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South Wales Argus
a day ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
£400,368 fund aimed at helping more Welsh people get online
The Welsh Government is to get £400,368 as part of the funding. Figures show 1.6 million people in the UK can't access the online world and the money go towards supporting ways of tackling digital exclusion. Secretary of state for Wales Jo Stevens said: 'Navigating the digital world is increasingly important, from applying for jobs to managing money and accessing support services. 'We want people in Wales to thrive in the modern online world, and we are working with all our partners to achieve this.' The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund could go towards putting on workshops to familiarise people with tech and schemes donating devices like phones and laptops to the digitally excluded. Welsh Government cabinet secretary for social justice Jane Hutt said: "For over a decade, Wales has led the way in digital inclusion, and our Digital Strategy for Wales makes clear our aim to ensure everyone who chooses to can engage safely and with confidence with digital. 'Being digitally included means having the basic digital skills and tools needed for everyday life - from accessing vital services and applying for jobs to staying connected with friends and family. 'This new funding from the UK government will build on the progress we've made, helping to further our lead and support the aim to support people to meet the minimum digital living standard.' Tackling digital exclusion will be crucial to raising living standards across the UK as part of the UK government's Plan for Change as it will help more people apply for jobs online, use the NHS app to book doctor's appointments, or get advice on government services.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Donate-a-phone schemes and tech workshops in line for £9.5m Government backing
Donate-a-phone schemes and tech workshops in line for £9.5m Government backing The funding will go towards charity and council schemes in an effort to tackle digital exclusion. (Image: iStockphoto/ Getty Images) Donate-a-phone schemes and computer workshops will receive Government backing worth £9.5 million, as part of a plan to help older people and low-income households access an "essential for modern life". The funding will go towards charity and council schemes in an effort to tackle digital exclusion. According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the money will help connect the 1.6 million people who live entirely offline with the online world. "It is unacceptable that in 2025, millions of people across the UK simply can't access the vast opportunities that technology and the online world offers," telecoms minister Sir Chris Bryant said, adding that "digital inclusion is an essential for modern life and work, not just something that's nice to have". Sir Chris also said: "Making technology widely accessible could be the thing that means a sick patient can speak to a GP remotely, or that helps a young person successfully apply for a job. Article continues below "Through this funding we're moving further to empower local leaders and groups nationwide, who are already working tirelessly to get their communities connected and change countless lives for the better." The Government launched its Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund as part of the Digital Inclusion Action Plan, which also includes an ambition to pilot a device donation scheme, so re-purposed Whitehall laptops will go to people who need them. Older and disabled people, low-income households and jobseekers are among the groups more likely to be digitally excluded, according to the plan.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Powys County Times
Donate-a-phone schemes and tech workshops in line for £9.5m Government backing
Donate-a-phone schemes and computer workshops will receive Government backing worth £9.5 million, as part of a plan to help older people and low-income households access an 'essential for modern life'. The funding will go towards charity and council schemes in an effort to tackle digital exclusion. According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the money will help connect the 1.6 million people who live entirely offline with the online world. 'It is unacceptable that in 2025, millions of people across the UK simply can't access the vast opportunities that technology and the online world offers,' telecoms minister Sir Chris Bryant said, adding that 'digital inclusion is an essential for modern life and work, not just something that's nice to have'. Sir Chris also said: 'Making technology widely accessible could be the thing that means a sick patient can speak to a GP remotely, or that helps a young person successfully apply for a job. 'Through this funding we're moving further to empower local leaders and groups nationwide, who are already working tirelessly to get their communities connected and change countless lives for the better.' The Government launched its Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund as part of the Digital Inclusion Action Plan, which also includes an ambition to pilot a device donation scheme, so re-purposed Whitehall laptops will go to people who need them. Older and disabled people, low-income households and jobseekers are among the groups more likely to be digitally excluded, according to the plan.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Donate-a-phone schemes and tech workshops in line for £9.5m Government backing
The funding will go towards charity and council schemes in an effort to tackle digital exclusion. According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the money will help connect the 1.6 million people who live entirely offline with the online world. 'It is unacceptable that in 2025, millions of people across the UK simply can't access the vast opportunities that technology and the online world offers,' telecoms minister Sir Chris Bryant said, adding that 'digital inclusion is an essential for modern life and work, not just something that's nice to have'. Sir Chris also said: 'Making technology widely accessible could be the thing that means a sick patient can speak to a GP remotely, or that helps a young person successfully apply for a job. 'Through this funding we're moving further to empower local leaders and groups nationwide, who are already working tirelessly to get their communities connected and change countless lives for the better.' The Government launched its Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund as part of the Digital Inclusion Action Plan, which also includes an ambition to pilot a device donation scheme, so re-purposed Whitehall laptops will go to people who need them. Older and disabled people, low-income households and jobseekers are among the groups more likely to be digitally excluded, according to the plan.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Donate-a-phone schemes and tech workshops in line for £9.5m Government backing
The funding will go towards charity and council schemes in an effort to tackle digital exclusion. According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the money will help connect the 1.6 million people who live entirely offline with the online world. 'It is unacceptable that in 2025, millions of people across the UK simply can't access the vast opportunities that technology and the online world offers,' telecoms minister Sir Chris Bryant said, adding that 'digital inclusion is an essential for modern life and work, not just something that's nice to have'. Sir Chris also said: 'Making technology widely accessible could be the thing that means a sick patient can speak to a GP remotely, or that helps a young person successfully apply for a job. 'Through this funding we're moving further to empower local leaders and groups nationwide, who are already working tirelessly to get their communities connected and change countless lives for the better.' The Government launched its Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund as part of the Digital Inclusion Action Plan, which also includes an ambition to pilot a device donation scheme, so re-purposed Whitehall laptops will go to people who need them. Older and disabled people, low-income households and jobseekers are among the groups more likely to be digitally excluded, according to the plan.
