Help to use computers and the internet

Using computers and the internet is easier than you think.

Technology these days is easy to use - if you've got this far on your own - well done! If you are reading this because somone else has got you here - don't worry, you can do it too. There are a whole range of schemes to get people from all backgrounds and ages on-line and comfortable with the internet.

Here are some to get you started:

Open Age
Open Age deliver over 40 weekly computer sessions in areas around Kensington and Chelsea for over 50s ranging from beginners to intermediate. For more information go to the Open Age website here then select Computer Support and Drop-in Programmes - It will then open a leaflet on screen with details of events - or call Open Age on 020 8964 1900.

Age Concern Kensington and Chelsea have a project aimed at people who are not able to go to computer classes due to frailty or because they do not have the confidence. The project uses young volunteers as computer coaches for older people.

The BBC First Click campaign is an excellent initiative with whole range of resources to get you online and benefiting from the internet.

UCanDoIT is a charity that teaches computer skills to people in their own homes. It’s great for people who are unable to access or fully benefit from mainstream educational services, like colleges, and good for people who have had a stroke and may take longer to learn, or those with hearing and visual impairments.