Hackney Silver Surfers is a partnership led by Age Concern Hackney that aims to increase the use of computers and the internet by older and disabled people, whilst making learning a fun and social experience. We offer a range of facilities, equipment and courses to help people get the most out of computers and the internet, including:
- Free use of new computers and broadband Internet access at our drop-in centres in Hackney.
- One-to-one help and support from experienced staff and volunteers.
- Free 'taster sessions' for people who have never used a computer.
- A range of free computer training courses to suit different levels.
- Free consultation on acquiring computer hardware and software at the Silver Surfers Surgery.
- Free computing, publishing and printing facilities for older people's clubs and associations.
- Advice on formal learning opportunities for older people.
- An outreach service for individuals and older people's groups.
- Special adaptive equipment for people with disabilities.
- Our own web server based at The Lawns: thelawns.org.
- Translations of our core information into the Hackney community languages.
