K&C Digital Inclusion Partnership
During the pandemic, the council and our colleagues in the local NHS, third sector, and more, established the K&C Digital Inclusion Partnership. We are working with many local community groups and regional organisations, coordinating our efforts so more support is available for our residents to get online and be able to confidently use the internet.
Benefits of being online
Anyone not able to use the internet is 'digitally excluded'. This includes not knowing how to do things online and not having access to an appropriate device or an internet connection.
Being online helps people:
- connect with friends and family
- find out information and pursue interests
- as well as access services
Being online helps us save money as services and products can be cheaper online. We do not believe anyone should be forced to use online service, but we want to make sure no one feels 'left behind' or that digital tools 'aren’t for them'.
Help to get online
Get online in K&C Handbook
Find how you can get help getting online in our Get Online in K&C Handbook or by checking our digital support drop-in support map:
Who is it for?
- residents seeking digital support or wanting to learn new skills
- services and frontline teams in the borough
- voluntary and community sector partners
What’s inside the Get Online in K&C Handbook?
- a borough-wide directory of digital support organisations
- details of drop in sessions, digital clinics, and community learning programmes
- information on Libraries’ digital help, free computer access, and online learning resources
- guidance on online safety and safeguarding
- support available for residents living with disabilities
- information on free SIMs and mobile data through the National Databank
- information on affordable broadband, public Wi Fi locations, and help with connectivity
