Digital Champions by Lincolnshire Voluntary Engagement Team (LVET) https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf en-us 2026-08-20 15:37:47 UTC 2026-10-20 08:42:27 UTC hello@padlet.com LVET https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4013435106 2026-08-20 15:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4013435106 Good Things Foundation andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018158819 2026-08-25 09:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018158819 National Digital Inclusion Network andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018159692 Formerly known as the Online Centres Network, the National Digital Inclusion Network is made up of over 7,300 organisations across the UK. These organisations, called Digital Inclusion Hubs, are all working to fix the digital divide in their local communities. Sign up for free, become a member, receive newsletters, free resource.

]]> 2026-08-25 09:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018159692 National Databank andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018160419 Part of Good Things Foundation, this provides free mobile SIM cards for those who can't access the internet. SIM cards are regularly donated by Virgin Media 02, Vodafone and Three - applications and memberships can be managed on their website.

]]> 2026-08-25 09:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018160419 National Device Bank andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018161232 Good Things Foundation, providing refurbished laptops, mobile phones and tablets to those who are not able to access a device.

]]> 2026-08-25 09:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018161232 Learn My Way andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018161952 Learn My Way is a website of free online learning for beginners created by the Good Things Foundation. The platform has over 100 free bite-sized topics, covering basics of using a touch screen to using technology for social and financial inclusion.

]]> 2026-08-25 09:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018161952 The Digital Inclusion Partnership Pathway Tool andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018162639 2026-08-25 09:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018162639 Digital Unite Digital Champions Handbook andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018163457 2026-08-25 09:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018163457 Digital Unite Technolocy Guides andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018164136 Train Champions who help others with Digital Skills

]]> 2026-08-25 09:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018164136 Free Toolkit to plan a Digital Champion Project andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018164971 Good Things Foundation has released a new national report in 2026 and practical framework designed to help Local Authorities embed digital inclusion into their services.

]]> 2026-08-25 09:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018164971 Introducing Digital Champions into your Care organisation andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018168012 2026-08-25 09:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018168012 NHS England | Digital Champions | Workforce Training & Education andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018169617 2026-08-25 09:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018169617 NHS England | Step-By-Step Guide for NHS App andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018170757 2026-08-25 09:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018170757 The Cyber Resilience Centre for East Midlands andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018171371 2026-08-25 09:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018171371 Digital Inclusion | Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018172831 The Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group are offering support on all things digital.

We want to ensure patients, staff and citizens across Lincolnshire are not excluded from accessing healthcare online due to digital barriers including confidence in its use.

 

Some of the support sessions offered include:

Drop - in sessions: timetables are published quarterly

Device loaning (with in-built sims)

1:1 digital support (home visits or place of residence)

Signposting to more specific expert support

For full details on services and events visit the website

]]> 2026-08-25 09:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018172831 Wavelength andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018179990 Wavelength gives radios, televisions and tablet computers to those in need across the UK. Wavelength support those who are lonely because of age, poor physical or mental health, who are isolated or by circumstances which make it hard for them to leave their home.     

]]> 2026-08-25 09:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018179990 Get Online @ Home andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018180623 Get Online @ Home is an initiative run by Computer Recyclers UK who provide low cost refurbished computers, and they work in partnership with Currys who help you compare the best broadband packages in your area and can help you find the right deal for your home   

]]> 2026-08-25 09:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018180623 Tech4Families | Digital Poverty Alliance andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018181395 The Digital Poverty Alliance works with Currys to help families with children aged 4 – 16 yrs get online by providing them with a laptop where they do not currently have a device.  This scheme is currently available to families that live in East Lindsey, Boston Borough, South Holland, North Lincolnshire & North East Lincolnshire

]]> 2026-08-25 09:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018181395 Friends of the Elderly | Digital Connection Grant andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018183065 Friends of the Elderly has a grant campaign that helps older people with low income get online and stay connected and can be used towards the cost of equipment such as tablets and smartphones as well as broadband and data costs

