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Person improving their digital skills by attending a DCW webinar

Mum says she’s ‘back to being me’ after laptop loan scheme ends 20 year wait for work
nursery worker talking to children

Laptop loan scheme helps single mum close in on dream nursery job
Shirmeen with a digital watch on her wrist

Why being online is so beneficial to others, and not just ourselves – Shirmeen’s Story
Headshot of Hafida.

Using the internet to learn English and re-connect with my culture – Hafida’s Story
College student smiles while holding her phone

My love for Social Media and how the internet is supporting my future - Melissa's Story
Older gentleman uses his mobile phone

Using the internet to support my work and fulfill my dreams - Shahsawar's Story
Older man at home with tablet device

Using the internet to build friendships and connections – Faris’s story
Young man with digital camera

Getting online to shatter negative stereotypes – David’s story
Older man in front of desk

The internet helped my family adapt to life in a new country – Awder’s story
Photo of PAVO befriending volunteers on zoom call

Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations launches digital befriending service
Older lady with red hair using smart phone

Merched Y Wawr keeps its members connected
Woman on sofa using laptop

Swansea Council for Voluntary Services offer vital digital lifeline during Covid-19 pandemic
football in stadium

Sporting memories used to tackle loneliness, depression and dementia
man using mobile phone

AbilityNet volunteers help people get the most from their tech at home

Retired linguist Margaret gets help to get online
Helping an older lady use a phone in the park

Mothers Union members become digital companions
A young woman helps an elderly man use a mobile phone.

Digital volunteer Caroline highlights the importance of supporting people to get online
Concentrated aged woman looking at her fitness tracker

Halo Leisure offers technological lifeline support to the digitally excluded
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DCW kit loan has significant impact on mental health services for older people
Digital Heroes - St Julians School`s pupils holding their prize

St Julian’s Primary School runs a Digital Leaders programme to support its most digitally-engaged
an elderly woman using her laptop

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers digital tools to tackle isolation and loneliness
Pentre Mawr Clwyd Alyn - elderly connecting through technology

Clwyd Alyn combines digital inclusion training with calming therapy and reminiscence
Close-up Of A Female's Hand With Smart Watch And Mobile

Swansea Bay Health tackle obesity and social isolation
man in blue jumper with tablet device

Powys Teaching Health Board Pain and Fatigue Management Centre
Digital heroes from Ysgol Borras meet residents from Cae Glo

Technology brings generations together in Wrexham
Ty Gwyn resident and staff member

Technology helps create a happy, friendly environment at Ty Gwyn Care Home

Photo of elderly woman talking online by her laptop

Disability Powys uses technology to keep people connected
Thumbnail of a video featuring Mary Newcis

Mary is a digital volunteer with NEWCIS
Ysgol Emmanuel e-cafe

Ysgol Emmanuel opens internet café to help its local community
Lady using VR headset at Age Well Bontnewydd

Residents at the Age Well Centre in Bontnewydd demonstrate the power of VR
Jack is a student volunteer with Discovery SVS

Student Jack puts a smile on people’s faces through his digital volunteering
Senior lady drinking water

Day centre users at Age Connects Torfaen try out tech to help them live safer and more independent lives
tablet device showing NHS live well website

Digital devices help people manage chronic pain and fatigue