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Bexley’s Digital Inclusion Network was launched in 2020 to bring together the local authority, local NHS Trusts and voluntary sector to work together strategically to address digital inclusion needs across the borough. A network of Digital Champions, hosted by voluntary organisations, help people who for a variety of reasons struggle to access services digitally.

Bexley Mencap have worked to improve access to healthcare for people with a learning disability, with a particular focus on digital access. People with a learning disability worked with Mencap to give their ideas on what the barriers to healthcare are and what could improve access for people with a learning disability in Bexley. This partnership work has meant a shared focus on equity of access and an understanding of the challenges faced by some groups of society who are excluded due to issues accessing technology. Mencap have developed a toolkit for other groups to follow up on their work and currently Bexley Deaf Centre are following up on an access project linked to this.