Digital Literacy Knowledge Hub
What is Digital Literacy?
Digital Literacy is often defined as "those capabilities that fit someone for living, learning, working, participating and thriving in a digital society" (Health Education England). Technology is all around us and affects our everyday lives. It includes skills like being able to send and receive emails, to safely use internet banking, and being able to search for quality information online. It is more important than ever that NHS staff have the appropriate level of digital skills to fully participate and engage with our digital society.
Video: What is digital literacy and why is it important to the health and social care workforce? |
Further help and adviceIf you want a safe space to use these online resources, with someone on hand to help if you get stuck, you can use the computers in the Library, New Alderley House. The library is staffed Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm and the staff are happy to help you. Computers are usually available for you to drop-in, or you can ring ahead to book one: 01625 66 1362 or email: [email protected]. |
NEW: Digital Upskilling App
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Our new web app is designed to help you improve your digital skills. With information about:
The app is designed for use on mobile, but can be accessed on any device by scanning the QR code or clicking the link to the right. |
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Digital skills training at public libraries
Free digital skills courses are available at Macclesfield and Crewe Libraries, and at Congleton Learning Centre, run by Springboard.
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User guides
A library of 'how do I?' guides allows you to learn new skills and find answers to specific queries you may have with regards to using the computer and Office applications. For example, using Word, Excel, Outlook email, logging onto the computer, surfing the Internet and much more. Click here for more information. |
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Office 365
East Cheshire NHS Trust has migrated to Office 365. Find out about the new features with these guides and videos.
- 365 Knowledge Hub: available for NHS staff in Cheshire and Merseyside, providing free access to online learning to help enhance your digital skills.
- Microsoft 365 training: free training on all the Microsoft Office apps/programs, direct from Microsoft.
- Outlook: learn more about using the features in Outlook email.
- OneDrive: video training on how to use your cloud-based OneDrive.
- Stream (videos): Get started with Microsoft Stream.
Free Microsoft Office online tutorials - brush up on your Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook skills. These are delivered in short, easy to understand sections, with examples to download and work books to follow. The courses are available from absolute beginner level through to advanced. Tutorials are also available on basic computing skills, email, using social media and much more. |