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
We currently run digital skills coaching sessions at the following eight 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
- Wester Hailes Library, 1 Westside Plaza, EH14 2ST
- Every second Tuesday 2pm to 4pm
- Lothian bus routes: 3, 20, 21, 30, 33 and Skylink 400
- Blackhall Library, Corbiehill Road, EH4 5DZ
- Every Weds morning 9.30am to 12noon
- Lothian bus routes: 16 and 200
- 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
- Corstorphine Library, 12 Kirk Loan, EH12 7HD
- Every Thursday afternoon 2pm to 4pm
- Lothian bus routes: 1, 12, X12, 26, 31 and First 38
Opening times
Tuesday to Thursday between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm
Contact Details
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