Wolverhampton City Council is hosting free digital skills sessions across the city during Get Online Week, 19 to 23 October 2026. The campaign, led nationally by Good Things Foundation, is the UK's largest digital inclusion initiative.

The council's Digital Wolves trusted partner network is running activities designed to help residents use digital tools with greater confidence. Sessions focus on accessing essential services, finding work, managing money, looking after health and staying connected with family and community.

Sessions and venues

Global Diabetes Initiatives will host a Get Connected for Better Health session on Thursday 22 October, from 11am to 3pm at The Hub, Wolverhampton Railway Station (next door to Costa Coffee, WV1 1LE). The session will cover using digital tools to find reliable information about diabetes, hypertension and emotional wellbeing, downloading and navigating the NHS App, and practising video calls.

SNJ Centre, Dudley Road, WV2 3DR, is offering four sessions:

  • Men's group digital class: News, information and games online — Tuesday 20 October, 1pm to 3pm
  • NHS App, online safety and online shopping — Wednesday 21 October, 10am to 12pm
  • Sing & Swing session: How to make a playlist and search for lyrics — Thursday 22 October, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
  • Sewing Bees digital session — Friday 23 October, 11am to 1pm

The Gujarati Centre, Mander Street, WV3 0JZ, will host a shopping online safety and NHS App session on Monday 19 October, 11am to 1pm.

Shri Krishna Temple, Penn Road, WV3 0DU, has an NHS App, online safety and shopping session on Tuesday 20 October, 7pm to 9pm.

Additional support available

Free public computers and Wi-Fi are available at all 16 Wolverhampton libraries. Residents should check opening times with their local library before visiting.

The council's trusted partner network includes 91 organisations supporting people who may face digital exclusion, including disabled people, refugees, people from ethnic minority communities, residents on low incomes, older people and those receiving support from social care services.

Councillor Jeszemma Howl, Cabinet Member for Governance and Digital, said: "Digital skills and access are increasingly important in everyday life, whether people are looking for work, managing their money, accessing council and health services or keeping in touch with family and friends. Get Online Week is a valuable opportunity for residents to find friendly, practical support in trusted community settings and to build confidence at their own pace."

For more information about digital inclusion support and opportunities in Wolverhampton, visit DigitalWolves and Good Things Foundation websites.