Getting to know us

What are UK online centres? UK online centres provide people with access to computers and the internet, together with help and advice on how to use them.

Where

There are more than 6,000 UK online centres - on high streets, in libraries, internet cafés, and community centres. Some are even mobile, on buses!

Help

Helpful staff and volunteers - many of them original visitors - are on hand in our centres to give you help and advice to get started.

Learning

In easy steps, we'll show you how to use a computer and the internet. Plus, once you've got the basics we could help you do lots more - like take a course or get a qualification.

Benefits

Whatever you'd like to do, using computers and the internet could save you time, hassle and money. You could find a new job, help your kids with homework, contact friends and family or even do your weekly shop, all online.

What's next?

Get started: Follow our three easy steps and get started today.

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Latest news:

Mind over matter for first time runner Glen - A local man is working to overcome debilitating mental health issues and take part in the Bristol 10k run on Sunday. In doing so, he hopes to raise awareness of mental health issues, and the role computers and the internet can play in their treatment.

Campaign aims to get 12,000 Brits using the Internet - People across the country will be going online for the first time today as part of Get online day 2008. 500 UK online centres across the country will be aiming to help 12,000 people enjoy a first taste of the internet.

National Awards for alternative IT crowd - An alternative IT crowd met yesterday in London at a special Awards Ceremony for people who’ve got to grips with technology and used it to change their lives.

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