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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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.
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Health service apps
This article highlights some of the features of the official health service apps that people can use to stay well, get well, and manage their health.
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Online clubs for older people - social and digital support
In this guide, an Online Club could refer to any regular online meeting for older people on a video calling platform, like Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams. The aim is to get people together remotely and reduce social isolation.
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Using digital playlists for nostalgia and respite
How digital playlists can be used to support people living with dementia, triggering emotions and memories.