Get Online Week

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Get Online Week starts today. This annual digital inclusion campaign is run by Good Things Foundation.

The aim of the campaign is to help tens of thousands of people get online in just one week. Whether people want to start managing their money online, learn about online safety or gain basic digital skills for employment, free community events are held across the UK for people to get connected.

Digital inclusion is important because it:

Ensures that all members of communities, including those at a disadvantage, can access key learning experiences.
Helps everyone, especially historically excluded groups, to fully participate in the digital world.
Bridges the gap between those who can easily navigate the online landscape and those who are left behind.
Aims to dismantle existing social inequalities and enhance well-being for all.
Provides opportunities, safety, and addresses issues like gender inequality and accessibility.

Last year during Get Online Week over 865 events were held, supporting over 16,000 people to cross the digital divide in seven days.

Many of our libraries are putting on events and sessions during the week, including support to help people use the library app and online book, audio, magazine and newspaper services. Age UK is also running sessions about scam awareness and there's even a digital story time.

You can find a full list of events online.