It was 2021, the country was in lockdown and everything in Simon Hobbs’ world had turned upside down. Forced to give up his job as a primary school teacher due to mental health struggles, the then 50-year-old from Swanage had reached the lowest moment of his life. But fast-forward two years later, thanks to amazing… Read more How digital opened a whole new world for Simon
In February, we reported to Dorset Council Cabinet the progress we have been making with our ambition to create a digital council in a digital place. We explained how we will support our refreshed Council Plan, with emphasis on cabinet commitment 10, which focuses on Digital Innovation and helping Dorset Council to become a more… Read more Progress towards our digital vision
As an organisation one of our top priorities is to be digital council in a digital place. We pride ourselves on being both a good employer and a supporter of local businesses – and with our local discount scheme we’re able to do both. And thanks to digital, we have found a very easy way… Read more How digital and council employees are helping to boost the local economy
Dorset Council has once again shown itself to be a leader in digital services after securing two major levelling up grants to support this work. We are just one of eight local authorities to be chosen to help pilot a new national initiative called Future Councils. Receiving £750,000 from the Local Digital arm of the… Read more Dorset Council awarded £1 million for digital initiatives that will help improve services for residents and businesses
Dorset’s finest female engineers, IT experts and tech professionals have launched a new group to showcase the work they do and give women a stronger voice in the world of technology. The new group, Women in Tech Dorset, held its first gathering at BAE System Digital Intelligence’s cutting-edge STEP Centre in Christchurch. More than 50… Read more Dorset’s women in technology join forces to launch a new support group
Communications and engagement manager Tony McDougal has been involved with the Dorset Care Record since its launch 5 years ago. In his farewell piece, he highlights the triumphs and frustrations encountered on the shared care record’s journey. It’s been an amazing five years. A privilege to provide the communications, engagement and at times, training, for… Read more Fixing eyes on the goal
An internationally renowned IT company that usually works with young people in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) is now introducing new events for adults here in Dorset. CGI has teamed up with #DigitalDorset to offer a free STEM camp for any adult who wants to feel more confident about using the internet. The event,… Read more Free internet workshop for Dorset residents
A team of our digital experts and social workers joined forces with the government to look at how digital innovation could help transform adult social care. At the heart of this work, which saw us work with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), was asking our residents and carers how the service could… Read more How digital and understanding people’s needs could help transform adult social care
Meet Sarah Cooley, Sarah works at Magna Housing, a Dorset-based Housing Association. Sarah regularly works with Dorset residents who have never been online. Completing our free embedded digital champion (EDC) training has made a big difference to her, and she’d recommend it to anyone considering taking part. “I completed the EDC training a few months… Read more Meet Sarah, an embedded digital champion helping people get online
People who received a device for Christmas and are unsure how to use it are being urged to call on Dorset’s volunteer digital champions for help. Dorset Council has a team of volunteers who provide both face-to-face and over-the-phone support to anyone who needs help with technical issues – including how to use and set… Read more Dorset’s Digital Champions can help people use their Christmas gadget gifts
