The Digital Exclusion Risk Atlas (DERA) is a new interactive analytical tool designed to help identify, understand and address patterns of digital exclusion across England.

Digital exclusion is shaped by multiple overlapping factors that influence people’s ability to access, afford and engage with digital services. The Atlas brings together a range of datasets into a single Digital Exclusion Risk Index, visualised through an interactive heatmap. This enables users to explore where digital exclusion may be occurring and supports more targeted action to reduce digital barriers and improve equitable access to healthcare services.

The Atlas has been developed to support data-informed decision-making, helping local systems better understand digital inequality and design interventions that prevent digital transformation from inadvertently widening health inequalities.

What to Expect at the Session

During this webinar we will:

• Introduce the Digital Exclusion Risk Atlas and its purpose

• Explain the methodology behind the Digital Exclusion Risk Index

• Demonstrate the interactive Atlas and its key features

• Explore how the tool can support planning, service design and targeted interventions

• Provide an opportunity to ask questions and share reflections

Who Is It For?

This session is intended for colleagues and partners involved in:

• Health inequalities and population health

• Digital transformation and digital inclusion

• Data analytics and intelligence

• Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and Integrated Care Boards (ICB)

• Local authorities and public health teams

• NHS programme teams and system partners working to improve equitable access to services

What Is in It for You?

By attending this session you will:

• Gain early insight into a new national tool supporting digital inclusion

• Understand how digital exclusion patterns can be identified and explored through data

• Learn how the Atlas can support local decision-making and targeted interventions

• Explore how the tool can be used to support service planning and reduce health inequalities

• Have the opportunity to engage with the team and provide feedback

Please note that registrations will close on 13 April 2026. The webinar joining link will be shared with all registered participants by 14 April 2026, or earlier where possible.

Questions about this event?

Name: healthcare inequalities team

Email: england.healthinequalities@nhs.net

Telephone: 0000000000