Case Study: Carers Resource
The Information Team at Carers Resource feedback on an impactful collaboration with the Digital Poverty Alliance and Computer Recyclers UK.
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Digital Inclusion
How we can help communities thrive by boosting digital inclusion
We need to end digital poverty and equip more people with the tools and skills they need to not just survive, but thrive, online. Here’s how.
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Tech4Teachers scheme demonstrates need for digital support for teachers
The Tech4Teachers whitepaper has been released today, outlining the scheme which aims to reduce digital poverty for under resourced teachers.
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Millions of vulnerable citizens will suffer as all landlines become digital by December 2025
Due to lack of communication around the switchover, vulnerable individuals lack resources/knowledge about transition to a digital landline.
Response: Ofcom’s Media Literacy by Design Consultation
Our response to Ofcom’s survey emphasises the need for platforms to take an active role in educating and protecting users from online dangers
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A road map for advancing digital inclusion for your students, staff and community
A multi-departmental and collaborative approach to digital skills training has helped tackle digital exclusion at Staffordshire University.
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Closing community pharmacies in towns like Weston-super-Mare is exposing the very real risk to health and well-being when on the wrong side of the digital divide
Digital by default, especially when driven by financial efficiencies rather than community health has its casualties.
Up to 19 million face digital poverty, Deloitte & Digital Poverty Alliance report reveals
Up to 19 million people over the age of 16 are currently experiencing some form of digital poverty revealed a report by Deloitte for the DPA.
Two years on
Within the past year, we have seen huge progress in our work and how we can best support the digital inclusion sector. Read the report!
How much do you know about the digital voice switchover?
For those less involved in the digital world, news of the ‘digital switchover’ may not have reached you. So, what is the digital switchover?
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Digital Poverty Alliance deliver devices to digitally deprived families across the UK through Tech4Families scheme
We launched Tech4Families phase two in Great Yarmouth and Lincolnshire Coast, hosting events where we presented local families with laptops.
Broadband affordability: How cost is contributing to digital exclusion among older people
Older people facing financial hardship are worried about the cost of broadband, and the steps they’re forced to take to manage their bills.