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The internet continues to shape almost every aspect of life from accessing services, staying connected with loved ones to education and job opportunities. This annual campaign encourages people of all ages to develop essential online skills.
We know not everyone has the skills or the confidence to navigate the internet effectively, so we are committed to supporting residents to get online.
Get Online Week 2024
Get Online Week 2024 is an exciting national campaign running from 14 – 20 October, dedicated to helping people become more confident and capable in the digital world.
Throughout the week, there are lots of free workshops, training sessions, and interactive events to get involved in. These events are tailored to various skill levels and interests, covering topics like learning how to protect yourself online, keeping in touch with friends and family, accessing important services like NHS health information, council services, and more.
For more information about events local to you visit - Get Online Week | UK’s Largest Digital Inclusion Campaign | Good Things Foundation
Develop your digital skills
We have joined together with Barclays and Good Things Foundations to provide free online learning tools and platforms for residents. Where you can learn about the topics you are interested in and make the online world work for you.
Barclays Digital Wings
Barclays Digital Wings is a free online learning platform to help residents become more tech savvy and confident.
- Start with the introductory courses. Improve your basic skills and confidence using smart devices.
- Develop more advanced skills. Explore topics like analytics and coding and begin to gain new knowledge and widen your skill set.
- Internet safety. Get a number of tips and insights to help you and your family stay safe online.
- Support with money. Modules on budgeting basics, ways to save money, and taking control of your cash.
- Test your knowledge. Try the mini quizzes and unlock Barclays Digital Wings virtual badges to track your progress.
Want to get started?
- Click on the website link Barclays Digital Wings and sign up using the JRHT code ‘JRHTC’.
- You will need to sign up to access the topics, but this is a simple process and you do not need to be a Barclays Customers.
Learn My Way
Learn My Way offers free resources to help navigate a computer, phone or tablet, as well as the internet. An audio option is available for those who prefer to listen while learning.
Want to get started?
- Click on the website link Learn My Way and register for an account to access all of the free courses.
- When registering select ‘being supported by an online centre’ and enter the unique code for JRHT, 8011578.
Contact Us
If you need any support accessing these services or just want to find out more contact Connor Lambert, Digital Inclusion and Accessibility Officer: connor.lambert@jrht.org.uk or contact the Customer Access Team on 0800 5870211