Benefits of training:
Do you know someone who is isolated, stuck at home and unable to get around easily, possibly lonely with mental health issues or a condition such as arthritis which makes mobility of the hands very difficult? Around 1 in 7 of the population are affected by these issues, the majority of whom are over 55. Half of all over 75 year olds live on their own. Being able to communicate with family and friends far away - via the internet using WhatsApp/Facetime or Zoom video calls - can make a massive difference to people's experience of loneliness.
As the benefit system is being transferred wholly online, someone you know who is currently not online will need to have access to the internet, either in their own home, in the local library or internet cafe. However, if the whole concept of being online is totally new to them/you, it will be necessary to acquire the knowledge that will make the online world accessible and without stress. It may be possible to apply for help to solve this problem - via the GP's surgery, CPN or other health professional, via the council etc. This will cover a home based demonstration of a tablet or laptop computer, together with a brief sample lesson. The advantages of a tablet include the weight and the touch screen. Those with arthritis do not need to worry about pressing keys on a keyboard. All operations are controlled by a simple light touch on the screen.
Dealing with banking/pension/ordering medicines etc can become a lot easier and much less stressful with a bit of know-how.
As the benefit system is being transferred wholly online, someone you know who is currently not online will need to have access to the internet, either in their own home, in the local library or internet cafe. However, if the whole concept of being online is totally new to them/you, it will be necessary to acquire the knowledge that will make the online world accessible and without stress. It may be possible to apply for help to solve this problem - via the GP's surgery, CPN or other health professional, via the council etc. This will cover a home based demonstration of a tablet or laptop computer, together with a brief sample lesson. The advantages of a tablet include the weight and the touch screen. Those with arthritis do not need to worry about pressing keys on a keyboard. All operations are controlled by a simple light touch on the screen.
Dealing with banking/pension/ordering medicines etc can become a lot easier and much less stressful with a bit of know-how.
