On this page you will find:
Access to devices and support
- Tablet Lending Library - Digital Communities Partners have priority access to the Tablet Lending Library, you can refer individuals or request a project loan to help with your digital inclusion projects.
- Device help (external link) is a searchable website created by Vodafone UK to give people access to device guides and manuals.
Basic digital skills support for residents
- Digital Wigan webpages offer advice and information on how to get online and where to gain digital skills
- TechMates support and Tea Party sessions are available to all digitally excluded wigan borough residents.
- Learn My Way is a helpful online learning website to teach people valuable digital skills covering the basics, including using tablet devices, computers, online safety and more.
- Free Online Learning at GCFGlobal contains free, self-paced online courses on technology, work and core skills.
Training opportunities and knowledge sharing
- Become a TechMate volunteer - our TechMates project offers great opportunities for volunteers including experience working with people to help them gain digital skills and confidence and a TechMates Level 3 AQA qualification
- Request digital training and support - our digital inclusion team are here to support you in your digital inclusion journey by offering access to training and support
- Share your knowledge and support - do you have training or support to offer to the Digital Communities Partnership?
Health, wellbeing and accessibility tools and resources
Further digital learning
Share what you know
We've put together a range of resources for you to access, however these webpages are also a shared endeavour - all partners are welcome to share best practice and knowledge to help grow the resources available and encourage support for the network.