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A recent event where a 94 year old lady was unable to verify herself with Companies House because she had no suitable digital ID; no alternatives were appropriate she, therefore, resigned. This is not acceptable! We have approached Government for a response........

“For some people IT and IT equipment is liberating – for others, it is overwhelming. The increased use of it can prove discriminatory when ordinary people don’t have access to hardware and software that enables them to participate equally. The everyday need to scan codes or visit portals is a massive barrier to many. This support helps NTDF engage our demographic with 21st-century digital life, reducing exclusion and increasing confidence.”

A useful link: https://information-services.ed.ac.uk/help-consultancy/accessibility/creating-materials/social-media-accessibility-guidance

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Thursday, May 21, 2026, help us celebrate the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments without basic digital skills. Click the link to find out more: https://accessibility.day/ If you want support or advice on Assistive Technology & accessibility contact Park View Project 0191 466 1667

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The UK Government has confirmed that a free digital ID will be available to all UK citizens and legal residents, stored securely on your smartphone. The rollout is underway but not yet fully open to the public.

✔ Where you will sign up

You will sign up through GOV.UK, most likely using the following:

1. The GOV.UK App + Digital Wallet

The government announced a new GOV.UK Wallet inside the GOV.UK app, which will hold your digital ID (similar to Apple Wallet).This is where your digital ID card will appear once you sign up.

2. GOV.UK One Login

This statement refers to the basic level of need for everyone to participate equally in the online world:

Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS) — UK

The Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS) is a UK benchmark that defines what households need to be digitally included in contemporary society. It is not a luxury standard, but the agreed minimum required to participate safely and confidently in everyday digital life.

Official definition

A minimum digital living standard includes having accessible internet, adequate equipment, and the skills and knowledge people need. It is about being able to communicate, connect and engage with opportunities safely and with confidence. 

What the MDLS covers