Events and training
100% Digital Leeds host regular events bringing together organisations locally and nationally who want to do more to support the digital inclusion of their communities. Upcoming events and videos of previous events can be found on the 100% Digital Leeds website.
‘Meeting Virtually’ training session
This Leeds Health and Care Academy workshop looks at the different elements of face-to-face meetings, and how they translate virtually and in a hybrid setting. The session will provide a space to stop and explore current activity, and look into best practice for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings, as well as looking at what we should be avoiding.
This session is suitable for anybody currently facilitating meetings, whether they’re large, small, virtual or hybrid. This session will be repeated on a quarterly basis. Leeds Health and Care Academy is open to anyone from the health and care workforce, including third sector.
Thursday 6th October, 9:30am - 11:20am
Register your interest by completing this form.
‘Leading Virtually’ training session
These Leeds Health and Care Academy workshops support learning around managing and leading teams both virtually and in a hybrid environment. The main focus of these workshops is the sharing of best practice in relation to the management of individuals, the management of team dynamics, and management of change and ambiguity.
Leeds Health and Care Academy is open to anyone from the health and care workforce, including third sector.
Wednesday 10th August 9:30am - 11:30am
Thursday 3rd October 9:30am - 11:30am
Book online at Eventbrite.
Support for individuals
See our website for curated lists of digital inclusion signposting opportunities, tools and resources for the individuals you’re looking to support - perfect for signposting. To have your service included in our support pages so others can make use of or refer in to it contact us
Digital inclusion support for unpaid carers
Free one-to-one digital support to empower unpaid carers to feel confident using technology. Carers Leeds can provide support to help people gain confidence in using smart phones, tablets and laptops; as well as helping people learn how to access internet services. Find out more about the support available.
- Accessing and using equipment and devices to get online
- SIM cards with internet data
- Support to help you to become confident using technology
- Support in using different apps or programmes such as games, online shopping, video calling and online banking
- Support in accessing online support groups and events
Carers Advice Line: 0113 380 4300
Carers Advice Email: advice@carersleeds.org.uk
Digital Drop in at The Old Fire Station
Pop in for support with technology e.g. mobile apps, emails, online banking. Any digital queries & questions welcome.
Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Old Fire Station , Gipton Approach, Leeds LS9 6NL
Digital Services at Burmantofts Senior Action
BSA offer drop in sessions, 1-to-1 help, training and assist with access to tablets, smart phones, laptop and data. The BSA team are on hand if you need help in any of these areas.
Breakfast Club & Digital Drop-In: Mondays, 11:00am -1:00pm
Start the week the right way by sharing a hot drink and a sandwich, toast or muffins with friends at the BSA office. Starts 15th August. There is time to ask any questions about digital and to try out devices and use the internet while you are here.
Refreshment charge: £1.50
Digital One-to-One Sessions: Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm
If you need some one-to-one support with any tech-related or online questions, you can come to the offices and we’ll help you with any issues you may have, like setting up a new phone, signing up for email, making video calls etc. Call to make an appointment or drop in if you’re happy to wait. Free Admission.
Burmantofts Senior Action, Lower Ground Floor, 75A Stoney Rock Lane Leeds LS9 7TB
List of best apps for managing multiple sclerosis
AbilityNet has curated a list of apps useful to people with MS including tracking medication, meeting others to find support, game apps to boost cognition, mindfulness options to increase calmness and fitness apps. All apps are available for both Android and Apple unless otherwise stated. And, all apps are free unless otherwise stated, with occasional subscription options for more features.
