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Could you be a TEC Mate?

TEC Mates Initiative Looks to Help Those Without IT Skills

TEC Mates - Are you passionate about helping others? If so they are looking for volunteers.

The TEC Mates programme supports the use and uptake of Digital Technology and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) products and services. It aims to inform vulnerable people, their friends, family and carers on TEC and its capabilities; also to consider its adoption for accessing social and health care services.

It will focus on the specific skills required to help residents and their family and friends become more digitally aware. Importantly, it will help them gain a greater understanding about new Technology Enabled Care solutions. These are being rolled out by the West Essex Community Action Network (WECAN) and supported by Essex County Council.

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Day 30 of Lockdown – the Hands Washing Hands edition

Every Family MattersDay 30 of Lockdown

On day 30, Essex County Council turns its’ attention to the technology our children might be using during the lockdown.  We have official confirmation that the NEEB Holdings appeal has been postponed.  Finally Neil Diamond asks you to join him in song.

Every Family Matters – ECC Announcement

Technology can provide young people with a window to the world, offering them lots of different opportunities to learn new things, have fun and stay in touch with friends and family.

Staying connected is important right now and if your child is not currently at school, you might find they are spending more time online at home, playing games, scrolling through social media, or chatting to friends.

Hidden Dangers

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Care Network meets modern technology

Care Network 0300 773 3100West Bergholt Care Network

The following update has been received from The Care Network:

For over twenty-five years The Care Network has operated in the village to help residents with transport to medical and other important appointments.  Throughout this time we have relied on a system of telephone contacts, one for each day of the week, who arrange the transport.  In some cases the same ladies have been involved for most of this time.

During this period technology has moved on apace and we are now able to offer what it is hoped will be an improved service.  We now have a single contact number which will hopefully be easier for users to retain.  The same contacts will have the calls transferred to them on their respective days and will arrange the transport.  One bonus is that if a particular contact is not available the call will transfer to the next day’s contact thus eliminating the need for the user to dial again.

If you live in the village and need help with transport for a medical or important appointment please contact us on

         0300 777 3100

Calls are charged at local land line rates

If you feel able to volunteer and offer some time as a driver please contact Harry Stone on 241026.

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