Hackney Senior magazine – now online! Hackney Senior is produced as part of Connect Hackney – one of 14 programmes in England funded through the National Lottery Community Fund’s Ageing Better programme. Download Hackney Senior – September 2021 edition Connect Hackney Read More
Mind the digital gap report published
Mind the digital gap report published Age UK London is campaigning for urgent action to address the profound challenges of digital exclusion impacting the daily lives of thousands of older Londoners. The gap between those with and without access to Read More
Latest Connect Hackney newsletter out now
Connect Hackney newsletter now out Our latest newsletter is available – see below. Sign up for our newsletter here. *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome Welcome to the Connect Hackney newsletter where we share learning from the programme Read More
Connect Hackney report published on Digital Inclusion
Connect Hackney report published on Digital Inclusion The Covid-19 pandemic has cast a new light on digital technology, showing both the opportunities it provides as well as its limitations. Connect Hackney is one of 14 ‘Ageing Better’ programmes located across Read More
Co-production Charter workships in July
Co-production Charter workshops in July 2021 Healthwatch Hackney are gathering insight to review and refresh the City & Hackney Co-production Charter. The refresh will re-shape the existing Co-production Charter into a resource that works for everyone – a tool that helps to Read More
Scams Awareness Fortnight
Scams Awareness Fortnight in Hackney The annual Scams Awareness campaign aims to create a network of confident, alert consumers who know what to do when they spot a scam. This year’s campaign takes place from 14 to 27 June. Click here Read More
Activities during Carers Week 2021
Carers Week activities This week, between 7 and 13 June, is Carers Week – the annual campaign that highlights the challenges unpaid carers face. Carers are unpaid and look after family or partner or friend because they are ill, frail Read More
Dementia Action Week events
Hackney Dementia Festival – 17 to 23 May 2021 The Hackney Dementia Festival 2021 takes place 17 May – 23 May with most events being held online. https://www.lovehackney.uk/dementia-festival The festival celebrates Dementia Action Week and the continued involvement of people Read More
Help for local residents to use technology
Help for local residents to use technology Hackney council has updated its support information on improving digital skills. Having a basic understanding of how to navigate the internet can really help you in some of your daily activities. It helps Read More
Digital divide narrows but many remain offline
Ofcom research suggests the UK’s digital divide narrowed during the coronavirus pandemic, as people went online to escape the lockdown. The proportion of homes without any internet access has fallen from 11% in March 2020, when the UK entered lockdown, Read More