Research service

Digital Inclusion & Service User Insight

Needs assessments that identify real barriers to access, confidence and participation — producing clear insight for service improvement, commissioning and stronger funding cases.

Best for

Third-sector organisations, schools, churches, local partners and community groups.

Deliverables

  • Barrier mapping and participant insights
  • Prioritised service improvement recommendations
  • Evidence that strengthens bids and commissioning

Timeframes

Rapid insight (2–3 weeks) or deeper study (4–8+ weeks).

What we assess

  • Access barriers (devices, connectivity, affordability)
  • Confidence and capability gaps (skills, language, anxiety)
  • Service friction (forms, processes, channels, staff capacity)
  • Trust, safeguarding and participation constraints

How we deliver

  • Interviews and small-group sessions (where appropriate)
  • Short surveys and quick “pulse checks”
  • Observation of real service touchpoints (optional)
  • Findings workshop to confirm priorities and actions

Outputs you can use immediately

You receive a plain-English insight report with clear barriers, root causes and actionable recommendations — designed to drive decisions, delivery changes and credible funding narratives.