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diginclusionkit.bsky.social
Digital inclusion advice for councils, by councils. Powered by 100%DigitalLeeds and @TechResort. Previously funded by UK Gov
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Big news this week as Government releases a new Digital Inclusion Action Plan, with “urgent actions to begin fixing” the digital divide. Read more 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... @dxw.com

Donating a phone or laptop to us doesn't only give a household on a low income and essential device, it also gives our students work experience and we get rid of the waste safely and legally!

Gearing up for a spring clear out? Laptops and phones can be donated to @techresort.bsky.social techresort.org/projects/dev...

Now we’re more than 6 weeks into 2025… do you think it’ll be a good year for digital inclusion in the UK?

Three great job vacancies here 👇 www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

January was a busy month for digital inclusion news. Did we miss anything? digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... @dxw.com

“There is a risk that AI-driven parenting apps could widen the gap in early childhood development between poorer children and their peers”

Another example of bin lorries being used to map mobile coverage and boost digital inclusion 👏 Gloucestershire County Council is taking part in the UK's largest mobile connectivity survey👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Happy holidays everyone, wishing you a restful break and we look forward to progressing digital inclusion together next year 👋

Your weekend reading is sorted 📚 A round-up of digital inclusion news, including: ⭐ Grants awarded by the The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund, ⭐ New report by Good Things Foundation, ⭐ Innovation by Southwark Council... and more. The round-up 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... @dxw.com

Argyll and Bute Council will map connectivity to help boost digital inclusion... using council bin lorries! 🚚 A neat research project👇 www.publictechnology.net/2024/11/20/c... @dxw.bsky.social

The potential positive impact digital inclusion could have on jobs, housing and skills could total £13.7bn of economic benefit. 💰📈

3.7m households with children do not meet the Minimum Digital Living Standard. This is 4 in 10 households with children in the UK today 🤯

There's a lot to unpack in the latest Digital Inclusion All Party Parliamentary Group State of the Nation Report. It’s well worth a read 👉 www.datapovertyappg.co.uk/news/the-dig... @dxw.bsky.social

We’ve created a LocalGov Drupal starter pack for those new to Bluesky. You’ll find founders, suppliers, project leads, central and other key accounts like: @willguv.bsky.social @marloleroi.bsky.social @diginclusionkit.bsky.social @andybroomfield.com and obviously @localgovdrupal.bsky.social

This moving Christmas advert shines a light on data poverty in the UK. Anyone in need can ask for the National Databank at their local O2 store. #datapoverty @dxw.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt0M...

Exciting job opportunities ➡️ the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is looking for three Skills and Inclusion Leads: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi... #digitalinclusion #techjobs @dxw.bsky.social

⭐ Catch up with the latest digital inclusion news for October ⭐ Featuring a state of the nation report, civil service job vacancies, plus news from Greater Manchester 👉 digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl... @dxw.bsky.social

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is expanding its digital inclusion volunteer operations, with support from Cellnex Telecoms👇 www.ukauthority.com/articles/gre...

It's been over a decade since the government published a formal Digital Inclusion Strategy! Minister Chris Bryant (whose brief covers digital inclusion) says the new administration will make it a priority: www.publictechnology.net/2024/10/10/s... @dxw.bsky.social

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone! Each month we share the latest digital inclusion news for the UK. Take a look 👀 @dxw.bsky.social digitalinclusionkit.org/digital-incl...

Hi everyone, it’s our first post 😀 We’re here to talk about digital inclusion. We offer advice for councils, by councils. Looking forward to sharing in this space.