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Digital Inclusion Project
United Kingdom · Grangemouth · Local · See the United Kingdom profile
The organisation has two initiatives which are designed to help those who are digitally excluded to be able to access online services. They offer computer workshops which teach service users the basics of using a computer and how they can use them to apply for a job, book a GP ap
Details
- Maturity
- Established
- Promoter
- Forth Valley Migrant Support Network — website
- Type
- Service
- Status
- Ongoing
- Target groups
- Migrants, Unemployed and those facing social problems, Elderly people
- Period
- 2009-09-30
- Keywords
- digital inclusion, migrant, employment
Context
The Forth Valley Migrant Support Network runs a Digital Inclusion service born out of the frustrations faced by migrant workers in Scotland using existing (often automated) public services, which slow settlement, paperwork and access to essentials like insurance, travel and utilities. The service is aimed primarily at migrants whose first language is not English, but is also open to anyone needing help, including elderly people and those with additional needs.
Objectives
To help people who are digitally excluded access online services — for example applying for a job, booking a GP appointment, and completing shopping or banking online.
Activities
Two initiatives are offered: a Job Club and Computer Workshops, which teach service users the basics of using a computer and how to use it for everyday online tasks. The project was funded by Awards for All Scotland (the Big Lottery Fund).
Conclusions
The source record states explicitly that no formal evaluation of the initiative has been carried out.
Implementation
- Indicative cost
- Low (< €50k)
- Time to results
- Short (< 1 year)
- Staffing & skills
- Job Club and Computer Workshop facilitators (not individually itemised in source; 'operational_staff' recorded as unspecified)
Conditions for success
- Funding via Awards for All Scotland (Big Lottery Fund)
- Local venue accessible to migrant and elderly populations
- Support tailored to users whose first language is not English
Commonly funded by
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Data sources
Where this practice's information was retrieved from, and when.
- MEDICI / Digital Inclusion Atlas — accessed 2026-06-14
- Practice website — accessed 2026-06-14
- Information source — accessed 2026-06-14
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