Walsall Connected Annual Report - Year Four - Resident support and demographic information
To better understand the diverse needs of the community, key indicators of digital access and support across the borough were analysed.
- 45% of supported residents had no access to digital services or limited access or data.
- More than 1,700 supported residents declared that they were registered disabled.
- 51% received digital support, access or upskilling.
- 76% were supported or correctly signposted, resulting in them not needing to contact the service area for the interaction.
| Age group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 16 to 24 | 2.36% |
| 25 to 64 | 78.37% |
| 65 and over | 19.28% |