Health inequalities – keeping young people at the centre.
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 22nd February 2023
Digital health and social care tools support people to stay well, self manage and increase independence.
Access to such tools, and having the support, skills and confidence to use them are all key factors in achieving digital inclusion. The digital ambition that ‘no one is left behind’ is particularly important for young people, as digital health and social care tools have the capability to enhance and increase individuals access to health and care services which could assist people, the next generation, to live well for longer.
Are young people already digitally included?
It is important that assumptions are not made regarding young people and digital technologies. Some young people experience digital poverty and digital exclusion, and for others digital literacy can be a barrier to accessing appropriate health and social care support. Young people need to be educated and supported to increase their confidence and abilities to access digital tools.
Digital services need to be accessible, appropriate and meet the health and social care needs of young people. The Scottish Government Digital Health and Care Team are currently working with Young Scot (parallel to the ALLIANCE’s Digital Citizen Panel activity) to engage with young people and hear their views and opinions. Their input will help influence and shape the design and delivery of digital health and care services. By working in partnership with citizens, services can be coproduced, ensuring they are fit for purpose.
What is the ALLIANCE doing for young people?
The Discover Digital programme is currently supporting two organisations who are working directly with young people to identify the key barriers to accessing digital health and social care tools and seeking solutions to overcome them. Articulate Cultural Trust, supports Scotland’s most vulnerable young people, specifically those who are or have experienced care, homeless, seeking asylum, at risk, or living in poverty in our most challenged communities and Tailor Ed Foundation works supporting autistic children, young people and their families.
Digital technologies have brought benefits for many young people, including improved access and convenience. It is important that we continue to readdress barriers to digital inclusion and work with young people to provide high quality digital services.
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