❓Know a family member or neighbour who has a personal alarm button? Does your family have a traditional landline telephone, or have a friend who relies on their landline telephone? The #DigitalSwitchover may affect their service. ➡ orlo.uk/5hpRn

📬 The NEW issue of our #FixTheDigitalDivide bulletin is out now; ✅ New digital qualification from Greater Manchester Combined Authority & Raspberry Pi ✅ AbilityNet Accessibility Survey ✅ Digital Wigan boost health & happiness with VR ✅ Let's Get Digital Manchester annual report 23-24 ➡️ orlo.uk/sDki3

📣 Up to 800,000 people in GM are only using the internet in a narrow or limited way. 450,000 are classified as “non-users” of the internet. Whatever stage someone is at on their digital journey, #GetOnlineGM is here to help find the right support ➡️ orlo.uk/DN9CC

📣 Social tariffs can provide a safety net for eligible households who might be struggling to afford their broadband or phone services. #GetOnlineGM has pulled together resources to help our residents access these packages ➡️ orlo.uk/5of0l

📣 Our Digital Inclusion Social Impact Report 2024 showcases the value of collaboration, outlining how this work has been a catalyst for multiple programmes and initiatives to help#FixTheDigitalDivide across the region. ➡️ orlo.uk/bmzk0 #DoingDigitalDifferently

📣 There's still time to get your applications in for programme 2 of the GM LINK Programme! Got an idea that could make a difference? Apply now before 30th August, 11:59pm! Grants, support, & opportunities are waiting for the right applicants ➡️ orlo.uk/WlIUs

📣 Read the NEW issue of our #FixTheDigitalDivide bulletin; 🎓 New digital qualification from Greater Manchester Combined Authority & Raspberry Pi 📝 AbilityNet Accessibility Survey 👾 Digital Wigan boost health & happiness with VR 📑 Let's Get Digital Manchester annual report 23-24 ➡️ orlo.uk/tve39

AI often confuses or even frightens those lacking the confidence to engage with digital. The below video perfectly introduces AI in an understanding and inclusive way! 👇👇👇 #DigitalWigan x.com/goodthingsfdn/…

❓ Do you know someone struggling to stay online, access devices or build their digital skills confidently and safely? The #GetOnlineGM Digital Skills Map is here to help you find local & free digital inclusion support in Greater Manchester ➡️ orlo.uk/oa1li

🧓💻 There are so many benefits to being online in later life - checking sports scores, video calling family. That’s why we launched a guide with Good Things Foundation to help people support someone they know to get online in later life. ➡️ orlo.uk/MS85p #FixTheDigitalDivide

📽️ Getting online can be daunting for people in later life, having support from someone close can make all the difference, check out our video guide to help you support an older person you know to do digital in later life Learn more ➡️orlo.uk/SEuEi #FixTheDigitalDivide

👨‍💻 The Greater Manchester Digital Champions Network is made up of cross-sector volunteers, supporting digital skills & literacy for individuals & community organisations across the region👏 Join the network ➡️ orlo.uk/juZDB #DoingDigitalDifferently #FixTheDigitalDivide

❓ Want to feature in the next #GMDigital bulletin? Get your news, opportunities and events shared with the rest of Greater Manchester's digital sector - drop us a message or email [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe! ➡️ orlo.uk/PAEyZ

❓ Know a family member who has a personal telecare product? A lifeline or community alarm? The #DigitalSwitchover may affect their service. Help them find out what to expect so their care isn’t affected & they can stay safe ➡️ orlo.uk/wETVU

Greater Manchester will be well represented down at #ConnectedBritain next week, speaking on; 🚀 Digital transformation 📡 Connecting places 👩‍💻 Digital inclusion 📈 Investment & growth Find out more - check the Connected Britain agenda ➡️ orlo.uk/C44Oi

📣 986 Care leavers in Greater Manchester have now received digital support, with; 📡 742 free data SIMs distributed 💻 496 devices donated 🎓 396 individuals participating in digital training from Good Things Foundation, Salford Foundation & IN4 Group ➡️ orlo.uk/gfnfE #GetOnlineGM

💻 Research suggests 8% of Greater Manchester households are unable to continuously afford access to the internet. The digital inclusion landing page #GetOnlineGM has support on how to find affordable internet. Find out more, search Get Online Greater Manchester.

🥳 We’re thrilled to see Trafford Council & Digital Wigan shortlisted for the Digital Skills Award #ConnectedBritain! Their innovative initiatives are making a real difference in our communities. Congratulations to everyone involved in the projects! 👏

A great opportunity!