Leeds Digital Careers Festival: Tech, Coffee and Chat Mornings
Come and join us at our friendly workshops for advice and support on all things digital
Getting around your computer or smartphone - Drop in, 10th August 10am-12pm
The Compton Centre Community Hub, Harehills, LS9 7BG
How to get on the internet and use it - Drop in, 11th August 10am-12pm
Dewsbury Road Community Hub, LS11 6PF
How to setup, use and manage social media - Drop in, 12th August 10am-12pm
Armley Community Hub, LS12 1UQ
Coding for digital careers - Please book, 15th August 10am-12am
Leeds City College, Printworks Campus, Hunslet Road, LS10 1JY
Digital skills for life and work - Please book, 15th August 10am-12pm
Leeds City College, Printworks Campus, Hunslet Road, LS10 1JY
Tech workshop - Drop in, 26th August, 10am–12pm
The Reginald Centre Community Hub, Chapeltown, LS7 3EX
Introduction to coding - Please book, 30th August 11am-1pm
Seacroft Community Hub, Deacon House, LS14 6NX
Coding for digital careers - Please book, 30th August, 10am-12pm
Leeds City College, Printworks Campus, Hunslet Road, LS10 1JY
Digital skills for life and work - Please book, 30th August, 10am-12pm
Leeds City College, Printworks Campus, Hunslet Road, LS10 1JY
How to keep yourself and your family safe online - Please book, 6th September 10am-12pm
Seacroft Community Hub, Deacon House, LS14 6NX
To book please email esemployers@leeds.gov.uk
Support for organisations
See our website for curated lists of digital inclusion tools and resources to support you to embed digital inclusion within your organisation. If you would like to recommend a resource be added to our support pages so others can make use of or refer in to it contact us
Join the National Databank
Good Things Foundation is working with Virgin Media O2, Vodafone and Three to make sure no one is left without an internet connection.
If your organisation supports people who can’t afford broadband at home and struggle to pay for mobile phone contracts or top ups, you can register to get free mobile data SIMS and vouchers to distribute to people who need them.
The UK National Databank was set up for organisations that are members of the Online Centres Network. If you’re not a member yet, it’s free and easy to get involved.
There are lots of organisations in Leeds signed up to the National Databank, it would be fantastic to see even more!
How to get involved
Step 1 - Join the Online Centres Network
Step 2 - Register for the National Databank
Step 3 - Start distributing mobile data SIMS and vouchers to people in your community who meet the criteria
Funding opportunities
100% Digital Leeds are keen to support the development of any funding bids with a digital inclusion element, or to help you embed digital inclusion throughout your project. If you would like support contact us
UK Healthy Heart Grant
Up to £10,000 to community groups and new, innovative local projects that promote a healthy heart and help reduce the risk of developing heart disease in Yorkshire and Humber. More information and to apply.
Deadline: Monday 15th August
International Day of Older People 2022 Community Event Grants
Community groups and organisations can now apply for grants of up to £300 to run an event to celebrate International Day of Older People (IDOP) in Leeds. The IDOP theme this year is ‘The resilience and contributions of older women.’
See the IDOP 2022 grants pack for details of what you can apply to do, and how to apply.
100% Digital Leeds are keen to support any applications with a digital inclusion element, including those that will give older people and organisations supporting older people the opportunity to engage with digital in fun and creative ways.
Deadline: Monday 22nd August
Stay Well this Winter Grants
Leeds Community Foundation has launched the 2022 Stay Well This Winter Grants with funding from Leeds City Council Public Health. The grants will support a range of community-based projects in Leeds.
Applicants should target support to vulnerable people who are most at risk of becoming unwell over winter, due to cold and severe weather. Projects should take place during the winter of 2022-23.
This is a great opportunity to develop your digital inclusion offer to best support those in need this winter, contact us to chat through your ideas or receive support with your bid.
Grants can be £500 to £2,500 for local and city-wide projects
More info and apply here
Deadline: 18th August 2022
Surveys
How are you doing, Leeds?
These are tough times dealing with post-pandemic recovery and now financial worries. Pressure on mental health and care services is increasing but you can help to shape future provision in Leeds in just a few minutes.
Go to the Leeds Health & Care Partnership’s survey “How are you doing, Leeds?” and tell us what you think.
Whether you have used services yourself, are a carer or friend of somebody with lived experience of mental health or have other ways of looking after your mental health, we want to hear from you.
You can do the survey from home or by visiting one of the city’s community or digital hubs or libraries.
The survey closes on 15 September 2022.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals: Website Survey
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are improving their website, and you can help by completing this short survey. Your feedback will help the team to design a better website so that everyone can find the information that they need.
This survey shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes to complete and closes on 12th August.
The 100% Digital Leeds team are keen to hear from any organisations delivering in Leeds to people who are more likely to be digitally excluded. We will work with you to help you better understand the digital inclusion needs of your communities and embed digital inclusion awareness, support, and signposting, throughout your service to make it as inclusive as possible. To find out more contact us
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