Group CEO @GoodThingsFdn @GoodThingsAus. Working together to #FixTheDigitalDivide: National Digital Inclusion Network, Databank, Device Bank. OBE. Chair Subak

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Great talking to ITV. On budget day we need all politicians to see that fixing the digital divide makes social, political, and economic sense (£13.7 Billion benefit). Business and charities are stepping up. Why not Government? Together we can #FixTheDigitalDivide #Budget2024
It’s been a busy week of media for our CEO @helenmilner! 8 radio and a TV interview already - all raising awareness of digital exclusion as we kick off our campaign #DigitalForAll. Hear why digital inclusion isn’t only important for social equality, but also the economy 👇
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Being able to talk to parents is incredibly useful, so I can hear first-hand what their very real concerns are when it comes to keeping their children safe online. These conversations are only the start as we work to make the online world safer for our children.
We talked to mums about the Online Safety Act 👇
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Lost without a phone? Imagine you don't have one. So much of life relies on being digitally connected and everyone deserves the tools to take part in modern life. That starts with digital access.
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I hope @BBCr4today is going to mention the millions of people who don’t have the “know how” or who can’t afford connectivity to use the NHS app. Great improvements to the app ✅ AND there is help to use the app from @GoodThingsFdn and 1000s of local places. Two sides to the story
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Spring Statement - an opportunity to get bigger impact for the same invesment if digital inclusion is baked into policy and public services, not bolted on.
"Digital inclusion needs to be baked in, not bolted on." We respond to the UK Government’s Spring Statement. Read what @helenmilner, Group Chief Executive of Good Things Foundation, said in full in the image below ⬇️
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The Digital Futures for Good report is out now. It explores key themes shaping digital inclusion: leadership, skills, affordable access, inclusive digital services, and local support. Watch the launch at youtu.be/XTSa3TQfaA0?feature… Read the report at goodthingsfoundation.org/pol…
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We’ve been calling for action - and the UK Government has listened. In the new Digital Inclusion Action Plan our policy recommendations, based on years of experience, are in motion. A huge step for #DigitalInclusion Read about the plan at: goodthingsfoundation.org/dis…

ALT Image description: graphic titled "Ticking off our policy asks!" by Good Things Foundation. It includes a checklist listing the following policy asks "Commit to making old Government devices available to families and adults who need them," "Lead a cross-sector digital inclusion action plan," "Remove significant barriers to digital inclusion and skills to help people into work," and "Co-invest in community-based digital inclusion support." The background is white with teal text boxes and white text, and the Good Things Foundation logo is displayed at the bottom right.

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"The Digital Inclusion Action Plan is a welcome and necessary step in tackling the UK's skills crisis" 🇬🇧 @RussShaw1's full reaction to today's announcement below🧵👇 Great work from @L12_W (@FutureDotNowUK), @HelenMilner (@GoodThingsFdn) & @Stephens_RMS driving this forward ⭐️
From speaking to your GP, to applying for jobs - daily tasks have become increasingly digitised. Yet around 1 in 4 people in the UK struggle to use online services. Here’s 5 ways our Digital Inclusion Action Plan ensures everyone has the skills to thrive in modern society 👇
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Our Group CEO, @helenmilner responds to @SciTechgovuk new Digital Inclusion Action Plan. Read the full opinion piece at: goodthingsfoundation.org/dis…
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A very big day for digital inclusion as the UK Government shows world class political leadership, joining up policy to fix the digital divide. I've blogged: goodthingsfoundation.org/dis…
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Yesterday, Group CEO @helenmilner chaired the @datapovertyappg #DigitalInclusion APPG roundtable. We work with regional partners like @greatermcr and @MayorofGM highlighted regional approaches to tackling #DigitalExclusion. Watch our episode with him at goodthingsfoundation.org/dis….
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2024: A year of incredible impact! 🌟 From empowering communities with major campaigns to streamlining delivery services, together we've made strides toward a digitally inclusive future. Read more in @helenmilner's reflections: bit.ly/4goZnuW
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In our latest ‘Digital Futures for Good’ episode host @helenmilner sits down with Rt Hon Alan Milburn for a discussion on the Pathways to Work Commission report. 📆 28/11/2024 ⏰ 12:30 - 13:30 💻 Online (Via Zoom) Don't miss out! Secure your place ▶️ bit.ly/4eiUoKu
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Join us for the #UKIGF24 ‘How we can foster #digitalinclusion in the UK?’ panel session featuring speakers @helenmilner from @GoodThingsFdn, DR Helsper from LSE @EllenHel, Lord Clement Jones and Professor Lizzie Coles-Kemp at the @RoyalHolloway. hubs.la/Q02WgJZG0
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And we're live on @BBCNews with @helenmilner's reaction to today's 'Invest' #Budget2024 "Investment in public services drives growth. I welcome tech driving better, more efficient, more convenient public services. I'm hoping down the line we see investment in digital inclusion."
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It was great to talk to ITV news on budget day in March. I'm talking to the BBC on budget day tomorrow. I'll keep you posted.
Great talking to ITV. On budget day we need all politicians to see that fixing the digital divide makes social, political, and economic sense (£13.7 Billion benefit). Business and charities are stepping up. Why not Government? Together we can #FixTheDigitalDivide #Budget2024
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What are the links between financial and digital inclusion? Ahead of #Budget2024, Director of Evidence and Engagement Dr Emma Stone comments on money in a digital world. Read the blog at goodthingsfoundation.org/dis…. #FixTheDigitalDivide
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I'm looking forward to this conversation with Alan Milburn on holistic support for a pathway to work. Skills Health Employabilty Employers. Good for people good for growth. Fixing the foundations fixing digital exclusion. Hyperlocal scalable. Join us.
People who are 'economically inactive' are most likely to be digitally excluded. On our next episode of Digital Futures for Good with Rt Hon @alanmilburn1958, we'll be discussing his Pathways to Work report & how we address this together. Sign up at eventbrite.co.uk/e/pathways-….
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Welcome!
⭐Welcome to the National Digital Inclusion Network!⭐️ Some new members: @CV_UHB, @svcymru, @TheStrokeAssoc, @earlyyearsscot, @SheffieldAdvice,@MbroCouncil Here's to fixing the digital divide! If you can deliver digital inclusion support, join us👇 bit.ly/3ZSoBMG
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WHAT A MEET-UP! Thanks to all the @NDI_Network hubs that joined today's meet-up on how hubs might use AI, with @helenmilner, Stu from @SwanseaMAD and @A1CWBoss

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Learners worried about online scams? Not anymore! Join us for our free #GetOnlineWeek live event today at 10:30. We'll cover top tips for online safety with a guest appearance by Digital Inclusion Hub @Lincsdigital1 Tune in or share with someone👇 bit.ly/3NjoLFk
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