Genio joins Deb Hetherington to explore AI’s real-world impact and why Leeds stands out as a tech hub. 🎥 Watch the interview: youtu.be/fA1BLCU8I9M
Our Digital Nation data revealed a stark reality: ONLY 1 in 3 UK adults are comfortably online. Explore the full data and download our free resource pack here: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/research-and-evidence/research-2024/digital-nation #DigitalNation2026
⭐ Let’s Get Digital Durham ⭐ A digital inclusion initiative delivered with the UK Home Office and Digital Unite, equipping volunteers and orgs with the skills to improve digital access and confidence across County Durham. Find out how 👉 www.capgemini.com/news/client-... @dxw.com
Inspiring digital inclusion with Let’s Get Digital Durham
A community‑driven digital inclusion initiative delivered with the Home Office and Digital Unite, equipping volunteers and organizations with the skills to improve digital access and confidence across...
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Summer holidays without data can make keeping kids entertained twice as hard. A free SIM helped Vaishnavi connect with her community and find events for her children. ☀️ See how our National Databank bridges the digital divide: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-databank.html
✅ New digi skills toolkit for councils ✅ UK set to transition to internet-based TV ✅ Digi barriers faced by families raising disabled or seriously ill children ✅ New Digital Poverty Alliance plan Read more 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... #localgov #digitalinclusion @dxw.com
Digital Inclusion News - June 2026 - Digital Inclusion Toolkit
Government consultation on switch to internet-based TV, and new report on barriers faced by families raising disabled or seriously ill children.
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Is your Council ensuring all residents can participate digitally? Funded by the UK Department for Science, Technology and Innovation, our new toolkit helps local authorities make digital inclusion a core service. Find the toolkit on our website!
Digital access is as "essential as electricity or running water" says Cornwall Council leader councillor Leigh Frost. Cornwall Council has launched a new strategy to tackle a digital divide in the region by 2030 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @dxw.com #localgov #localdigital
Strategy launched to tackle 'digital divide' in Cornwall by 2030
Cornwall Council wants each resident to have access to the internet and support using it.
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To participate in a sport, you first have to get online. But for many, digital barriers stand in the way of getting active. We partnered with Sport England to research these barriers and how to combat them. 📝 Read the report: bit.ly/4wgmksK
If you’re not measuring digital access, skills & confidence, you’re missing a critical insight into your audience. Strengthen your data & impact and add our Indicators of Digital Inclusion to your surveys: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-research/indicators-of-digital-inclusion
Today is the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities. Learn more about how the CCBC promotes accessible reading formats: https://bookcentre.ca/pages/accessible-books
Accessible Books
All kids should be able to find and read books they love. But not all kids can read all books because they might have a print or perceptual disability. Accessible books allow all young readers to access books in the way that works best for them. Accessible books come in many forms, including print and electronic bra
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Funding roundup 📢 £500–£2.5k for rural community projects | up to £3k tackling poverty & isolation | £500–£3k learner grants | £1.5k study bursary | up to £5k for digital inclusion & biodiversity projects Plus key deadlines Full details 👉 tinyurl.com/mr4343ve #GrantTracker
Funding for new ‘tech rescue’ hubs. Plus is the digital NHS leaving people behind? Read the latest news roundup 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... #digitalinclusion #localgov @dxw.com
Digital Inclusion News - May 2026 - Digital Inclusion Toolkit
Funding for new ‘tech rescue’ hubs. Plus is the digital NHS leaving people behind?
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Essex County Council secured £375k from the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund. Their project delivered digital skills programmes while developing a national methodology for measuring the benefits of digital inclusion. Read more 👉 www.essex.gov.uk/about-counci... @dxw.com #localgov
Digital Inclusion Matters | Essex County Council
Digital Essex, alongside Impact Advantage, was delighted to host the Digital Inclusion Matters event at BT’s conference centre in Birmingham on Monday 20 April.
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Digital inclusion touches every aspect of life including access to sport and physical activity ⚽️🎾🏓 Check out the new research by Sport England and Good Things Foundation 👉 www.sportengland.org/blogs/reduci... @dxw.com #digitalinclusion #digitaldivide #digitalsports
Reducing digital barriers to being active | Sport England
The research and evaluation manager at Good Things Foundation shares the results of their partnership with Sport England to understand and tackle digital barriers for people to access sport and physic...
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In our news roundup.. ✅ UK elections and digi inclusion ✅ How ready are we for the NHS App? ✅ Digi exclusion varies across integrated care boards in England ✅ Sunderland City Council update ✅ 100% Digital Leeds Read all about it 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... @dxw.com #localgov
Digital Inclusion News - April 2026 - Digital Inclusion Toolkit
Calls for election commitments, and new mapping of digital exclusion in NHS regions across England.
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“To make digital inclusion truly work, our findings point to three truths…’’ People need: 🕐 time 🤝 holistic support 🌱 systems that help them learn at their own speed Read more in our impact review and evolved strategy at: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/about/our-strategy
"They feel worth something"🫂 Sara co-founded Ealing Sanctuary Hub 4 years ago, and has been working since then to create digital inclusion for sanctuary seekers in West London. We are so proud to highlight change-makers like Sara, in partnership with @LOTI_LND 🌟
Imagine a future where tech doesn't leave anyone behind 💛 Digital is just one option 💙 Digital is affordable 💛 Digital is accessible 💙 Digital skills are widespread 💛 Digital society is safe and inclusive A motivating read 👉 charitydigital.org.uk/topics/what-... @dxw.com #TechForGood
What does a digitally inclusive future look like?
We envision a future where everyone can thrive – with or without digital technology
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💙 It starts with a little support… A volunteer sitting beside someone, guiding them step by step… Our volunteers are helping turn “I can’t” into “I can” every day. #DigitalInclusion @lbfew.bsky.social
‘Digital carers’ should be recognised as essential infrastructure for the digital nation, argues Sue Lacey Bryant 👇 #digitalcarer @dxw.com www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-yo...
“Who will be your digital carer?” Turns out it's a Big Question!
Fresh from a visit to the House of Lords yesterday to highlight issues related to the role of Digital Carers, I’ll be interested to know your opinions on the issues this question raises. Truth be told...
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AI shouldn't leave anyone behind. Google is providing £1.1m to Good Things to equip 11k+ UK workers with AI skills through community support from National Digital Inclusion Network hubs. https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/our-news/our-news-2026/ai-skills-future-of-work-with-google
The government’s ambition for the NHS App to become the universal front door to the NHS by 2028 can only be met if digital inclusion is prioritised as a core enabler. New report from from the NHS Confederation 👉 www.nhsconfed.org/publications... #nhsdigital #digitalnhs @dxw.com
Assessing digital inclusion in the NHS
Our digital exclusion index is designed to help ICBs understand the context of their neighbourhoods when commissioning healthcare services.
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