Building digital skills to end homelessness. Project of @SimonCommScot
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11 Jun 2024
To date through Our Get Connected model we have supported over 1,200 people to become digitally included. To find out how we did it, read our report at simonscotland.org/partofsoci… #partofsociety
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6 Jun 2024
Yesterday at the Streetreads in Edinburgh we helped Robert sign up for social broadband, and gave Julie her new phone, she was amazed that she could ask the phone questions and it would answer her. She will be back next week for her next lesson #PartOfSociety #LetsTalkDigital
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29 Apr 2024
Last week we released our groundbreaking ‘I Feel Part of Society’ report detailing the transformational impact of digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness.
simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#digitalinclusion #homelessness #charity #scotland #report
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1 May 2024
This time last week we released our groundbreaking 'I Feel Part Of Society' report, evidencing how the lives of people experiencing homelessness are being positively changed through #digitalinclusion
Find out more at; simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#partofsociety #homelessness
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26 Apr 2024
We've recorded a series of snapshot podcasts around the release of our 'I Feel Part Of Society' report.
In this episode, we speak with Sandy about the realities of rough sleeping in Edinburgh and the difference a digital device has made to him.
open.spotify.com/episode/0mM…
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26 Apr 2024
Thank you so much to the @BigIssue for recognising and highlighting our groundbreaking digital inclusion report 'I Feel Part Of Society'.
Read an interview with @JamieDTrout, Head of Digital, at bigissue.com/news/housing/ho…
#homelessness #digitalinclusion #charity
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24 Apr 2024
Many people who have experience of homelessness, do not have access to the digital world.
We have evaluated what happens when we connect them in a groundbreaking new report.
Find out more at - simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#partofsociety #homelessness
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25 Apr 2024
In case you missed it yesterday, we launched our 'I Feel Part Of Society' report. We believe this to be the largest gathering of evidence about the importance of digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness.
Find out more at - simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#partofsociety
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24 Apr 2024
Really proud and grateful to see our 'I Feel Part of Society' report published today. Huge thanks to everyone who has contributred to the project connecting 500 people experiencing homelessness to the digital world. #Transformational #PartOfSociety #GetConnected
24 Apr 2024
We are absolutely delighted to release our groundbreaking ‘I Feel Part of Society’ report detailing the transformational impact of digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness.
simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#digitalinclusion #homelessness #charity #scotland #report
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24 Apr 2024
The title of our new groundbreaking report on #digitalinclusion came from someone we support.
When asked about what they had got out of our Get Connected programme, they replied;
"I feel part of society."
Find out more at; simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#partofsociety #homeless
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24 Apr 2024
Please check out this smashing report. It's beautifully designed, innovative, and human to its core.
It documents the journey @SimonCommScot have been on to help hundreds of people out of digital exclusion. It's literally life-changing.
24 Apr 2024
‘I hope for the day that digital exclusion for people experiencing homelessness is a thing of the past’ Lorraine McGrath, CEO
We know the difference that #digitalinclusion can make and we're proud to present evidence in this new groundbreaking report;
simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
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25 Apr 2024
Amazing digital inclusion work from @SimonCommScot on their #GetConnected programme. The #PartOfSociety report highlights digital inclusion as a gateway to wider inclusion.
Check out the full report ➡️ buff.ly/3Wkr0yd
24 Apr 2024
We are absolutely delighted to release our groundbreaking ‘I Feel Part of Society’ report detailing the transformational impact of digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness.
simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#digitalinclusion #homelessness #charity #scotland #report
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24 Apr 2024
This has been a remarkable achievement by our digital team. The impact on people's lives and experiences has been extraordinary
Really proud of the team and the contents of the report #PARTOFSOCIETY
24 Apr 2024
The title of our new groundbreaking report on #digitalinclusion came from someone we support.
When asked about what they had got out of our Get Connected programme, they replied;
"I feel part of society."
Find out more at; simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#partofsociety #homeless
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24 Apr 2024
Find out more about @SimonCommScot's report launch here: simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
24 Apr 2024
The title of our new groundbreaking report on #digitalinclusion came from someone we support.
When asked about what they had got out of our Get Connected programme, they replied;
"I feel part of society."
Find out more at; simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#partofsociety #homeless
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24 Apr 2024
The stories from people who have been supported through this project really highlight its impact - 'I feel I can do anything now' Devices, access to internet & online training can be so transformative.
A fabulous report from an inspiring Digital Team 👏
24 Apr 2024
Today we publish our sector leading 'I Feel Part of Society' Report @SimonCommScot. We've connected 500 people experiencing homelessness to the digital world - read about the life changing, tranformative impact here:
simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#PartOfSociety #GetConnected
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24 Apr 2024
Today we publish our sector leading 'I Feel Part of Society' Report @SimonCommScot. We've connected 500 people experiencing homelessness to the digital world - read about the life changing, tranformative impact here:
simonscotland.org/2024/04/24…
#PartOfSociety #GetConnected
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22 Apr 2024
In a new blog, ahead of the release of a groundbreaking report, @JamieDTrout , Head of Digital, reflects on our journey with digital inclusion for people experiencing homelessness since 2017.
simonscotland.org/2024/04/22…
#digitalinclusion #homelessness #blog #digital
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15 Apr 2024
BIG NEWS COMING SOON from our @GetDigitalScot programme - watch this space!
#homelessness #digitalinclusion #scotland
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17 Jan 2024
Every Thursday Let's Talk Digital is at the Streetreads library in Edinburgh, a welcoming and warm space. We will be on hand to support anyone with their digital queries, pop in and see us from 2pm to 5pm at Streetreads, 25 Nicolson Sq, EH8 9BX #letstalkdigital @SimonCommScot
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11 Jan 2024
Every Thursday Let's Talk Digital is at the Streetreads Library, a welcoming and relaxing space, we will be on hand to support people with any digital queries they may have, Come along and see us from 2pm to 4pm. Streetreads, 25 Nicolson Sq, Edinburgh EH8 9BX #letstalkdigital
ALT Streetreads, a welcoming and warm space
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