NHS – Choosing an internet connection for your care home
NHS have information to assist you with your internet connection. There are important things to know before upgrading the internet or taking out a new contract these include:
1. Broadband speed and availability in your area
2. Contract and cots
3. Types of internet services
4. Installation
Click here for information on how to stay safe on the internet in residential care settings
Age UK – Staying safe online
Age UK have developed guides to help the people you support stay safe online.
Click here to view their guide on using the internet safely (this includes a list of online scams and how to protect privacy and devices)
Click here to find out the many ways to make video calls and prevent the feeling of loneliness
Click here to view a glossary of online terms that may come up when using the internet