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The latest news, thoughts and stories from the experts on all things digital inclusion, technology for social good, community delivery and learning, and so much more!
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The National Device Bank: Changing lives one device at a time
The National Device Bank is up and running and we're already seeing the social impact.
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Five ways digital exclusion affects people
Natasha Bright-Wray, Associate Director of Communications, Campaigns and Advocacy, reveals five alarming realities faced by those who are digitally excluded in the UK.
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Community action is transformative: Hubs engage with their MPs on digital inclusion
At the forefront of activism are UK digital inclusion hubs, which make up our National Digital Inclusion Network. These hubs not only deliver essential digital inclusion products and services – data, devices, and skills – but have recently written or met with their local Members of Parliament (MPs).
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Broadband provision in remote and hard-to-reach areas
Vivian Gounari writes on the need for attention on digital inclusion which is holistic and has the most vulnerable in mind, focusing on underlooked, remote areas.
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Sustainability is everyone’s job: From the panel at Reset Connect 2023
Our Partnerships and Fundraising Manager, Natasha Early, writes on the panel discussion at Reset Connect 2023 on sustainability and reusing devices to reduce e-waste.
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Understanding experiences of doing more online: a new survey from Good Things Foundation
Our Research & Evaluation Manager, Jo Reynolds, writes a short blog on the significance and value of the experiences of Learn My Way users and how we can use those experiences to improve the services we provide.
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People in the UK calling for action on digital exclusion
We’re advocating that the current and any future Government prioritise digital exclusion. New polling data shows that people in the UK are supportive, and are calling for action. A blog by Helen Milner.
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Low-income families can stay connected over summer with free mobile data from the National Databank
New research reveals low-income Brits are worried about affording mobile data to keep their children online over the school holidays, the National Databank is here to help.
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Good Things, partners, supporters and hubs gather to celebrate our work towards fixing the digital divide
We hosted our Fix The Digital Divide event to commemorate what we’ve achieved since launching our strategy. With the ambition to grow and support 5,000 Digital Inclusion Hubs and engage 1 million people to help them benefit from the digital world by 2025, we are already making great strides for digital inclusion.
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Practical ways we can make online GP access more inclusive
Dr Emma Stone reflects on our new top tips guide with NHS England’s Primary Care Transformation team - co-produced with the support of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance.
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UKCRF Digital Skills Pathway at Digital Leaders 2023
Following the release of the Digital Skills Pathway evaluation reports, Good Things' Katie Heard and Michelle Lofthouse spoke at Digital Leaders Week 2023 and shared insights from the pilot projects.
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Refurbished device and data keeps Samuel connected
Access to free devices, data, and digital skills learning has helped Samuel get connected and become a volunteer at Skills Enterprise.