Digital inclusion insights

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09/12/2024

Digital inclusion and health - summary of key statistics

A summary of recent evidence highlighting the intersection between health and digital inclusion or digital exclusion.
- Health & wellbeing
- Impact of digital inclusion
26/11/2024

Impactful digital inclusion: People, provision and place

Our Group CEO, Helen Milner OBE, reflects on our Power Up 2.0 initiative, the latest UK Consumer Digital Index from Lloyds, and their relevance to Rt Hon Alan Milburn’s Pathways to Work Commission report and the Get Britain Working white paper.
- Impact of digital inclusion
- Devices & access
- Community & connection
- Connectivity & data
- Financial inclusion
- Digital learning & skills
- Employment
31/10/2024

How digital inclusion threads through the key Autumn Budget priorities

The Autumn Budget 2024 addresses crucial areas like economic growth, health and education. Here we outline how digital inclusion is woven through these priorities—and why fixing the digital divide will strengthen outcomes across the board.
- Health & wellbeing
- Devices & access
- Community & connection
- Digital learning & skills
- Connectivity & data
- Employment
23/10/2024

More than warm words on digital inclusion: Our response to the ‘Invest’ Budget

Our Group CEO, Helen Milner OBE responds to the 2024 Autumn 'Invest' Budget.
- Impact of digital inclusion
- Health & wellbeing
- Devices & access
- Community & connection
- Connectivity & data
- Digital learning & skills
- Employment
23/10/2024

Money in a digital world: a reflection ahead of Budget 2024

What are the links between financial and digital inclusion? Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Director of Evidence and Engagement Dr Emma Stone comments on money in a digital world.
- Financial inclusion
23/10/2024

AI and its impact on daily life: is it essential?

Our Associate Director of Digital Inclusion Delivery, Sital Mistry-Lee reflects on the findings of our latest AI research.
- Artificial intelligence
23/10/2024

Data Poverty Lab: My first four months

Data Poverty Lab Associate, Sarah Knowles, reflects on her first four months of working on the Data Poverty Lab
- Connectivity & data
25/09/2024

‘Dear IPPR, digital exclusion is not a footnote’

The IPPR states that digital is a key way to improve NHS productivity. So how can digital exclusion be only seen as a footnote? Dr Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement, comments on the IPPR's health and prosperity report.
- Health & wellbeing
18/09/2024

Digital Inclusion: Do we need the word 'digital'? Time to urgently address the issue that's leaving people behind

Our Partnerships Manager, Amy Town, reflects on the privileges of being digitally connected and the stark challenges faced by those who aren't.
- Impact of digital inclusion
17/09/2024

‘I think people’: AI, policy, public good

Dr Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement, shares her insights on the new episode of Digital Futures For Good, AI, and the digital divide.
- Artificial intelligence
11/09/2024

The A-Zs of digital inclusion

We're advocating for the ABCs of a more connected future. These fundamental pillars, along with many others, are key to building a society where no one is left behind online. Join us as we break down how each element—A to Z—contributes to fixing the digital divide for good.
- Health & wellbeing
- Tech for social good
- Motivation & confidence
- Devices & access
- Community & connection
- Digital learning & skills
- Connectivity & data
- Financial inclusion
- Employment
10/09/2024

The challenges of digital transformation in healthcare

Explore the challenges of digital transformation in healthcare with this new blog from Director of Digital Transformation at South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Katie Dowson.
- Health & wellbeing
10/09/2024

In conversation with Nina Schick: AI, emerging technologies and digital inclusion

AI authority and thought leader, Nina Schick joined our Group CEO Helen Milner OBE to discuss AI, emerging technologies and digital inclusion as part of our latest Digital Futures for Good series.
- Artificial intelligence
15/08/2024

Virgin Money research reveals a third of people know someone without data or internet access

The research, which was commissioned by our supporter Virgin Money, also revealed other shocking statistics around internet use.
- Connectivity & data
01/08/2024

Digitisation and healthcare: steps for ensuring equity of access to resources for better health

Our Research & Evaluation Manager, Jo Reynolds, explores how digitisation is transforming healthcare, inclusive service design, and the importance of digital inclusion in improving health outcomes.
- Health & wellbeing
31/07/2024

A year of progress in fixing the digital divide

Our Head of Research & Data Insights Katie Heard comments on the impact we've had on digital exclusion from 2023-2024.
- Impact of digital inclusion
24/06/2024

