Telford launches free digital skills courses for residents
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 05:50 · Archive
Free digital support sessions are being offered to Telford residents, including help with the NHS App and online banking.
Telford & Wrekin Council is offering free digital support to residents as part of the national Get Online Week campaign running from 19 to 25 October. A drop-in session will take place at Wellington Library on 22 October from 10am to 12 noon, providing friendly, practical support for anyone needing help using digital devices, accessing online services or building digital confidence.
Representatives from Telford Hospital will help residents use the NHS App and access their digital patient portal. Nationwide Building Society will provide advice on safe and secure online banking and raise awareness of frauds and scams. Councillor Zona Hannington, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resident Services, said the session offers 'personalised support in a friendly and welcoming environment' and noted the council is 'committed to ensuring nobody is left behind as more services move online'.
The Shropshire Star reports that free courses in artificial intelligence and Microsoft 365 will also begin in Hadley in November. Get Online Week, launched in 2007 by the Good Things Foundation, is an annual campaign designed to help people improve their digital skills and confidence.
How it is being reported
- Telford residents invited to free digital support session during Get Online WeekResidents can get free help to build their digital skills and confidence at a special digital drop-in session taking place at Wellington Library on Thursday 22 October from 10am to 12 noon.Shropshire Live · 20 Oct, 05:13
- Free digital skills courses launched for Telford residentsFree courses in artificial intelligence and Microsoft 365 will begin in Hadley in NovemberShropshire Star · 19 Oct, 10:55
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