When one recent learner first connected with Starting Point, she was looking for a way to rebuild her confidence and find a new path. Having worked as a nurse for…
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A Day at Bramhall Library: Biscuits, Bright Smiles, and Digital Breakthroughs
Our volunteering lead, Clara shares an “afternoon in the life” during #Digitober… complete with biscuits! Today felt like one of those quietly heart-warming days that remind me why I love…
Why informal learning is as vital as accredited education and should be protected as such
A new learner came along to one of our community based sessions this month with her support worker. She was struggling to use some aspects of her phone and tablet…
How Digital Champions in the library have help Steven adapt to sight loss
Steven* has sight loss, and now uses a white mobility cane. He regularly used digital devices before sight loss and finds them essential to everyday life even more so now….
Case Study: Using the NHS App at Bramhall Library
Graham: ” I had some help back in December from Dawn, a Digital Champion at Bramhall library. I got registered for the NHS app. I wouldn’t have managed to register…