Working in partnership with BT Group, AbilityNet is thrilled to team up with football World Cup 1966 legend Sir Geoff Hurst to inspire more senior citizens to embrace technology.
The 82-year-old delighted fans with a surprise visit to a senior football team, Bristol City FC, where he helped deliver a session on tackling online safety with BT Group and AbilityNet. He also encouraged older people to participate in our digital skills sessions which are addressing the UK's digital divide by ensuring everyone has the knowledge, resources and confidence to live life in the digital world.
Access the resources below to help develop your digital skills if you are over 65, including a free webinar coming up on Thursday 6 June, and free in-person digital skills sessions in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff and London.
Free webinar: How to get help with your digital devices
Join a FREE webinar this Volunteers' Week on Thursday 6 June 2024 between 1pm - 2pm BST to learn how technology can provide a helping hand to disabled people and older people.
Free BT Digital Skills sessions
Are you part of an organisation that supports people 65 years old or over who could benefit from digital skills training about scams and the online world?
Open to groups or individuals in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
Get support from a Tech Volunteer
AbilityNet's amazing network of volunteers help older people and disabled people to overcome the challenges of the digital world, including online scams.
Webinar playback: How to avoid 12 common scams - with Greater Manchester Police
Learn how to protect yourself and elderly people often most at risk from the most common online scams that can be especially rife around the festive season.
Bitesize Basics digital skills videos for seniors
Watch our series of useful instructional and informative short videos that explain how to do some of the most common online tasks, aimed at people over 65.
Access Susie Dent's digital dictionary
Learn about the most commonly misunderstood words used on the internet, and get simple explanations.