Free tech support & information for disabled and older people
AbilityNet is a UK-based charity with a global reach - our vision is a digital world accessible to all.
We’ve been helping older people and disabled people of any age with their technology for over 20 years. Could we help you or someone you know?
Call our free helpline now
If you are older or disabled, or if you support someone that is, you can call our helpline for free, independent advice from a technology expert.
- Call our friendly team on 0800 048 7642 - you can call between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (UK time)
- You can also call us to request free tech support at home from one of our friendly, expert Tech Volunteers.
How to get free help from our tech volunteers
We have a network of more than 300 friendly tech volunteers who can help you or someone you are supporting. They can come to your home, or help you on the phone.
Volunteers are all DBS-checked and are happy to deal with any tech problems you may be having, large or small.
- To request help from tech volunteers must call us for free on 0800 048 7642
- Or fill in the home visit request form
You can also find out more about our Volunteer Tech Support service and how they help people access the digital world every day.
Use our range of free, trusted information
Our free information resources provide expert information about disability and technology.
My Computer My Way
- Help make your device easier to use using our simple ‘how to’ guides
- Access My Computer My Way for step-by-step instructions on how to adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs, covering everything from increasing the size of your mouse pointer to getting your device to read aloud any text on the screen.
Factsheets
- Download a range of free factsheets that provide advice and information about how technology can help people with a range of conditions and impairments.
Webinars
- Sign up to free webinars from industry experts on a range of topics relevant to disabled people.
- Our library of recordings is free to access and contains useful information for disabled people, their colleagues, families and friends, plus the professionals who support them.
Want more help?
Become an AbilityNet volunteer
We're in need of volunteers particularly in the following areas, so please do get in touch if you'd like to help:
- Sussex (Brighton)
- London
- Manchester
- East Yorkshire
- Edinburgh
- Wales
- Essex
- Devon
- Cornwall
- Dorset
- Hants
- Kent
- Somerset & Avon
- East Anglia
- Northants