service
Paid
The Museum offers a popular group package on key dates during the year, which includes a fun afternoon of entertainment with refreshments and optional catering, and is ideally suited to coach tours.
Key information
Eligibility
Age Group
- 51 - 60 years
- 61 - 64 years
- 65 - 69 years
- 70 - 79 years
- 80+
Ethnicity
- Asian or Asian British
- Black, African, Caribbean or Black British
What is this service?
Using New Technology to:
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alleviate isolation and loneliness;
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increasing confidence & skills to use mobile phones, internet & social media tools;
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reaching & connecting older people to local communities and support; increasing social connections & improving physical and mental wellbeing
Project targets older people who:
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are lonely or isolated
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have little social contact
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are housebound or have limited mobility
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suffer anxiety stress or depression
Project ACTIVITIES include:
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Supporting older people over 50 to use basic DMIT tools, accessible on mobile telephones, to learn and use basic WhatsApp, social media, video/audio tools to get connected, participate and secure support.
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Helping set up What’s App groups and online forums for different service users e.g. women only, for carers, on mental health etc
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Filming and broadcasting a series of interactive Podcasts, Webnairs, Informational, Discussions and health/wellness sessions
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Befriending support
FREE TABLETS FREE ACCESS to Internet
*provided FREE to older people who do not have a computer or internet in their home
Good to know
- Cost: Free