]]> 2026-08-25 09:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018183065 Ofcom | Social Tariffs | Cheaper Broadband & Phone Packages andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018183898 Social Tariffs are available to those claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits.   Details of social tariffs on Ofcom

]]> 2026-08-25 09:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018183898 Age UK | Digital Champions andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018184392 2026-08-25 09:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018184392 Age Uk | Digital Instruction Guides andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018340284 2026-08-25 12:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018340284 AbilityNet | A Digital World accessible to all andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018342584 AbilityNet's Tech volunteers provide free IT support to older people and disabled people of any age, anywhere in the UK. Tech volunteers can help with all sorts of IT challenges, from setting up new equipment, fixing technical issues, showing you how to stay connected to family, using online services and much more AbilityNet website.


AbilityNet Fact sheets: https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/AbilityNet-factsheets

]]> 2026-08-25 12:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018342584 Lincs Digital | Digital Drop-In Support within Communities andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018344727 Provides community-based learning at local venues across Lincolnshire with sessions developed to meet individual needs.

This service offers drop-in sessions to help you with devices, accessing services online or any other digital query (including being ‘assisted’ if you choose not to go online).

For more information visit Lincs Digital or to find a full list of events, locations and to book a place, go to Events on their website.  Events | Lincs Digital

]]> 2026-08-25 12:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018344727 North Kesteven Counci | Technology Devices on loan andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018346867 NKDC can loan a tablet and internet connection for 6-8 weeks along with support from a Digital Champion to enable learning new skills, to get to know the internet and to gain confidence NKDC website

]]> 2026-08-25 12:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018346867 Lincolnshire Libraries | Digital Support andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018351249 Lincolnshire Libraries offer a welcoming, safe space with free access to computers, the internet and a wealth of physical and digital books, information and resources to anyone who lives, works or studies in the county. In Lincolnshire there are 15 core library sites, 34 community hubs offering universal services, and a rural service.

With the increase in the use of digital technology to gain access to information and services, many of the libraries in Lincolnshire offer free IT support sessions, provided by 2aspire - skills bootcamps. From printing to accessing information online, get all of your computer questions answered at one of the community IT sessions.

A timetable of upcoming events at Lincolnshire Libraries can be found on the Lincolnshire Libraries website: Lincolnshire events timetable

]]> 2026-08-25 12:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018351249 Report Fraud andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018357246 2026-08-25 12:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018357246 Get Safe Online andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018358252 2026-08-25 12:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018358252 Quickline | Lincolnshire Broadband Provider andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018359802 Provide an internet service in some areas of rural Lincs / online digital resource https://quickline.co.uk/engaging-education-digital-skills

]]> 2026-08-25 12:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018359802 Scope | Online Shopping help andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018361056 2026-08-25 12:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018361056 Digital Poverty Alliance andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018361791 Communtiy Circle https://digitalpovertyalliance.org/news-updates/community-led-digital-inclusion-support/

]]> 2026-08-25 12:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018361791 Barclays Digital Eagles | Online Banking Support andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018370580 2026-08-25 12:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018370580 LLoyds Bank | Online Banking Support andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018372264 2026-08-25 12:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018372264 Santander | E-Learning Platform - Open Academy andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018373204 2026-08-25 12:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018373204 Cash Access UK | Banking Hubs UK andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018374333 Community Banking Hubs - Search locator – can offer help to sign up to online banking apps 

]]> 2026-08-25 12:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018374333 BT | Digital Skills for Seniors andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018376240 Helping older and digitally excluded people to make the most of life in a digital world includes Learner Fact Sheets

  https://www.bt.com/about/digital-impact-and-sustainability/building-better-digital-lives/senior-skills

]]> 2026-08-25 13:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018376240 Framework Housing Association | Digital Learning Portal andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018379038 Digital Learning Portal  https://access4all.uk/

