Friendly help with digital available in Get Online Week

16th to 22nd October is Get Online Week and support is available with doing things online at a wide range of DigiKnow sessions across Stockport.

There are DigiKnow support sessions across Stockport next week on a range of different subjects, from finding cost-of-living support and making your money go further, to understanding what the national telephone digital switchover will mean for you. With the proper support, learning how to use the internet or improve your digital skills and confidence is easier than you think.

All of the sessions are very informal. For people in Stockport who need help using a laptop, tablet or smartphone or have any questions about getting online or using the internet, pop along to one of the DigiKnow sessions and chat with one of their Digital Champions. A complete list of activities taking place can be found on the Stockport Council website’s events page.

Cllr Jilly Julian, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources at Stockport Council, said:

“In today’s digital world, having digital skills is increasingly important for connecting with others, accessing information and services, and meeting the changing demands of work. Whether you want to take that first step to get online or need help with a specific task, Get Online Week is the ideal time to get support as there’s lots of extra free and friendly help to learn the essential digital skills.”

DigiKnow is a network of over 65 groups and organisations in Stockport that help people improve their digital skills, use devices, and connect to online services, even if they don’t have access to a computer at home. Support includes community classes, help over the telephone, free data and a Device Lending Library. If you or someone you know needs help with digital, drop in at your local library, call the DigiKnow Helpline on 07724 217888, or visit our DigiKnow web pages.

Cllr Julian continued:

“If you can’t make an event next week, don’t worry, as there are regular DigiKnow sessions across Stockport all year round. Drop into your local library to find out more or call the DigiKnow Helpline.”

Get Online Week is organised by Good Things Foundation and runs from 16th – 22nd October 2023. It is the UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign, mobilising local organisations to reach more people with digital skills support and raising the profile of digital exclusion as an issue of national importance.