Digital Champions - Trafford
- Location: 1-3 Church Road
- Price: Free
Email: Admin@ageuksalfordandtrafford.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 746 7000
Digital Champions is an exciting new programme. It aims to provide local older people with the technology, skills and confidence, to be able to use their own devices (such as tablets, smart phones and computers), to browse the internet and get the most from digital services.
Could you benefit from exploring what the internet has to offer and learn new digital skills?
We understand some older people find using technology daunting. However, building confidence and learning how to use technology can open up many exciting ways to communicate with friends and family and help access vital services that are increasingly ‘digital first’.
The Digital Champion Programme will offer free one to one, group or virtual sessions tailored to your needs.
They can show you how to:
Use digital devices (smartphone, tablet, or laptop)
How to set up online shopping and health service apps
Use a digital device to keep in touch with family, friends
How to stay safe online, protect your identity, data and personal information
How to identify scam emails and fake websites
Assistance with the installation and setup of household digital appliances
ll Digital Champions are specially trained to provide digital support to older people and have undergone a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.
One-to-one sessions can take place in your home if necessary, in a community venue or at Age UK Salford and Trafford office in Urmston.
Which device?
We can show you how to use a laptop computer, an iPad / Tablet, smartphone or Android or any digital device.
We can help you learn how to get started, how to use apps, access the internet, set up an email account, login to social media platforms including Facebook and twitter - as well as a range of other things you may have only heard of from your grandchildren.
Tablet Loan Scheme
You can borrow devices to explore the internet.This is a completely FREE service so you can explore whether using the internet is right for you.
Our team of dedicated Digital Champions are on hand to support you to make the most out of the internet on your borrowed device - whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up your skills.
You can find out more by contacting Joanne Eames our Digital Coordinator
Training Opportunities
Our Digital Champions will be providing both one-to-one, and group training sessions, to make sure you get the most from your devices and the internet.
Become a volunteer Digital Champion
We need your help! While many older people have embraced digital technology, there are many others who are less confident and are at risk of missing out.
A volunteer Digital Champion is someone who is trained and supported to inspire others to get online and can spend some time showing them how.
You don’t need to be a technology whizz! Instead, all you need is:
• A love for meeting new people
• A willingness to help others
• Enjoying being online
• Confidence with basic technology use, for example tablets and smartphones
Age UK's Digital Instruction Guides
The internet can seem complicated when you're getting started.
Age UK's step-by-step digital instruction guides can help you make sense of it. You can download the ones you need using the below link.
Digital Unite Guides
Digital Unite Guides offer a collection of 400 user-friendly how-to guides. They cover everything from grasping computer basics to getting to grips with your smartphone or tablet
https://www.digitalunite.com/technology-guides
Ability Net
Ability Net offers free factsheets on how digital technologies can help people with disabilities.
https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/AbilityNet-factsheets