]]> 2026-08-25 13:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018379038 Quickline | Understanding Cybercrime Quiz andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018381442 Understanding Cybercrime & how to stay safe online quiz Post16-Activity-Interactive-1st-May-2024.pdf

]]> 2026-08-25 13:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018381442 SimPal | Phones & Sim Cards andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018382775 SimPal – Charity offering Sim Cards / phones to people living with cancer, disadvantaged by poor health or digital poverty       

]]> 2026-08-25 13:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018382775 Carers UK | Digital Resource for Carers andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018384103 Digital Resource for Carers – including info on Jointly App – useful videos, e-learning modules, practical guides & resources

]]> 2026-08-25 13:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4018384103 Lincolnshire Digital Health Toolkit andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4037615416 2026-09-08 11:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4037615416 Quickline andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4065704571 Digital Skills Programme

]]> 2026-09-23 08:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4065704571 Lincolnshire Care Association andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4065746180 This page is the place to look for digital resources and support relevant to the adult social care sector.

]]> 2026-09-23 09:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4065746180 TaylorITEX Boston andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4065763997 TaylorITEX CIC provide free courses in Boston.

At TaylorITEX CIC, they believe learning should be friendly, accessible, and practical. Whether you are improving your English, boosting your digital skills, or preparing for work, their courses are designed to help you grow at your own pace, with support every step of the way.

]]> 2026-09-23 09:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4065763997 Get Online Week - 19th-25th October 2026 andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087716509 From 19 to 25 October 2026, the Good Things Foundation is encouraging communities across the UK to raise awareness of digital inclusion and help ensure everyone can participate fully in our increasingly digital society.

]]> 2026-10-07 09:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087716509 Looking to Volunteer? Find a digital volunteer role in Lincolnshire andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087725194
The Lincolnshire Volunteering Platform is a free, county-wide digital service connecting volunteers with local opportunities and supporting organizations to recruit and manage volunteers.

]]> 2026-10-07 09:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087725194 Digital Champions in adult social care and how to introduce them - Gov.UK website andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087778478 Digital champions in adult social care and how to introduce them - useful information

]]> 2026-10-07 10:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087778478 Becoming a fully digitised care provider - Gov.UK andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087780973 Becoming a fully digitised care provider

What it means to be a fully digitised care provider, the benefits, and how this links to Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and inspections.

]]> 2026-10-07 10:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087780973 Guidelines for using AI in adult social care andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087782839 Using AI in adult social care

An introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) in adult social care and best practice for adult social care providers.

]]> 2026-10-07 10:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087782839 Digital social care records: choosing and implementing solutions - Gov.UK andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087786727 Digital social care records: choosing and implementing solutions

Help for adult social care providers when choosing and setting up digital social care records (DSCRs) software.

]]> 2026-10-07 10:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087786727 Choosing and managing software and IT suppliers as an adult social care provider - GOV.UK andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087788236 Guidelines for choosing and managing software and IT suppliers as an adult social care provider

]]> 2026-10-07 10:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087788236 Guidelines for setting up & using secure emails as an adult care provider - GOV.UK andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087789505 Setting up and using secure email as an adult social care provider

]]> 2026-10-07 10:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087789505 Guidelines for using smartphones and devices as an adult social care provider - GOV.UK andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087790694 Guidelines for using smartphones and devices as an adult social care provider

]]> 2026-10-07 10:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087790694 Guidelines for setting up your internet as an adult social care provider - GOV.UK andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087791975 Setting up your internet as an adult social care provider

]]> 2026-10-07 10:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4087791975 Take your first steps towards cyber resilience andreabriggs https://padlet.com/LVETTeam/xnu7cdhvbqekm6yf/wish/4107121297 Subscribe to your local Cyber Resilience Centre today and get expert cyber security guidance from trusted professionals, backed by policing and government. You will also gain access to fully funded Cyber PATH cyber security services designed to support your business on the journey towards cyber resilience.

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