The UK, along with most of the rest of the world, has seen a consistent rise in the proportion of older people within its population in recent years. Ensuring a good quality of life for citizens in old age is a pressing public policy concern. It is also an issue that potentially carries a huge cost to the public sector and, as the longevity of the population increases, is one that is set to exacerbate.

it is anticipated that the use of technology Enabled Care (TEC) with older, homebound and disabled adults could respond to this challenge by leading to a) a greater number of options in how people live, particularly in relation to living independently within their own homes, b) improvements in health, quality of life and digital inclusion c) reductions in the cots of delivering care and d) a reduced burden on families and informal carers.

Your local digital hub plays an essential role in reaching out to those on the digital periphery, helping older and disabled people maximise their use of internet technology. The hub can provide remote support and face-to-face activities to help break digital exclusion at a local level. To continue our support , we are continuously looking for volunteers who are wiling to share their day-to-day digital knowledge and to provide the hand-holding that is often necessary when working with individuals lacking confidence. For more information contact: office@parkviewproject.org.uk you can visit our website under online support to see a range of learning opportunities available.