Digital inclusion
One Halton’s digital strategy will launch in early 2023 with the aim of making sure no residents are digitally excluded.
Ahead of the launch, residents are being asked for feedback on what would help them to use digital services if they were introduced.
Rob Foster, Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Programme Director for Collaboration and Integration, said: "During the pandemic, many people relied on websites and apps to stay connected, however figures show that up to one third of people across England still aren’t digitally connected.
"Digital can transform how we access healthcare, especially when services are under increasing pressure, but we can’t create digital solutions that exclude people, which is why it's essential that we work closely with residents."
To complete the short digital inclusion survey, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ohdigital or click the button below.
Take part in the digital inclusion survey
To find out more or to get involved contact cmicb-war.halccg.commseng@nhs.net.
What we mean by digital inclusion
Definition of digital inclusion
Digital inclusion covers:
Digital skills
Being able to use digital devices (such as computers or smart phones and the internet). This is important, but a lack of digital skills is not necessarily the only, or the biggest, barrier people face.
Connectivity
Access to the internet through broadband, wi-fi and mobile. People need the right infrastructure but that is only the start.
Accessibility
Services need to be designed to meet all users’ needs, including those dependent on assistive technology to access digital services.
