Get Online Week 2025
Annie Mannion | 15 Sep 2025
Get Online Week, taking place from 20 - 26 October 2025, helps raise awareness of the benefits of getting online, and highlights that there are many digitally excluded people who are disconnected due to lack of access or skills.
As a charity that strives to ensure and promote digital inclusion in all we do, AbilityNet is thrilled to be a digital ambassador for Get Online Week, which is now in its 18th year!
Ideas and events to boost digital skills
Get Online Week has a target of reaching 28,000 digitally excluded people to help them understand and experience how getting online can help them become happier, healthier and better off.
This year, we’re asking you to #ShareOneThing you're doing to help shine a light on the importance of digital inclusion, whether you take to your socials or start a conversation internally.
Get Online Week empowers tens of thousands of people with the skills and means to use the internet safely, confidently & affordably. This is only made possible through free local events hosted by community organisations across the UK.
How can you promote digital inclusion this upcoming Get Online Week?
1. Watch and share a free webinar
During our free webinar, How to use your digital device to help with mobility and dexterity - with Parkinson's UK, taking place on Wednesday 17 September, expert AbilityNet Disability Consultant, Lizi Green, shares ideas for adjustments, apps and online sites that can help with common mobility and dexterity issues.
John Pettigrew from Parkinson's UK also highlights tech that can have a positive influence on tremors related to Parkinson's.
During Get Online Week itself, we hosted a free webinar Simple ways to get online and feel less isolated.
In the session, our experts shared how to turn isolation into connection, with ideas for apps, online communities and tools to help beat loneliness.
2. Learn essential digital skills for free
As part of AbilityNet's partnerships with both BT Group and Capgemini, we're offering free sessions for older, disabled or digitally excluded people to boost their digital knowledge.
From learning how to get on the internet, to booking a GP appointment, and staying safer online, or joining a video call and banking online, pick up essential digital skills at friendly free in-person sessions across the UK.
Get support at sessions across the UK
Get support in Telford and Wrekin
3. Check out My Computer My Way
Search our My Computer My Way site for simple 'how to' guides to make your device easier to use. The guides offer step by step instructions on how to adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs.
4. Help others get online
Can you help us change the lives of people experiencing digital exclusion? Get involved this Get Online Week! Become an AbilityNet Tech Volunteer - you don't need to be a tech guru! Share your spare time to help people in your community learn basic computer skills.
Typical help requests for a volunteer include:
- Helping someone set up an email account
- Showing someone how to use online video calling via WhatsApp or Zoom
- Setting up a new device and connecting it to the internet
- Giving advice on anti-virus protection and internet safety
- Changing basic device settings to make it easier to us
Why is Get Online Week important?In the UK today...
7.9 million people lack basic digital skills to use technology and the
internet.
52% of UK adults don’t have essential digital skills for work.
3.7 million families are below the minimum digital living standard.
Millions still face barriers to digital confidence - from fear of AI to not
feeling safe online.
People who are disconnected due to lack of access or skills are
digitally excluded. They’re locked out of our modern society and often
experience loneliness, social & financial exclusion and poor health
outcomes.
AbilityNet can help with any tech queries from older people and disabled adults, so do get in touch with us for support.
5. Watch bitesize videos (or share them with your relatives!)
Would you, or someone you know, like to know more about how the online world enhance your life? Watch and share short instructional videos aimed at boosting digital skills among older people. View all the short videos via the playlist on AbilityNet's YouTube channel.
You can help us change the lives of people experiencing digital exclusion. Get involved this Get Online Week 2025!
How AbilityNet can help you
AbilityNet also provides a range of free services to help disabled people and older people.
- Call our free tech helpline on 0300 180 0028.
- Access free factsheets about technology. Topics include voice recognition and keyboard alternatives.
- My Computer My Way: a free interactive guide to all the accessibility features built into current desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
AbilityNet accessibility services
- Speak to our experts
- View our accessibility products and services
- Access free technology webinars
- Book onto an online training course
Support AbilityNet
If you're able to help us help others please donate to AbilityNet
