Digital skills support

The benefits of being online

Having digital skills and being active online provides great opportunities and benefits.

Being online means you can:

search for information
keep in touch with friends and family
book cheap holidays
find the best energy deals
access health and public services
improve employability skills
and much more.

Digital skills training can help with:

using a tablet device
using a computer
online shopping
online banking
accessing health services online
accessing public services online
communicating with family online
staying safe online
qualification courses to support with employment
helps if you to meet new people.

We work with partner organisations and learning providers to provide free digital skills training in a safe and controlled environment. Either a class environment or 1 to 1 support.

You can also register your interest in future digital skills sessions or to request online or telephone support by email to communities@chorley.gov.uk or call us on 01257 515151.

Chorley Digital Buddies sessions

Digital Buddies is a free volunteer led service which supports people to learn how to use the internet for everyday tasks, such as:

keeping in touch with friends and family
accessing housing and benefits support
online shopping
booking doctors appointments
using other online services.

More information can be found on the Chorley Buddies Facebook page or alternatively, please call 01257 542367.

The sessions are delivered from:

Primrose Gardens

Primrose Gardens, Fleet Street, Chorley, PR7 2EE

Mondays at 9.30am till 12.30pm.

Tuesdays at 2pm till 4pm.

Library sessions

These digital skills sessions run through a variety of subjects from basic computer skills to shopping online and using health apps from the GP.

They are designed to make sure you feel comfortable and confident with computers and mobile devices.

These sessions are free and all are welcome, however booking is required and places are limited. Please email, telephone or drop into your library to book you place.

View more information on library events on the Lancashire County Council website.