We are living in a digital age, and not feeling confident online can be very isolating and reduce access to services. Getting online means you can manage your tenancy at a time that's convenient, you can save money by accessing better deals, book appointments online, find education and employment opportunities as well as staying connected with your family and friends.
If you or someone you know is struggling to get online or are worried about staying safe online, below are some organisations and resources that can provide support.
- Buckinghamshire Adult Learning has FREE drop-in workshops every week.
- The Good Things Foundation is a charity which helps people get online. They also have some learning materials to help you get to grips with AI.
- Learn My Way has over 30 free online courses for you to gain digital skills and stay safe.
- The National Digital Inclusion Network has thousands of organisations providing free local support for people to use and access the internet, resources, grants for small organisations, and databanks.
- Faster Broadband is the UKs largest free, not for profit social tariff comparison service. They list over 35 discounted broadband and phone packages designed for households on benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit and others. The tariffs work like regular broadband but at a lower price, usually with unlimited data, no setup costs, no early exit fees and fixed prices for the length of the contract.
