The Digital Inclusion Toolkit has officially entered its next stage of development. If you’ve been following our blogs on the development of the digital inclusion toolkit, you may have noticed that there has not been much news since the official launch of digitalinclusionkit.org back in December 2020. Our last blog summarised our progress so far,Continue reading “An update on the Digital Inclusion Toolkit”
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Our groups can now meet ‘virtually’ and there’s still laughs… and coffee!” – Digital Champions making a real difference in Breathe Easy Groups
100% Digital Leeds have been supporting Leeds Breathe Easy groups over the last year with access to myCOPD, a self-management app to support them in self-managing their conditions. Delivering digital champion training with group members has enabled digital support to be embedded across the groups, which has supported members to develop their digital skills andContinue reading “Our groups can now meet ‘virtually’ and there’s still laughs… and coffee!” – Digital Champions making a real difference in Breathe Easy Groups”
iPads and Alexa’s at Leeds Recovery Hubs during the pandemic have been a lifeline
During the pandemic the Recovery Hubs have borrowed iPads and Alexa’s from 100% Digital Leeds Lending Scheme. Developing their customer’s confidence and digital skills has been a real journey and so many have embraced this, taking their very first steps online and it’s brought so much laughter and smiles. Since lockdown their service users haven’tContinue reading “iPads and Alexa’s at Leeds Recovery Hubs during the pandemic have been a lifeline”
The Digital Inclusion Toolkit is Live
Digital Inclusion Toolkit is now live at www.digitalinclusionkit.org We launched the toolkit on Friday 11 December 2020. You can view a recording of the launch event at https://youtu.be/En1_leoMKc4 This is just the beginning, and there is much more planned for the toolkit. It’s been a while since the launch, so here’s a reminder of whatContinue reading “The Digital Inclusion Toolkit is Live”
Combatting social isolation through digital
Health for All (Leeds) Ltd is a Leeds based charity working to change people’s lives and transform local communities. Their vision is Health & wellbeing for all, Equipping people with the confidence and skills to live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. Supporting vulnerable older adults, children, carers, young people and families. At the beginning of the pandemic Health forContinue reading “Combatting social isolation through digital”
Nurture@Kentmere Helping Families in Boggart Hill
Nurture@Kentmere are a parent led community support group that aims to break down the barriers of isolation that often come with parenthood. They have created a safe, non-judgmental environment for parents and carers of young children to be able to engage and share. They run regular groups and community events such as crafts, educational groups,Continue reading “Nurture@Kentmere Helping Families in Boggart Hill”
Tablet Lending at LATCH
At 100% Digital Leeds we believe that our partner organisations are our greatest asset, and through our tablet lending scheme, we are able to provide them with devices and data to reach digitally excluded people all across Leeds. LATCH is one such organisation who are working with us to ensure that those they help areContinue reading “Tablet Lending at LATCH”
Online arts and culture for health and wellbeing webinars
100% Digital Leeds have partnered with Leeds Arts Health and Wellbeing Network to host a series of 3 free 30 minute lunchtime webinars this month showcasing the range of engaging and accessible online tools and resources available to those who would like to explore arts, culture, and creativity from their own home during lockdown. LeedsContinue reading “Online arts and culture for health and wellbeing webinars”
Delivering our Digital Health Hub through Lockdown
An update from Cross Gates and District Good Neighbours Scheme CIO, working in partnership with 100% Digital Leeds creating better Health outcomes through Digital Inclusion After the success of our Digital Health Hub launch in September 2019 working in partnership with 100% Digital Leeds we were successful in securing funding from Good Things Foundation toContinue reading “Delivering our Digital Health Hub through Lockdown”
“Supporting members to stay connected through the pandemic”
An update from Seacroft Good Neighbours on the impact of becoming Digital Champions and receiving equipment via the 100% Digital Leeds Tablet Lending Scheme, which has supported them to develop a digital offer for their members. At Seacroft Good Neighbours our aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation of older people living predominately in LeedsContinue reading ““Supporting members to stay connected through the pandemic””