Frontline digital inclusion insights: Digital Futures For Good Election Special

This bonus episode of Digital Futures for Good saw two Digital Inclusion Hubs share their experience and views on digital inclusion barriers, and propose actions for future Government.
- Impact of digital inclusion
- Community & connection
19/06/2024

A visit from Secretary of State for DSIT Peter Kyle

Our Group CEO Helen comments on Labour's pledge to digital inclusion and reflects on Peter Kyle's visit to a Digital Inclusion Hub.
- Impact of digital inclusion
11/06/2024

In conversation with Mayor Andy Burnham: we need a collaborative approach to digital inclusion

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham joined us for an episode of Digital Futures for Good. Read the highlights of our conversation on a collaborative approach to digital inclusion.
- Impact of digital inclusion
22/05/2024

In conversation with Emma Revie: the intersectionality of poverty and digital exclusion

Trussel Trust CEO Emma Revie sat down with our CEO Helen Milner OBE to share her thoughts on poverty and digital exclusion, and why the Government needs to urgently tackle the barriers to opportunity.
- Impact of digital inclusion
14/05/2024

Good Things launches new learning resource on essential AI literacy skills

Mary Booth, Product and Service Delivery Manager, announces the first piece in a new area of learning content supported by Accenture, which will help beginners to use AI in everyday life.
- Artificial intelligence
02/05/2024

How deep is the UK’s digital divide?

Katie Heard, Head of Research and Insights, explores the depths of the digital divide following the release of Good Things' latest state of the Digital Nation.
- Impact of digital inclusion
11/04/2024

In conversation with Martha Lane Fox: what needs to happen for a digitally inclusive modern Britain

Following our conversation with Martha Lane Fox on Digital Futures for Good, Helen reflects on Martha's vision for a digitally inclusive modern Britain - and what it would take to get us there.
- Impact of digital inclusion
06/03/2024

Spring Budget overlooks the transformative potential of digital inclusion

Our CEO Helen writes about how the Spring Budget has missed an opportunity by not investing in digital inclusion, impacting both people and the economy.
- Impact of digital inclusion
01/03/2024

In conversation with Baronesses Harding and Dido: digital inclusion needs cross-governmental efforts

Our reflections on the conversation with Baroness Harding and Baroness Dido, which took part during episode 1 of Digital Futures for Good. They know digital exclusion is a complicated issue, one that needs attention from cross-government departments.
- Impact of digital inclusion
26/02/2024

It’s time the Government invests in fixing the digital divide

Our Policy and Advocacy Assistant, Urko Beltran de Guevara, explains why we need urgent action from the Government to invest in digital inclusion, following the recent House of Lords debate.
- Impact of digital inclusion
16/11/2023

Disability and the digital divide

Explore the digital accessibility gap with this new blog from Good Things' Policy and Advocacy Assistant, Urko Beltran de Guevara.
- Health & wellbeing
- Digital learning & skills
26/10/2023

The New Digital Skills Curriculum Blueprint for the West Midlands

West Midlands Combined Authority are launching a first-of-its-kind Digital Skills Curriculum Blueprint for the West Midlands region in partnership with Good Things Foundation.
- Digital learning & skills
16/08/2023

England’s libraries play a vital role in wider digital inclusion networks

New research has found libraries in England play a vital role in tackling digital exclusion – both as an individual service offer and – more importantly – as part of a wider ecosystem of digital inclusion support in communities.
11/08/2023

Digital divides and rural realities

As the Minimum Digital Living Standard project progresses, Dr Emma Stone draws together insights from stakeholders and wider research on rural digital inequalities in this long read.
- Connectivity & data
- Digital learning & skills
22/04/2022

CHESS: Co-defining what counts as a ‘good’ solution to data poverty

Our Policy and Research Officer, Tom McGrath, presents our findings from the Data Poverty Lab about what makes a 'good' solution to data poverty.
- Connectivity & data
04/03/2022

Towards solving data poverty

In this long read, our Director of Evidence and Engagement, Dr. Emma Stone, sets out the thinking which has shaped our approach to the Data Poverty Lab.
- Devices & access
- Connectivity & data
27/06/2018

The four jewels of inclusive communities

Our previous Head of Research, Al Mathers, explains why working in partnership with communities is critical to meaningful project delivery, and outlines the four key features of an inclusive community.

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