Latest update from Digital Communities Wales
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Hello and welcome to the latest Digital Communities Wales newsletter! If you have any problems clicking the links please e-mail marketingteam@cwmpas.coop. ‘Follow’ us on X and ‘Like’ our Facebook page. Contents: |
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News Support Resources Events Free digital skills sessions |
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News |
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The connection between economic inactivity and digital exclusion UK Government pledges more digital inclusion as rural Wales gets phone mast boost More O2 stores join National Databank to provide free mobile data to those in need Digital system for managing cancer data in Wales takes important step forward Neurodiversity referrals and assessments – exploring digital solutions which meet user needs |
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Support |
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Digital Confidence Powys Digital Confidence Denbighshire The project also distributes digital devices to those who are at risk of digital exclusion. Devices include laptops, tablets, mobile phones, or even smart speakers and headphones. If you know of anyone in Denbighshire who is left behind due to lack of access to technology, please visit our website for more information and the referral application form. Family Fund – technology grants and digital workshops |
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Digital Inclusion Evaluation Toolkit National Digital Inclusion Network If you’re a community organisation that is or wants to support your community members to get online and access the benefits of digital – then joining the network will help you do exactly that. It is free to join and offers a range of free services, such as: • Access to the National Databank and National Device Bank The network is open to any organisation that is delivering or wants to deliver digital inclusion support. Find out more and sign up here or contact hello@goodthingsfoundation.org for more information. How to help someone you know get online |
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Why should your organisation join Digital Inclusion Alliance Wales? If you are looking for further information about the Digital Inclusion Alliance Wales you can find out more here. If you want to watch the recordings of previous DIAW Network meetings, you can find them here. If you would like to join the DIAW, please get in touch diaw@cwmpas.coop or visit our website. |
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January’s free digital skills sessions |
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If you see a webinar in English that you’d like delivered in Welsh or vice versa please let us know. We are more than happy accommodate your needs and create bespoke training. If your organisation has a training need and is unsure whether we can provide that training then please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. If you have any problems clicking the links please email marketingteam@cwmpas.coop. Thank you! |
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Tuesday 14 January | 2pm |
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This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one. A training session for members of staff and volunteers to support people to engage with the NHS Wales app. Digital Communities Wales; Digital Confidence health and wellbeing (DCW) in partnership with DSPP are delivering a Roadshow of Digital Inclusion training sessions in order to support to staff and volunteers to help others to engage with the upcoming NHS Wales App. The session will cover: • Helping people to get online and Understanding barriers to people engaging online • Skills and app features when engaging with the NHS Wales App • Using digital Accessibility features • Being safe online |
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Wednesday 15 January | 10am |
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This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one. The session will provide you with inspiration and an introduction of what it means to be a Digital Champion. This session will cover: • What is a digital champion? • What to expect from us. • Examples of inspiring activities. • What does success look like for you as a digital champion? • Considering the practicalities of how to support people to get online. • An overview of digital accessibility. • An overview of online safety. |
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Wednesday 22 January | 10am |
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This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one. What you’ll take away from the session: • Provide advice around data poverty and what support is available to access data and devices. • Overview of what financial information and support is online. • Discuss money saving tools available on the Internet, including websites, social media, and community resources. |
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Wednesday 29 January | 10am |
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This session will be delivered in English. If you would like to access the session with a Welsh interpreter, please select yes on the registration form and we will make every effort to provide one. Since April 2024, Digital Communities Wales has been working thematically to provide digital inclusion support for the people of Wales. This session is being delivered by Digital Communities Wales, in collaboration with the Money Guiders Wales Network. This session is all about helping people manage their money online and will overview Money Guiders’ tools as well as the skills required to support people to get online and access them. During this session we will explore: • An understanding of the digital skills related to accessing financial information online. • An overview of the MaPS services available. • Options for supporting people with their digital skills development. • Data poverty, what it is and what support options are available to help people get online. |
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