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Consider that after the year we’ve had - all the Zoom calls, working from home, online prescriptions and shopping - that we’ve used as a lifeline that *2.6m people* are still offline in the UK. This years’s #ConsumerDigitalIndex shows we have more to do. Let’s get to work

While #digitalyouthindex might unearth 26% young people dont have access to a laptop, #ukigf22 panel discussing importance of *meaningful use* (quality, skills, context, purpose) and crucially the *power dynamics of access* - young people face an extra relegation of their views.

Jess Voicebox "ICT teaching has school has hardly changed in the 3 years since I was there. I was taught Word but I had to teach Excel to myself using YouTube. It was assumed our parents would teach us online safety but I was the one teaching my dad about social media" #ukigf22

"We need ICT to focus less on the technical' more on the pastural dynamics like what to do if you feel unsafe or see something that makes you uncomfortable" Jess VoiceBox "...and I would argue we need start teaching at age 4 not 14" adds Sonia Livingstone #ukigf22

Calling for "history of the Internet" to be added to school curriculums including "The Internet existed before Facebook" or "Quelling the myth that the Internet was built to sell you stuff" will help young people to imagine the alternative Cliff Manning #ukigf22

Fantastic Lloyds #ConsumerDigitalIndex launch covering #digitalinclusion in the #costofliving crisis and the #digitaldivide - in the way we bank, access support and the way we socialise. Well done to Faye Van Flute Jemma Waters Jo Boosey

We have to look at #digitalinclusion to consider when confidence overlays with compromised access especially when so many services are going online. There is a link between lack of confidence digitally and how much people are paying - Jane Partington #consumerdigitalindex

From Mariam's story ... showing the benefits of digital and financial inclusion support from trusted faces in local places >> Smartlyte /Get Families Talking - one of our Good Things Foundation network Ambassadors - see today's new #ConsumerDigitalIndex report.

Congratulations to Digital Poverty Alliance 🧑🏻‍💻👩🏿‍💻👨🏼‍💻 on 1 year of pushing for change! #digitalpoverty #digitaldivide

The Lloyds #ConsumerDigitalIndex has revealed just how much the cost of living is impacting the ability for people to get online Read the full report: lloydsbank.com/assets/media/p…

As of today you can send free data to someone in need with us and O2. Introducing the Christmas Sim Card You can hear all about it on #YouAndYours (from 36 mins!) 👇👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… A big thanks to Tamara and Smartlyte and their work to #FixTheDigitalDivide 🙌

A staggering 4.2 million young people in the UK say they have experienced hate speech online. More stats about #digitalyouth here: digitalyouthindex.uk Nominet #OnlineSafety

3,000 offensive tweets sent to UK MPs a day with female MPs more likely to be called "thick" or "ignorant" Scale of abuse of politicians on Twitter revealed bbc.co.uk/news/uk-633308…

o2.co.uk/national-datab… Give the gift of connection this Christmas - either for yourself or someone else. Kudos to O2 and Good Things Foundation for this wonderful initiative! 👏🎄 #SocialValue #DigitalInclusion #HappyChristmas

This #TransAwarenessWeek, we're amplifying the voices and experiences of trans people, and sending love and solidarity to all our trans siblings. 💙🤍💗 Together, we'll create a future that is safer and happier for all. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransWeek

Is cost of living causing children to miss school in Wales? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

Cost of living and rent 'recipe for disaster for young people' bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-…

We’re thrilled to announce the Nominet #DigitalYouthIndex 2023 data is now available. Use our data visualisation tool to access this year’s findings and gain insights into young people’s attitudes, access to and use of #digitaltechnology: hubs.la/Q029qDdl0

#NorthernLights in #Oxford