About Get Online Week 2026
Get online Week is about helping people all over the country feel confident in the digital world. This could mean learning how to apply for a job, manage money, or talk to family and friends online.
Good Things Foundation aims to help thousands of people discover:
the benefits of being online
confidence online and using the internet
Get Online Week in Wakefield
In Wakefield, the Council and local organisations are working together to provide events and learning sessions during Get Online Week.
The sessions will help people across Wakefield, Council staff and local organisations to:
access and use digital tools
improve their digital skills
feel more confident online
stay safe online
To find out what's happening in Wakefield during Get Online Week 2026, take a look at our list of events:
Monday 19 October 2026
Research Your Family History Online
Wakefield Library
09:30am – 17:00pm
IT and Biscuits: Digital Inclusion Session
Featherstone Rovers Foundation
09:30am – 11:00am
Digital Drop In
Normanton Library
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Health and Wellbeing Checks and Digital Signposting
Pinderfields Hospital Atrium
10:00am – 15:00pm
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Guided Job Search (Step Up)
Pontefract Library
11:30am – 12:30pm
Digital Drop In
South Elmsall Library
14:00pm – 15:00pm
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Guided Job Search (Step Up)
Wakefield Library
11:30am – 12:30pm
Digital Drop in
Wakefield Library
10:00am – 11:30am
VR – Explore Pontefract’s Hidden Hermitage
Pontefract Library
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Code Club
Pontefract Library
16:30pm – 17:30pm
Thursday 22 October 2026
Code Club
Normanton Library
16:00pm – 17:00pm
Code Club
Wakefield Library
16:00pm – 17:00pm
Friday 23 October 2026
Research Your Family History Online
Normanton Library
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Research Your Family History Online
Pontefract Library
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Digital Drop In
Pontefract Library
15:00pm – 16:00pm
Digital Drop In
South Elmsall Library
15:00pm – 16:00pm
Saturday 24 October 2026
Research Your Family History Online
Pontefract Library
10:00am – 13:00 pm
10 useful resources to help you get online
We've put together 10 useful resources to help you develop your digital skills, improve accessibility, stay safe online and build your confidence.
Learn My Way
Learn My Way is a free online platform that helps people develop basic digital skills and build confidence using the internet.
It can help you learn the skills you need to use online services, find work and stay in touch with family and friends.
Get Safe Online: Self Help Centre
https://www.getsafeonline.org/selfhelpcentre/
Get Safe Online provides free, easy-to-use tools to help you protect yourself, your family, your finances, your devices and your workplace from fraud and other online harms.
Internet Matters: social media guide
https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/apps-and-platforms/social-media/
Find information about the social media platforms children and young people use and learn how you can help them use these platforms safely.
AbilityNet: My Computer My Way
https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/
My Computer My Way provides simple, step-by-step guides to help you adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your accessibility needs.
Action Fraud
https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/
Report Fraud provides information and support to help you report fraud, scams and cybercrime.
MoneyHelper
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en
MoneyHelper provides free, impartial guidance to help you manage your money. It includes guides, tools and calculators covering topics such as everyday money, benefits, pensions and debt.
Hub of Hope
Hub of Hope is a mental health support directory that can help you find services in your area, whether you're looking for support for yourself or someone else.
National Cyber Security Centre
The National Cyber Security Centre provides free guidance and resources to help you protect yourself, your family and your business online.
Be My Eyes
https://www.bemyeyes.com/bme-app/
Be My Eyes is an app that supports people who are blind or have low vision. Users can access real-time visual assistance through AI and a global network of volunteers.
Google Lens
Google Lens uses technology to help you understand and explore the world around you. It can translate text, read text aloud and help identify things such as plants, animals and objects.
What happened during Get Online Week 2025
Local organisations took part in our 2025 campaign, helping people develop their digital skills and confidence. Here are some examples of the difference they made.
BHA for Equality: Wakefield Digital Inclusion Session
BHA for Equality delivered a digital inclusion session for people living with HIV. The session helped participants build their digital skills and confidence while providing opportunities for peer support and social connection.
Reflections CIC: Getting Online Initiative
Reflections CIC delivered a series of daily digital support sessions based on each person's individual needs and goals. This meant people received practical support that was relevant to them.
"The event was well received, with participants valuing the opportunity to discuss the barriers they face in accessing healthcare and digital services, both with our team and with one another. The session also helped strengthen social connections, contributing to improved wellbeing and a greater sense of community."
"All participants reported feeling more confident using their devices to access NHS services. They also expressed that additional sessions would further develop their skills and confidence."
Jeni, BHA
One participant received support from a BHA support worker to download and log in to the NHS App. By the end of the session, they felt more confident using the app independently to manage their health.
"We supported five clients to set up email accounts for the first time and helped three clients register for online banking services. Participants also gained confidence in using computers, many of whom had little or no previous experience."
"Having access to email has opened up new opportunities for our clients, including access to online banking and other digital services. As a result, they have become more confident using computers and mobile devices in everyday life."
Georgia, Reflections Yorkshire CIC
Reflections CIC also helped people set up online Universal Credit accounts. This meant they could find information and manage their claims online instead of relying on the phone.
This saved them time and helped them feel more confident using online services independently.
Get involved in Get Online Week 2027
Do you help people in Wakefield develop their digital skills?
Perhaps you work with people who find using the internet difficult, or you're part of a group that helps people learn how to use computers, smartphones or other digital services.
We'd love you to get involved.
Get Online Week takes place every year, and there are lots of ways you can take part. You could:
run an event or learning session
share useful digital tips and advice
help people develop their digital skills
tell people about Get Online Week
If you'd like to get involved in Get Online Week 2027, email wakefielddigitalinclusion@wakefield.gov.uk and talk to our team about how you can take part.