Tap into IT Where You Are has adapted the services offered to accommodate the Government’s social distancing requirements.
As computers, tablets and smartphones are a lifeline for many of us in the current climate, we are offering to help “beginners” get online. This will take the form of 6 weeks 1:1 training and then 12 weeks of small group training.
We are also facilitating online “chat-groups” for users who are isolated and would benefit from “seeing” and talking to people.
Viewpoint Housing Association and the Eric Liddell Centre Carer Support / Dementia Support are currently using our services. Additionally, we support 70+ folks in the community, who either self fund or qualify for support through a Scottish Government Third Sector Resilience Fund grant.
Click on the tabs below for more information on the services that we offer.
BEGINNER PROGRAMME
Tap into IT has developed a Beginner Programme to suit older folks.
The programme comprises 6 weeks of 1:1 training followed by 12 small group sessions. The rapport and confidence building on the 1:1 sessions provides the foundation for the small group work that follows.
We provide a professional service with suitably selected, PVG-checked, skilled staff as well as volunteer assistants.
Our Beginner Programme is priced at £485 per person and must be completed within 6 months.
Housing Associations, Community Groups or individuals interested in our Beginner Programme should contact Mike Ellis on 07505 555011 or 0131 228 5716 for more information.
CHAT WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS SESSION
You can now meet and see people but maybe it’s not enough? We all need a bit of company, what can you do?
Tap into IT invite you to join an online ‘chat group’ together with 3-4 of your neighbours, Viewpoint tenants / residents, Eric Liddell Carers and a Tap into IT Volunteer Helper. It’s the next best thing to meeting up with friends in person.
Advantages over a phone call?
- Seeing them on your screen as well as talking to them makes a big difference.
- Chatting with a group of folk rather than just one person.
Don’t worry if you’ve never used ‘Skype’ or similar tools before, that’s what the Helper is there for; s/he has lots of experience, patience and time to do this kind of thing, unlike some of your relatives perhaps! (If you’re feeling adventurous here’s a guide to Skype.)
You’ll need the internet and whatever device you use – your iPad or other ‘tablet’, mobile phone, laptop or desktop computer.
Contact Mike Ellis on 07505 555011 or 0131 228 5716 if you’re interested and he’ll get you connected with others as soon as possible.
| Chat Location: | Chat Times: |
| @ Home! | once/twice weekly as agreed with your chat group |
Business Hours
Contact us on: 0131 228 5716 or 07505 555 011 during office hours
- Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Saturday: 9am to 4pm
- Sunday: Closed
