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We're here to help seniors and their carers get the best from their tech with simple, easy to understand advice on what to buy and how to use it.

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Joined February 2020
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Billions will be spent online on discounted goods and services this #BlackFriday Meanwhile 9 MILLION people are still locked out of the digital economy, unable to save by shopping online It's time to #FixTheDigitalDivide so everyone has the chance to save on what they spend
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Dani@___DaniSG28 Oct 2020
Great to see @MarcusRashford using his platform to bring awareness to the #DigitalDivide! 1.9 million households in the UK don't have access to the internet and devices. Earlier this year we caught up with Firoozeh who was able to get online thanks to the #DevicesDotNow campaign
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@MarcusRashford28 Oct 2020
Let’s take a second to remember that a lot of families in need will not have access to the internet. They can’t sign petitions or scroll down my twitter. Their voices cannot be heard so we have to use ours to communicate on all of this amazing local help. Thank you all ♥️
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Which?@WhichUK22 Jun 2020
New baby in lockdown? Not quite how you’d imagined it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t proudly share the joy. We have five expert tips for making the most of video calls with your baby and loved ones, plus five things to check before meeting in person. which.co.uk/news/2020/06/int…
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Today we launch our #4faces4devices challenge. We want you to tag 4 faces you love seeing right now to highlight the importance of connection – then donate £4 so #DevicesDotNow can get vulnerable people online. Find out more & support us here: crowdfunder.co.uk/help-the-v…

Getting the most vulnerable online during COVID-19

There is an urgent need to support disadvantaged households to use the internet and stay connected during Covid-19.

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Helen Milner@helenmilner15 Jun 2020
4 faces that I can’t do without seeing right now: @qwertyuiop2438 @MaxPennefather @CatherineZM @drnickmilner I’m nominating them to choose #4faces4devices & donating £4 to #DevicesDotNow so vulnerable people can also get online & see their loved ones: cutt.ly/eyILqz0
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Senior Planet
@seniorplanet9 Jun 2020
An estimated 70 million U.S. grandparents have had to keep a safe distance from their grandchildren over the last few months. How have you stayed connected to your family during this time? Have any technology tips to share? buff.ly/2UtqUmU
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What a marvellous story - Mable who is 91, recently received a @BTGroup donated tablet through the #devicesdotnow campaign. She has now been able to video call her daughter in Australia who she hasn't seen for 25 years. We ♥️ Mable! @futuredotnowuk @startpointsk6 @helenmilner

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‘The scale of the problem is staggering..customers without the means to buy data are finding themselves shut in their homes, facing social isolation with no means of communicating with the outside world’ @helenmilner on the #digitaldivide #DevicesDotNow theguardian.com/world/2020/a…

Digital divide 'isolates and endangers' millions of UK's poorest

Charities warn of ‘devastating effect’ as most vulnerable households left without access to web

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My thought on @Forbes - Here’s How COVID-19 & Gen X May Make Consumer Tech The New Toilet Paper In Retirement forbes.com/sites/josephcough… #COVID19 #COVID #COVIDー19 #IoT #technology #GenX #retirement
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Age UK@age_uk26 Apr 2020
Spending more time in the house may mean you don't have the communities and support around you that you're used to. Read our top tips to help you feel more confident about continuing to #StayAtHome: bit.ly/2KwaFAp 🏠
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Nicki@nicki_weston25 Apr 2020
Today we decannulated a patient who had been ventilated in ITU for over 25 days. The screams of happiness from his wife when he FaceTimed her and whispered to her that he loved her, I will never forget. This is what keeps us going. #NHS #Covid_19 #screwyoucovid #CriticalCare
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MIT AgeLab@MIT_AgeLab23 Apr 2020
Listen to @josephcoughlin on @WBUR @hereandnow, talking today about older users and consumer tech! wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/04/…
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Tablets and phones donated by businesses through #devicesdotnow are making a huge difference to vulnerable people in lockdown. But we need more. Find out how to help @futuredotnowuk
Good Things Foundation@GoodThingsFdn20 Apr 2020
The #DevicesDotNow initiative is making a real difference to people's lives across the country. Over 1000 people have received devices so far, one of them is Firoozeh who attends ESOL sessions at @BeingWomanUK in Northumberland. Here is her story. @BTGroup @Futuredotnowuk

#DevicesDotNow

The DevicesDotNow campaign is asking businesses to donate tablets, smartphones and laptops, as well as connectivity in the form of sims, dongles and mobile hotspots.

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Mark Prigg@markprigg13 Apr 2020
Having trouble teaching your parents to use tech? I spoke to the experts @seniorplanet to get some tips thetechhelper.com/how-to-tea…

How to teach your parents to use tech - The Tech Helper

We spoke to experts who teach seniors to use technology every day to get some tips to help you teach your parents tech without getting stressed.

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Some special guests from @Google are joining us to talk about different ways you can stay connected! Google will offer a Zoom workshop focused on @gmail and Hangouts tomorrow, April 14th at 3pm ET. Brush up on your skills and learn something new! seniorplanet.org/event/googl…
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HAS YOUR ORGANISATION DONATED❔ Devicesdotnow.uk 👈👈👈👈
FutureDotNow@futuredotnowuk31 Mar 2020
It’s never been more important to work together 🚨@futuredotnowuk is asking businesses across the country to #donate devices, connectivity & funds to urgently help get the most vulnerable people in the UK online🚨 Click the link 👉 bit.ly/3bOBxar #DevicesDotNow @DCMS
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Which?@WhichUK6 Apr 2020
5G signals do not cause any adverse health effects, and false theories are yet another example of the range of misinformation that has surfaced as a result of COVID-19. which.co.uk/news/2020/04/is-…
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We hope you enjoy these reimagined images and verses from #JuliaDonaldson and #AxelScheffler most-loved books and characters in light of the current times we all find ourselves in #inthistogether #rhymesforthetimes
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Which?@WhichUK3 Apr 2020
A step-by-step guide on how to make a video call to your friends and family using Facebook, Skype or WhatsApp. which.co.uk/news/2020/03/ste…
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