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Older People

Silver Surfers Day: 21 May 2010

by Kevin 21/05/2010 in Bristol

Silver Surfers’ Day is a nationwide campaign to encourage older people to get online by experiencing how they can benefit by doing so.
The scheme is coordinated by Digital Unite and it is expected that at least 1,500 Silver Surfers’ Day events will take place. These will range from informal sessions for ‘family and friends’ groups, [...]

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What’s the B.I.G idea?

by Kevin 10/02/2010 in Bristol

The Department of Health are looking for ideas that ensure people’s experience of care services is a good one, and that help them feel they are able to retain their personal dignity and self respect. The Bright Ideas Grant is open to anyone to apply, individuals or organisations.
One of the ideas currently under consideration is [...]

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SimplicITy: computing designed for older people

by Kevin 12/11/2009 in Bristol

The simplicITy computer has been launched to target people over 50 who are inexperienced with, or nervous about, technology. It has with a very simplified user interface, which offers clear, straightforward choices, such as ‘Send an email’ or ‘Browse the web’, at the click of a button. The system comes packaged with a range of [...]

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