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Computer Buddies Provide support at many of our libraries, including how to use computers, phones, and tablets; using online services, software or apps; or troubleshooting problems with your own devices.
Digital Champions
 Help in the use of laptops, iPad or smartphone for older people, at community venues and libraries. One to one support and social groups.
IT support at home
 AbilityNet's friendly tech volunteers provide free IT support to older people and disabled people of any age.
Digital Inclusion Hubs
 Free local help with using digital devices and accessing online services.Cheltenham • Cheltenham Borough Homes - Hesters Way Resource Centre • DAISI Partnership (GRCC) Cotswolds • DAISI Partnership (GRCC) Forest of Dean • FVAF - Coleford, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Newent, Sedbury, Staunton Gloucester • Glos Community Building Collective - Elmbridge & Linden Stroud • Creative Sustainability - Minchinhampton, Nailsworth, Stonehouse, Stroud • GL11 Community Hub - Cam & Dursley Tewkesbury • Brockworth Link • DAISI Partnership (GRCC) • Priors Park Neighbourhood Project |
 Computer and IT courses are offered at a variety of sites across the county, including Libraries. Courses taking place in Libraries from September include: • Planning Travel Online (Tablets & Smartphones) - Prestbury library 21/10 - 11/11 • Planning Travel Online (Computers) - Bishops Cleeve Library 21/10 - 11/11 • Confidence with email/messaging (Tablets & Smartphones) - Prestbury library 18/11 - 09/12 • Confidence with email/messaging (computers) - Bishops Cleeve Library - 18/11 - 09/12 Visit the following links to view and book a place on the latest courses, see details of regular events, or search for a particular word. • ** Computer courses starting September ** • Beginners IT • Digital marketing level 2 • Employability learning • Independent living • Microsoft Office – boost the basics • Microsoft Office – upskill & advance • Smartphone skills • Wix website design for beginners • Search for courses |
 A network of digital inclusions hubs, including libraries and other community locations, that offer free access to computers, WiFi, printers etc. Many centres also provide one-to-one support and/or training. Use the map to find local centres and the services offered. |
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Basic IT courses
 Free interactive training on the basics of using computers and tablets: including using a device, mouse, keyboard, and touchscreen controls; developing online skills, including email and social media, employment sites, spending and managing money, and managing your health online.Explore courses Using your device Working with office programmes
How to use the basics of a generic suite of document, spreadsheet and presentation programs.
Digital Unite Technology guides to improve your own knowledge, or support others with digitalskills. Includes a set of guides in Easy Read format. Getting online
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My Computer My Way
Step by step instructions on how to adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs. You can search for a specific need (e.g. making text larger) or filter the guides based on your symptoms (e.g. hand tremor) or condition (e.g. dyslexia).
Digital Skills Explore digital skills resources provided by Gloucestershire Skills Portal, and enjoy free online training.
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Safety and Security online
Basics of online safety, online safety, social media, keeping your information safe, online scams, backing up data etc.
Cyber Aware Advice on how to stay secure online from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Get Safe Online The UK’s leading internet safety website. We provide unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.
Gloucestershire Police Online Fraud Advice to protect yourself from the activities of online fraudsters.
Scams and fraud
Information and support to avoid and manage online, phone, postal and doorstep scams.
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