ACE IT aims to encourage new and non confident users, specifically in the 50+ age group, to learn basic computer skills, Internet access and email. As a means of communication, the computer provides an opportunity to keep in touch with family and friends whilst providing the means to make new friends and widen the social circle.
ACE IT also hosts ‘The Moose In The Hoose’ which is a project introducing the benefits of computers and the Internet to those living in Care Homes and attending Day Care Centres across Edinburgh providing long-term, sustainable access to IT.
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Nominet has a number of partner organisations who can provide specialist services and advice. Select the appropriate service category from the list.
ACE IT – Moose in the Hoose
Age UK – Digital Inclusion Network
The Digital Inclusion Network is a membership programme that provides support to organisations promoting digital inclusion for older people in the UK. It has collectively helped more than 200,000 older people to discover the benefits of digital technology.
The Network focuses on reducing barriers to digital participation, simplifying the experience of technology, promoting the benefits of digital inclusion, addressing ageist stereotypes and fostering an environment where technology is a natural part of everyday life.
Digital Unite
Digital Unite is one of the UK’s main providers of digital skills learning.
They support people at all levels with developing their skills and knowledge with using computers and the internet. This includes access to over 200 free and easy-to-use technology guides in our Learning Zone and accredited online training for digital champions as part of our Academy
They also provide personalised one-to-one computer tuition with our network of quality assured tutors and each year run the national, award-winning Spring Online with Silver Surfers’ Day campaign.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online is a joint initiative between the Government, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), public and private sector sponsors from the worlds of technology, communications, retail and finance to help individuals and smaller businesses protect themselves against internet security risks and threats. The Get Safe Online website www.getsafeonline.org provides unbiased, trusted, comprehensive information and advice about online safety.
Nominet Trust
Nominet Trust is a UK-based charity that funds initiatives that contribute to a trusted, accessible Internet used to improve lives and communities.
Areas that Nominet Trust focuses on are web access, web safety and imaginative applications of the Internet to address social problems. Nominet Trust makes social investments through an open applications process.
Scam Detectives
Scam Detectives educates Internet users about online scams and fraudulent websites.
It covers topics such as email fraud, employment scams, dating scams and safe online shopping and uses screenshots from phishing emails and fake banks, along with games to test users’ knowledge of online security.
Posts on their blog have also included help and advice on topics such as ‘talking to your kids about using the internet safely’, ‘avoiding phishing’, and ‘viruses and malware’.
UK online centres
UK online centres manage a network of over 3,800 centres throughout England that help people to take their first steps with computers and the internet. Centres can be located in libraries, community centres, colleges - and there are even some in cafes and pubs where people can get online in a place they feel comfortable.
UK online centres also run the Go ON learning website, where those that are new to computers and the internet can get to grips with the basics, and discover how to send emails, search for information online and much more.
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