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Many older people are worried about the cost of heating their homes. If you know an older person who is worried about their bills, please encourage them to:
Phone the Age UK Advice Line ➜ 0800 678 1602
Check the Age UK website ➜ https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/keep-well-this-winter/
Be kind to your mind: Understanding and coping with anxiety. Here’ some helpful guidance to understand and learn to cope with feelings of anxiety ➜ https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-with-loneliness/wellbeing-support/understanding-dealing-anxiety
Staying safe online: Check out these free tools that can prevent scams ➜ https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/free-tools-that-can-prevent-scams-a7jRK4c1Wikc
Staying safe online: Can you spot a deepfake? ➜ https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/can-you-spot-a-deepfake-aOMLu0Y95TD8
London calling: Here’s a list of spectacular things to Do in London during September 2026 ➜ https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-london-in-september
Many older people are worried about the cost of heating their homes. If you know an older person who is worried about their bills, please encourage them to:
Phone the Age UK Advice Line ➜ 0800 678 1602
Check the Age UK website ➜ https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/keep-well-this-winter/
Staying safe online: Are you concerned about ‘fake news’ on social media? Here’s some useful info around guiding young people when they come across with misinformation online. ➜ https://bit.ly/3UaWguP
Staying safe online: How to protect yourself from number spoofing scams. ➜ https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/how-to-protect-yourself-from-number-spoofing-scams-a0M6c4h4wOcT
Staying safe online: Are you concerned about ‘fake news’ on social media? Here’s some useful info around guiding young people when they come across with misinformation online. ➜ https://swgfl.org.uk/topics/social-media/misinformation-on-social-media-guidance-impact-and-support/
Improve your job prospects and ICT skills and with our next ‘Digital Skills for Work’ course. This online course starts this Friday (via Zoom) ➜ https://bit.ly/2XQ0K1B
#DigitalSkills #DigitalInclusion #AdultLearning #AdultEducation
#FreeLearning OpenLearn offers free online learning from the Open University. OpenLearn attracts over 14 million visitors each year from around the World. Get inspired, explore new subjects and study online for free. ➜ https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
London calling: London’s World-Class Museums Must Remain Free for Everyone says Sadiq Khan. Art and culture belong to all of us—regardless of background or income. ➜ https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/london-museums-free-entry-summer-holidays-sadiq-khan-opinion-5HjdfQQ_2/
Digital Life Skills: Managing your money online: Register with ‘Learn My Way’ and learn some useful tips on personal budgeting, banking and shopping online in a safe and easy way. ➜ https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects/managing-your-money-online
London calling: Good news! The new London Museum will open on 28th Nov 2026 ➜ https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/blog/smithfield-opening-2026/
Staying safe online: Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated ➜ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj60pl5g4z4o
#StaySafeOnline #OnlineSafety #ScamAware #BBC
Staying safe online: Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated ➜ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj60pl5g4z4o
Our new Internet Skills for Older Learners starts on the 24th July. Only 2 spaces left. This online course is delivered via Zoom. ➜ https://bit.ly/34zb3Zb
#DigitalInclusion #DigitalSkills #AdultEducation
Our new free Internet Skills for Seniors in Waterloo starts on the 17th August. Only 2 spaces left ➜ https://lamplark.co.uk/digital-skills-training/
Our next ‘Computers for Beginners’ course for Hackney residents starts this Friday 9th January. ➜ https://bit.ly/34zb3Zb
#DigitalInclusion #DigitalSkills #AdultLearning
Our next ‘Computers for Beginners’ course for Barnet residents starts this Monday 19th June. ➜ https://bit.ly/34zb3Zb
Staying safe online: Are you ready for Safer Internet Day on 10th February? ➜ https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2026
Join us Monday at 10.00am for our ‘Protecting your family online’ workshop (via Zoom). ➜ https://bit.ly/34zb3Zb
#DigitalInclusion #DigitalSkills #DigitalLiteracy #AdultLearning #AdultEducation
Digital Life Skills: Thanks to everyone who came along to today’s ‘Safeguarding Awareness for Parents & Carers’ training. It was great to be able to share our new online safety resources.
Universal Fraternity: What if the economy were designed not just to grow wealth, but to help people grow? ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txaOCtIYh-g
Staying safe online: When will Under-16s social media ban start, and which apps will be affected? ➜ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqdny4l3jdo
Staying safe online: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched its new ‘Firm Checker’ tool to help consumers protect themselves against fake companies who pose as legitimate financial service providers ➜ https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/fca-firm-checker
Staying safe online: Under-16s to be banned from social media from early 2027 ➜ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2kydl0zqeko
#FreeLearning: ‘Learn My Way’ provides access to free digital skills courses for beginners. You’ll learn how to develop digital literacy skills, how to stay safe and make the most of the online world. ➜ https://www.learnmyway.com/
Staying safe online: Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated ➜ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj60pl5g4z4o
Be kind to your mind: Learning to live well with self-care means taking steps to improve your wellbeing. Here’s a few helpful self care articles from #OpenLearn ➜ https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/learn-live-well-self-care-on-openlearn
#FreeLearning OpenLearn offers free online learning from the Open University. OpenLearn attracts over 14 million visitors each year from around the World. Get inspired, explore new subjects and study online for free. ➜ https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Staying safe online: Learn about cyberbullying and what to do if you think the young person in your care is a victim. ➜ https://ineqe.com/2021/07/14/cyberbullying/
Staying safe online: Check out the Connect with Respect resource for keeping children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities safe online. ➜ https://www.childnet.com/resources/connect-with-respect-send/
Register to vote: The deadline to register to vote is before 23:59 BST on Monday 20 April. To make sure your voice is heard. You can register online here ➜ https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote?step-by-step-nav=ff81c31c-3282-49df-85a4-013887130110
New 'Digital Life Skills’ course starts this Monday 24th Nov. This course is online via Zoom. Contact Francis for more info ➜ https://bit.ly/2XQ0K1B
Staying safe online: What to do if you accidentally click a scam link ➜ https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/what-to-do-if-you-accidentally-click-a-scam-link-aTcLb4O6kVab
Register to vote: Have you registered to vote? Make sure you and your family’s voice is heard. It’s your right to say who governs the UK and its people. You can register to vote here. ➜ https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
#RegisterToVote #RegisterToVoteUK #NoVoteNoVoice
Digital Life Skills: Managing your health online: Register with ‘Learn My Way’ and learn all about how to find information and access health services. ➜ https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects/managing-your-health-online
Staying safe online: Safer Internet Day is on 10th February. You can find some education resources here ➜ https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2026/education-resources
Be kind to your mind: Dealing with and overcoming worries. Here’s some helpful guidance to cope and provide a practical approach when overwhelmed by feelings of worries. ➜ https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-with-loneliness/wellbeing-support/dealing-with-overcoming-worries
Staying safe online: AgeUK has some tips on how to create a strong password: ➜ https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/work-learning/technology-internet/password-security/