u3a

u3a West Midlands Region

Learning Resources

Free Tech Support for the over 55s from AbilityNet:

AbilityNet is a UK charity which aims to improve the confidence of older people in the digital world. If you're disabled, they offer IT support and guidance in your own home.

They run an IT Helpline, Mon-Fri, 9-5pm, 0300 180 0028, & FREE IT training .

'Please note: calls to their helpline number cost no more than a national rate call to an 01 or 02 number and count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls, they do not receive any money from these calls, and calls may not be answered between 9-12 on Thursdays due to staff training'

To request FREE training for groups, click:   https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/digital-skills-training-people-over-65

Contact them for more information: .Free Tech Support & Information | AbilityNet

Digital scams: what to do - Advice from West Mercia Police: 

If you think you’re being scammed: Take Five to Stop Fraud

  • STOP: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.
  • CHALLENGE: Could it be fake? It’s okay to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
  • PROTECT: Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam, AND REPORT IT TO ACTION FRAUD
  • If you’ve fallen for a scam, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk.
  • Scam Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks. Scam mobile calls can also be forwarded to 7726, followed by the word “CALL”, then the scam phone number
  • Forward Fake Emails received to report@phishing.gov.uk
  • For further information, see : https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/https://takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/

Online Learning Resources:

The national u3a organisation provides a large number of online webinars on a variety of subjects and can be accessed from this link: https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events

Subject Advisors - There are a number of volunteers who have a specialist subject and are available for advice and help. Have a look at this link for more information