The following pages hold information on free digital inclusion resources for City & Hackney. This may be useful if you wish to signpost digitally excluded patients to support.
Digital Skills
Hackney council offer face or over the phone digital support from their team of “Digital Buddies”. If you would like someone to help you with your device please complete this online form.
Help is offered on Tuesday afternoons at the Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London, E8 1DY
Access to Computer Device and Wi-Fi
Hackney residents with a library card can use a computer at Hackney libraries below and can also access free Wi-Fi. Contact the libraries team to make a computer booking. The libraries also offer classes to help with computer skills.
Digital Support at Home
AbilityNet’s friendly technology volunteers provide free IT (information technology) support to older people and disabled people of any age, anywhere in the UK. AbilityNet volunteers are disclosure checked and can visit your home to help with all sorts of IT challenges.
Call their helpline on 0800 048 7642 (freephone) during UK office hours. Or send an email to digitalskills@abilitynet.org.uk