Tech Support
We have received the following information.
WERN (West of England Rural Network) is a local charity that works with rural communities, organisations, groups and individuals across the West of England to improve the quality of their lives.
Their new project, based in North Somerset and working in partnership with Community Connect, is called Tech Ready.
It is a free service that is aimed at supporting over 50s to increase their confidence with the use of technology. It may be that a parishioners needs some additional assistance with setting up a tablet, applying online for a bus pass, help with sending and receiving email, etc. Recently, Tech Ready has helped people to apply for foreign visas, contact relatives abroad through video calling and to set up troublesome mobile phones!
The service has also produced a number of guidance documents to support people with staying safe online.
In order to be eligible for free support, the only stipulations are that individuals live in rural North Somerset and they are aged over 50 years of age. The main difference between this and other similar services is that we are able to offer support at people’s homes.
Please see attached poster Tech Ready
Steve Dixon, Parish Clerk, 15th February 2025