Learn essential digital skills for free in Central London
Annie Mannion | 13 Jun 2024Navigating the digital world can be overwhelming, especially if you're unsure about searching for information online, which websites are trustworthy, or understanding your digital device.
If you're 65 years old or over, live in London, and are eager to improve your digital skills, AbilityNet can help!
Join AbilityNet in partnership with BT Group for free Senior Skills Sessions in Central London.
Expert Digital Skills Trainer, Steve Mersereau, will be your guide at these engaging sessions.
What can I expect during the sessions?
The sessions are designed to address any tech concerns you might have, and empower you with the skills needed to navigate the digital world with confidence
Our trainer is dedicated to providing personalised assistance, answering any questions you may have, and helping you become more comfortable with your digital device and the online world.
Where and when are the sessions being held?
Join the free digital skills sessions at AbilityNet London office:
Friday 28th June, 13:00 – 15:00 - An Introduction to the Internet
Friday 5th July, 13:00 – 15.00 - An Introduction to Smart phones and Tablets
Friday 12th July, 13:00 – 15:00 - How to Stay Safer Online
AbilityNet London office address: 5-11 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2BH
Closest train station (15 minute walk): Liverpool Street Station - All Elizabeth Line stations are step-free from station to platform.
Closest underground station (7 minute walk): Moorgate
Google Map of AbilityNet's London office
Watch back our inspiring webinar from 10 July 2024 which shared how technology, including AI, can provide a helping hand to people with dementia or cognitive disabilities.In this free webinar, expert speakers from AbilityNet were joined by guest speakers from Alzheimer's Society and Recreo VR, to offer their advice for navigating the digital world with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or cognitive issues.
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How do I book my place?
Email digitalskills@abilitynet.org.uk with your name and phone number and our team will be in touch to confirm your place.
You can also call our helpline on 0300 180 0028* during UK office hours to register.
• "At 93 your service was and is of great help to me and my generation"
• "I was so impressed with the trainer, who listened and really helped a lot"
• "Very easy to ask questions and receive simple answers"
• "It is really the course I needed. I learn something new every week"
• "It is very excellent. It gives me more hope to do some things that I wouldn't do before"
I don't live in London, how can I get digital skills help?
If you're over 65 years of age and looking to build your skills, we offer free digital skills sessions in areas in and around London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff.
Trainers can build something bespoke for your group or for an individual and run sessions including:
- Getting to know your Smartphone or Tablet
- Staying Safer Online
- Getting started with Email
- Using Social Media, e.g. Facebook
- Online entertainment, e.g. watching TV online
- How to access Public Services e.g. Gov.UK
- How to make a video call
- How to manage your health online
- How to bank online
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How AbilityNet can help
- Call AbilityNet's helpline on 0300 180 0028
- Blog: Everything you need to know about Digital Voice
- Request help from an AbilityNet volunteer
- See our database of FREE factsheets
- Access FREE webinars about technology and disability
*Please note: calls to our helpline number cost no more than a national rate call to an 01 or 02 number and count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls, and AbilityNet does not receive any money from these calls
