Health & wellbeing
38% of adults use the internet to manage their physical health.
What about the 62% that don't? (UK Consumer Digital Index 2023)
Those in this group are already the most likely to experience health inequalities. Having the skills to use digital tools can help people take charge of their own health and make the right choices for them.
These resources can help you help others use the internet to manage health, improve their wellbeing and live healthier.
Browse all 'Health & wellbeing' resources
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A resource for addressing belief and trust barriers to using digital health services
With more and more health services going online, we know that some people feel worried about using digital health services.
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How to guide: Plan and develop community based digital health hub sessions
In this extensive guide, ambassador hub Lincs Digital detials ways to help people overcome barriers to using digital health tools and services.
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How to guide: Installing the NHS app
In this guide, ambassador hub Lincs Digital shares their experiences of helping people register on the NHS app.
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Digital inclusion in health and care
Key findings and guides from Good Things Foundations Widening Digital Inclusion programme to understand the barriers for people with accessing and using digital health services.
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Digital empowerment of refugee women
Guides and resources from the Red Cross Refugee women project, covering the basics of getting online to women's health issues.
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Digital exclusion and access healthcare for asylum seekers in England
A useful report highlighting the impact of digital exclusion on refugees in terms of health inequalities.