Many older people have not had the opportunity to learn how to use IT, yet many systems rely on it as a prime means of communication. They can feel isolated as a result and unable to benefit from the advantages that the technology can bring.
Soroptimists at SI Club Southport decided to carry out a pilot project on members of their own Club, some of whom have difficulty with the technology. This was so that they could check that the exercise was beneficial and how best to take it forward. Initially they carried out a training needs analysis involving members with experience of IT and those who wanted to learn. This resulted in several targeted training sessions, which proved to be highly informative and received overwhelmingly positive feedback.
