Barclays Digital Wings - How to use accessible technology
Skills for Life
Explore some of the accessibility features on different devices and what they can do to make technology easier for you to use.
To use this resource, create a Barclays Digital Wings account.
Service by Barclays Digital Wings
Area
None
Barclays Digital Wings - How to choose a digital device for you
Skills for Life
Learn how to choose the most suitable smartphone, tablet, or computer for your everyday needs through expert tips and real-life examples.
To use this resource, create a Barclays Digital Wings account.
Service by Barclays Digital Wings
Area
None
Support with applications for various benefits.
Covers both Local Authority (Council) and via Central Government (GOV.uk)
Service by SECH - South Essex Community Hub
Area
Victoria
Service Address
1st Floor Victoria Shopping Centre, 324-325 Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
SS2 5SP
Contact Email
info@sech-uk.com
Contact Phone Number
01702 611199
Colchester Library - Public computers and free Wi-Fi
Public use computers available to book and free Wifi connection.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Castle
Service Address
Colchester Library, Trinity Square, Colchester
CO1 1JB
Contact Email
colchester.library@essex.gov.uk
Computer Access
Skills for Life
Skills for Work
South Essex Community Hub has computers available for public use, with support available from staff and volunteers if required.
Service by SECH - South Essex Community Hub
Area
Victoria
Service Address
1st Floor Victoria Shopping Centre, 324-325 Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 5SP.
SS2 5SP
Contact Email
info@sech-uk.com
Contact Phone Number
01702611199
FasterBroadband - social tariffs guidance
Need a little help getting online and how to choose your provider? Faster Broadband compares all of the major UK broadband providers by postcode.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
None
Contact Email
support@fasterbroadband.co.uk
Contact Phone Number
01172800118
Free SIM cards loaded with data for 6-12 months for eligible residents
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Grays Thurrock
Service Address
Grays Library, Thameside Complex, Orsett Road
RM17 5DX
Contact Email
grays.library@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone Number
01375 413 976
Holland Library - Digital Skills Help
Skills for Life
Free digital skills support
Service by Digital Essex
Area
St Bartholomew's
Service Address
Holland Library, Public Hall, Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 5UR
Contact Email
holland.library@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone Number
0345 603 7628
Support with applications for various housing support. Covers both Local Authority (Council) and via Central Government (GOV.uk)
Service by SECH - South Essex Community Hub
Area
Victoria
Service Address
1st Floor Victoria Shopping Centre, 324-325 Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
SS2 5SP
Contact Email
info@sech-uk.com
Contact Phone Number
01702 611199
Ingatestone Library - Public computers and free Wi-Fi
Public use computers available to book and free Wifi connection.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing
Service Address
Ingatestone Library, High Street, Ingatestone
CM4 9EU
Contact Email
ingatestone.library@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone Number
0345 603 7628
Learn My Way - Basic touchscreen controls
Skills for Life
Learn how to use your touchscreen and what it means to tap and swipe.
Service by Good Things Foundation
Area
None
Contact Email
hello@goodthingsfoundation.org
Contact Phone Number
0114 349 1666
Learn My Way - in person support
Skills for Life
Skills for Work
Guided computer lessons on the Learn My Way platform
Service by SECH - South Essex Community Hub
Area
Victoria
Service Address
1st Floor of the Victoria Shopping Centre, 324 - 325 Chartwell Square, Southend, Essex
SS2 5SP
Contact Email
info@sech-uk.com
Contact Phone Number
01702 611199
Learn my Way - Using your device
Skills for Life
This is a free, online, self-paced set of modules to help you learn how to safely use your device.
To access these modules, you will need to create an account with Learn my Way.
