FREE support for all things digital
Devon Communities are hosting a Digital Skills project.
The Digital Skills Devon project aims to reduce digital health inequalities by enhancing digital capabilities among vulnerable populations in rural and coastal Devon. It will deliver tailored digital skills training using a proven Digital Skills Framework, enabling participants to access essential services independently.
Project Objectives:
• Deliver inclusive, needs-based digital skills training.
• Support independent living through improved access to digital health and care services.
• Reduce skills inequality by targeting digitally excluded groups.
• Build community capacity by training VCSE organisations as digital support providers.
Who is this service for?
• Older adults
• Unpaid carers
• People with long-term physical and mental health conditions
• Disabled individuals (including neurodivergent)
• Individuals in isolated rural and coastal areas
• Long-term unemployed
Where is this service available?
For individuals residing in the following areas and surrounding villages;
• Holsworthy
• Exmouth
• Buckfastleigh
• Central Dartmoor
• Blackdown Hills
• Kenn Valley
• Bere Ferrers
What we offer?
• 1-2-1 support a maximum of 5 hours per individual or groups with the same or similar experiences
• Tailored advice for organisations and community groups-For further information on VCSE’s & community groups support contact Ben Feasey:
Email: ben.feasey@devoncommunities.org.uk
For referral to their service please use the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/FLrFv5VQqE
If you have any questions please do not hesitate in contacting the team.
