Advice & Support
Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion
What we do
We are a small team who are working throughout the hospital with the aim of making sure that no one is digitally excluded from receiving support and treatment whilst in the hospital.
We have a presence at the Community Wellbeing Hub in the Atrium, work alongside the Family Liaison service during ward visits, and meet with referred patients. Our contributions also extend to initiatives such as Hospital at Home, Cancer Prehab, and new technology projects.
What we can help with
- Accessing Wi-Fi whilst in hospital
- Sourcing devices / services for people who cannot afford them
- Signposting to community services
- Training/ exploring how to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop to help support your health journey
- Setting up and using the NHS app
- Finding apps / websites which might help you with healthcare and looking after yourself, including befriending services etc.
- Onboarding patients to use self-monitoring devices whilst in Hospital at Home
- Video calling with inpatients to home or other patients in the hospital
- Keeping safe online
We understand that using technology can be difficult and sometimes even intimidating, so the service we offer is kind, confidential and judgement-free.
If you would like to be referred to our service, then please fill out this form:
Contact us
To find out more about what the service does, please contact us:
Email: ruh-tr.digital.inclusion@nhs.net
Mobile: 07350 395425
