

Older people excluded from essential services - The Digital Divide. Community Clicks
Older adults without digital skills are often excluded from essential services. Healthcare providers, councils, banks and utility companies now priorities online platforms for bookings, payments, and support. this leaves many unable to book GP appointments, manage benefits, renew prescriptions, or access housing services- putting them at clear disadvantages. The result? increased risk of unmet needs, dependency, and widening inequality. Read on at https://communityclicks.org.


Happy Guy Fawkes night
Hope everyone stays safe during the festivities. Happy Guy Fawkes night.


Inclusive innovation: unlocking the potential of tech for accessibility - Tech UK June 2025
The Royal Society have published a new report exploring the potential of digital assistance technology to support independent, fulfilled lives for people with disabilities. Tech UK has long been committed to driving inclusion and ensuring the benefits of a tech-enabled world can be realised by all. Digital inclusion is not just about equipping people with the skills and support they need to use technology effectively; it is also about using and developing technology to create


Digital Inclusion, exclusion and participation.
This report today is still very relevant to digital support projects operating across the uk. The internet and digital technology is very much at the heart now of how public, economic and social life functions. It has transformed how we work, communicate, consume, learn, entertain and access information and public services. And while it's become integral to all aspects of life, the spread of access and use is uneven and many people remain digitally excluded (OIS,2013;selwyn20


Our Drop-in is not just about smart phones, tablets, iPads, laptops, it's about connecting your local community face to face.
Our inclusive digital hub is more then simply offering a safe and secure environment for people to access the internet, it also acts a catalyst for fostering community ties that can lead to meaningful relationships both online and in person. To support this, we launched an engaging learning module inspired by the basics of journalism, enabling members to share details of community events, personal stories, articles, and features, while also advancing their digital skills. Thi


What is digital support all about:
The move towards a digital society presents significant obstacles for older adults and disabled people, many of whom find it difficult to...


Accessible Digital in North Tyneside.
Three of our volunteer Online Chums Our website and blog are built upon the values of social capital, drawing on community development...










































