Liverpool City Region have developed an initiative, the Digital Inclusion Network, to tackle this problem. Their website explains why this is important:

"Hundreds of thousands of individuals across LCR are 'digitally excluded'. This means they may not have access to the internet, the right equipment, appropriate digital skills, or be able to afford to go online. Enabling individuals to digitally take part in their communities, engage with family, or access online support services (such as NHS Digital or Government Services) is essential for ensuring our residents can make the most of a modern digital life."