One-to-One Digital Skills Coaching for People Over-50 (ACE IT Scotland)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • People over 50 years old

Description

ACE IT is an Edinburgh charity which helps older people learn digital skills and get online. Older people are at risk of being excluded from our digital society – devices can be complicated, and technology can be daunting. Research shows that digital literacy in this age group substantially improves wellbeing, reduces isolation and combats loneliness.

We support people over 50 to use digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and more through one-to-one coaching delivered by trained staff and volunteers.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party
  • Service is appointment only
  • Waiting list varies – maximum time is 3 weeks.

Call 0131 667 2053 or email info@aceit.org.uk to arrange an appointment. You can also pop along to one of our sessions where a member of staff can book an appointment for you.

Is there a cost?

  • Free – donations welcome

Location information

  • Wheelchair access

We currently run digital skills coaching sessions at the following six locations every week:

  • ACE IT Scotland office, 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BX
  • Appointments available Tues, Weds, Thurs
  • Lothian Buses routes – 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, 49 – and on Borders Buses routes 51, X62 and X95

 

  • Currie Library, 210 Lanark Road West, Edinburgh, EH14 5NX
  • Every Tuesday morning 10am to 12noon
  • Lothian Buses routes: 32, 44, 45

 

  • Heart of Newhaven, 4-6 Main Street, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4HY
  • Every Weds morning 9.30am to 12noon
  • Lothian bus routes: 16 and 200

 

  • Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road, EH13 9LY
  • Every Weds afternoon 2pm to 4pm
  • Lothian Buses routes: 4, 5, 16 and 27 plus the Skylink 400

 

  • Portobello Library, 14 Rosefield Avenue, EH15 1AU
  • Every Thursday afternoon 2pm to 4pm
  • Lothian bus routes: 21, 26, 42, 45

 

  • Wester Hailes Library, 1 Westside Plaza, EH14 2ST
  • Every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm
  • Lothian bus routes: 3, 20, 21, 30, 33 and Skylink 400

Opening times

Tuesday to Thursday between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm

ACE IT Helping people over 50 access the digital world

Contact Details

ACE IT Scotland
25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BX

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Types of support on offer:

Information and advice
Online
Support in person
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Isolation
Loneliness
Self confidence
Stress

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