Digital Futures For Good
Digital Futures for Good is a new in-depth conversation series that imagines a nation without digital exclusion, focusing on the transformational potential of innovative initiatives and policymaking.
Digital Futures For Good is a new series where our guests look to a future with no digital exclusion. Our Chief Executive, Helen Milner sits down with thought leaders, policy makers and experts to highlight best practices in digital inclusion and find out what they think should be done to fix the digital divide.
So far, we have spoken to Baroness Dido Harding and Baroness Anna Healy, who sit on the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee, fresh from the publication of their report into digital exclusion and the cost of living, dotcom entrepreneur and former Digital Champion, Baroness Martha Lane Fox, and food bank charity, Trussell Trust’s Chief Executive, Emma Revie.
This series has been made possible thanks to our strategic partners Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 and Nominet.
Digital Futures for Good: Healthcare and digital inclusion
For this episode, our CEO Helen Milner interviewed Minal Bakhai, Director of Primary Care Transformation at NHS England and Dr Sam Shah, Director of Digital Development at NHS England. The event will have a first look at this interview, with on-the-ground context about digital inclusion and transformation in healthcare provided by our expert commentators: Katie Dowson, Director of Digital South Yorkshire ICB and our own Dr Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement at Good Things Foundation.
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Digital Futures for Good: General Election Special with the National Digital Inclusion Network
In our General Election Special, we heard from members of the National Digital Inclusion Network about their work in communities across the UK. They spoke about the issues people they support face, and why we need to act now on digital inclusion. We were joined by our expert commentators: FutureDotNow's Liz Williams and PublicFirst's Vinous Ali for an enlightening pre-polling day conversation.
Watch the full episodeDigital Futures for Good with Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham
Filmed before the General Election announcement, we spoke to Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham and featured our expert commentator, Dana Haidan, Virgin Media O2.
Watch the expert commentaryDigital Futures for Good with dotcom entrepreneur and Digital Champion, Martha Lane Fox
"The Prime Minister] can do less than some people will imagine, but the thing they can do is keep it [digital inclusion] a priority top of mind of their cabinet. We are building a modern Britain and that means using the tools of the modern age to make sure no one is left behind, that we have put modern technologies at the helm." A tireless advocate for digital inclusion, Martha remains optimistic about what can be achieved with focused leadership and action.
Watch the expert commentaryDigital Futures for Good with Trussell Trust CEO, Emma Revie
Trussell Trust's vision is for a UK without the need for food banks. They are working towards a just, compassionate future, where no one should have the use a food bank to get by. Emma and Helen's discussion will cover the intersectional links between those living in poverty, including food poverty and data and digital poverty.
Watch the expert commentaryDigital Futures for Good with Baroness Dido Harding and Baroness Anna Healy
Baroness Dido Harding and Baroness Anna Healy shared their experience as part of the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee, exploring digital exclusion and the cost of living crisis - and their visit to Digital Inclusion Hub, Skills Enterprise. They discuss their visions for a future Government when it comes to fixing the digital divide
Watch the expert commentaryA General Election has been called, but our work doesn’t end here
Over the year, we will be hosting multiple interviews, and events – giving you the chance to feed into the conversation about how best we can fix the digital divide – together.
If you have any thoughts or comments, why not get in touch with us?
Your feedback may be included in our report, wrapping up the series at the end of the year, or we may ask our up-coming guests your burning questions.