When we talk about staying well this winter it is as important to remember what digital options and solutions are out there to help.We know it can be hard for a lot of people, both young and old to navigate or access the digital world. It might be troubles with access to devices or the internet. Motivation or feeling pressured to engage with a digital world with things progressively moving online. Or the fear of being scammed, judged or shamed for not having the confidence or skills to complete digital tasks safely. The important thing is that there are trusted, passionate people in your community ready to help you access the digital world.

In Gloucestershire we have more than 40 Digi Hubs and each has Digital Champions and who ready to offer free 1:1 friendly support with any digital need you may have. There are also lots of different digital tools to help support your health and wellbeing.

Useful links and resources

Forest of Dean voluntary sector

Forest Voluntary Action Forum

Find out more about how FVAF are helping people get online

Age UK

Age UK Gloucestershire

Working in the community to support older people, their families and carers.

Hub for digital exclusion

Gloucestershire Digital Hubs

Tackling digital exclusion across Gloucestershire

Muscle and joint problems

Get U Better

Digital support for muscle and joint problems

NHS App hosts medical records

NHS App

The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services

On Your Mind gloucestershire is a support finding service

On Your Mind Glos

Mental health support finder for young people aged up to 25

Lumi Nova is a digital game

Lumi Nova

Helping support skills for lifelong self-management of anxiety

DadPad application

DadPad

A guide for new dads; helping by giving knowledge and practical skills