• Please help us bridge the Digital Divide

    Please help us bridge the Digital Divide

    Many elderly and vulnerable people could be less isolated in their homes if they had access to the internet. You may have used video chat yourself during lockdown and understand how important this technology is in connecting us to our family, friends and support. Many of us take this for granted, but for many this technology is out of reach either because a device with a data package is financially impossible or because someone lacks confidence and doesn't know where to start. You can help Read more

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Covid-19 and loan sharks

Coronavirus will mean financial pressure for many people. Don't be tempted to borrow from loan sharks.

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Author: Sharon Graham

Could you help someone not confident on a phone or tablet to get online?

You could help someone isolated by Covid-19 stay in touch with family and friends, help them shop online or get vital information

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Author: Sharon Graham

What to do if you are a victim of hate crime

Tell us if you are a victim of hate crime. You can tell us in confidence and the Police don't have to be informed if you don't want to. You can email us in confidence at [email protected]

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Author: Sharon Graham

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