Digital Inclusion Services
- Location: Age UK Westminster
- Price: Free
Email: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk
Telephone: 02030 045610
Age UK Westminster can support Westminster residents aged 50+ build their confidence and knowledge using digital devices such as smartphones, tablets/iPads and laptops.
Age UK Westminster offers both group sessions (iTea parties - see below for more information on when and where) and 1:1 support. Some people learn through a combination of both.
Whether you want to connect online and access local services, do online shopping, learn how to use Zoom and join virtual activities, set up and use email addresses and WhatsApp accounts, connect to loved ones through video calls, Age UK Westminster’s Digital Inclusion Service is here to help.
Becoming digitally connected can reduce feelings of isolation, loneliness and can improve physical and emotional wellbeing.
Digital Library
If you don’t have access to a digital device, we can loan you one. Loans vary from 6 weeks but can be longer.
We have FREE IT sessions as part of this service and to find out whats on follow the below link
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westminster/activities-and-events/our_activities/
Digital Buddies
Following an assessment, we will match you to a trained digital buddy volunteer to provide 1:1 support and training throughout the loan period. We can also provide 1:1 support with learning how to use a device you own. At the end of the training we can support you to choose and buy your own device.
Digital Support Volunteers
Would you like to help your local community get connected?
If you have 1-2 hours to spare and you like the sound of helping people learn new skills, why not become a Digital Support Volunteer in your local community?
You don't need to be an expert. We just need friendly people with great communication skills who enjoy using digital technology. You would be teaching clients the basics like how to send an email or surf the internet working in small groups or 1 to 1.
For more information:
email: volunteering@acwestminster.org.uk or follow the below link to find out more.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westminster/get-involved/volunteering/digital-support/
Monthly drop-in sessions and Free computer guides from Digital Unite
If you have your own device and are not sure how to get started, please join our monthly drop-in sessions.
Our IT Education sessions are for anyone aged 50+ to help them gain basic online skills and help with using the internet safely and with confidence. They can also support people with their own digital device, and we ask guests to bring along their own mobile phone, laptop, iPad, tablet etc.
Attendees will receive one-on-one tutoring with one of our volunteers who will help them with any questions and support them with trying out what they have learned on their own device.
To find out when sessions are on follow the below link.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westminster/activities-and-events/our_activities/
Free computer guides
An extensive collection of learning guides about using modern technology created by Digital Unite, the digital learning experts. The easy-to-use guides are ideal for improving your own confidence and skills or for supporting other learners.
Topics covered:
• Computer basics
• Microsoft Office
• Email & Skype
• Using the internet
• Health and Fitness
• Internet security
• Hobbies & interests
• Music & audio
• Smartphones & tablets
• TV & video
• Social networking & blogs
• Digital photography
• Government services, shopping & banking
• Online collaboration tools & remote working
To find out more follow the below link to read our leaflet.