Service by Good Things Foundation
Area
None
Contact Email
hello@goodthingsfoundation.org
Contact Phone Number
0114 349 1666
NEE DAST Essential Digital Skills Workshop
Skills for Life
A free 10 week digital learning programme.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
None
Service Address
Colchester Borough Council, Colchester
CO3 3WG
Contact Email
Digital.AccessSupport@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone Number
01206 282452
O2 Southend-on-Sea Store - Databank
Free SIM cards loaded with data for 6-12 months for eligible residents
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Milton
Service Address
152 High Street Southend On Sea Essex
SS1 1JX
Contact Phone Number
01702 600011
Power UP! - Digital Support walk-in surgery: Epping Civic Offices
Skills for Life
Skills for Work
Need any help / advice around a digital task, or using a digital device?...
Drop by EFDC Civic Hub, any Thursday from 9.30am-12.30pm, to see one of our Digital Champions!
Service by Voluntary Action Epping Forest
Area
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common
Service Address
Epping Civic Offices, 323 Epping High Street
CM16 4BZ
Contact Email
nrobinson@vaef.org.uk
Contact Phone Number
07967726851
Rochford Banking Hub and Post Office
Providing banking support and post office services.
Service by Barclays Digital Wings
Area
Roche South
Service Address
38-40 West Street, Rochford, Southend
SS4 1AJ
Contact Phone Number
03457 345 345
Salvation Army Canvey Island - Digital Skills Help
Skills for Life
Free drop-in IT support sessions
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Canvey Island South
Service Address
47 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island
SS8 7AG
Contact Phone Number
01268 698900
Salvation Army Grays Breakfast Club - Employment Plus and Digital Skills
Skills for Life
Free drop-in IT Sessions on Monday's.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Grays Riverside
Service Address
Clarence Road, Grays
RM17 6RA
Contact Email
grays@salvationarmy.org.uk
Contact Phone Number
01375 394 794
Shoeburyness Library, Youth and Community Café
Access to free public network computers and Wi-Fi.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
West Shoebury
Service Address
Shoeburyness Library, Youth and Community Cafe, Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea
SS3 9NS
Contact Email
librarymanagers@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone Number
01702 215011
Social tariffs are cheaper broadband packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some providers also accept PIP. Other names for them include ‘essential’ or ‘basic’ broadband.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
None
Contact Email
digital@essex.gov.uk
Social tariffs: Cheaper broadband and phone packages
Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. Some providers call them ‘essential’ or ‘basic’ broadband.
Service by Ofcom
Area
None
Access to free public network computers and Wi-Fi.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Thorpe
Service Address
Southchurch Library, 221 Lifstan Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
SS1 2XG
Contact Email
librarymanagers@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone Number
01702 215011
Access to free public network computers and Wi-Fi.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Milton
Service Address
Southend Forum (Library), Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
SS1 1NS
Contact Email
librarymanagers@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone Number
01702 215011
TEC Mates Digital skills help - Basildon Library
Skills for Life
Free drop-in digital support sessions
Service by Digital Essex
Area
St Martin's
Service Address
Basildon Library, Saint Martins Square, Basildon
SS14 1EE
Contact Email
tecmates@westessexcan.org.uk
Contact Phone Number
03333 401727
The Community Exchange - Weekly Digital Skills drop-in
Skills for Life
Weekly drop-in sessions, in person, online or over the phone.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
None
Service Address
The Happy Hub, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, Essex
Contact Email
admin@bbwcvs.org.uk
Contact Phone Number
01268 294124
The Witham Hub - Tea, Tech & More
Skills for Life
Free drop-in sessions on Saturdays.
Service by The Witham Hub
Area
Witham Central
Service Address
The Witham Hub, 17, The Grove Centre
CM8 2YT
Contact Email
tina@withamhub.co.uk
Contact Phone Number
01376 617998
Touchpoint Stansted - free digital skills support
Skills for Life
Free drop-in IT support sessions
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Stansted North
Service Address
Crafton Green House, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted, Essex
CM24 8AQ
Contact Email
info@thetouchpoint.org
Contact Phone Number
07572 114882
Access to free public network computers and Wi-Fi.
Service by Digital Essex
Area
Westborough
Service Address
Westcliff Library, 649 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
SS0 9PD
Contact Email
librarymanagers@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone Number
01702 215011
