Welcome to Porthcawl C19S
Update: The Computer project has come to an end. However, we are still receiving donations of equipment.
We are currently working with Porthcawl Library Service to assist residents who are self isolating with the delivery of books.
We continue to assist residents with prescriptions and some shopping.
Our commitments will be reviewed as the Welsh Government change their policies regarding the pandemic.
We are currently working with Porthcawl Library Service to assist residents who are self isolating with the delivery of books.
We continue to assist residents with prescriptions and some shopping.
Our commitments will be reviewed as the Welsh Government change their policies regarding the pandemic.
COMPUTERS FOR CHILDREN AND OLDER PEOPLE (ENDED)
In September 2020 we started a project to supply computers fro children to continue their learning at home. We have delivered over 87 computers to schools in Porthcawl. This project has been a tremendous success.
We recently met with Bridgend Association of voluntary Organisations and other community groups. Our plan is twofold, we are going to extend this project across the borough of Bridgend initially supporting children and their education and then our older people with computer and new skills.Secondly, we will be changing the name of the group and registering as a charitable incorporated organisation.
At present we will continue with our project. We are setting up throughout the Borough local ‘drop off points’ where people can donate laptops, computers, tablets etc. We will collect these for each locality based on community council areas. The equipment will be upgraded to comply with educational requirements. We will then return the equipment to that community for distribution. We will promote the work we are doing in each community through social media etc. To upgrade computers comes with a cost, we have a team doing this at a minimal cost on average at £60. To fund this we are asking for donations. Donations can be made on our Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/porthcawlc19s
Our aim is to provide children and older people with computer equipment to enhance their education and provide an additional means of communication.We are aware that some communities are poorer than others.We will ensure equity in the provision of equipment.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES OF BRIDGEND BY SUPPORTING OUR PROJECT
We recently met with Bridgend Association of voluntary Organisations and other community groups. Our plan is twofold, we are going to extend this project across the borough of Bridgend initially supporting children and their education and then our older people with computer and new skills.Secondly, we will be changing the name of the group and registering as a charitable incorporated organisation.
At present we will continue with our project. We are setting up throughout the Borough local ‘drop off points’ where people can donate laptops, computers, tablets etc. We will collect these for each locality based on community council areas. The equipment will be upgraded to comply with educational requirements. We will then return the equipment to that community for distribution. We will promote the work we are doing in each community through social media etc. To upgrade computers comes with a cost, we have a team doing this at a minimal cost on average at £60. To fund this we are asking for donations. Donations can be made on our Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/porthcawlc19s
Our aim is to provide children and older people with computer equipment to enhance their education and provide an additional means of communication.We are aware that some communities are poorer than others.We will ensure equity in the provision of equipment.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES OF BRIDGEND BY SUPPORTING OUR PROJECT
NHS COVID APP
The new NHS COVID-19 app is the Official NHS contact tracing app for England and Wales.
It is the fastest way of knowing when you’re at risk from Coronavirus. The quicker you know, the quicker you can alert your loved ones, and your community.
The more of us that use it, the better we can control coronavirus.
The app runs on proven software developed by Apple and Google, designed so that nobody will know who or where you are. And you can delete your data, or the app, at any time.
It has a number of features:
- Trace: Find out when you’ve been near other app users who have tested positive for coronavirus
- Alert: Lets you know the level of coronavirus risk in your postcode district.
- Check-in: Get alerted if you have visited a venue where you may have come into contact with coronavirus, using a simple QR code scanner. No more form filling.
- Symptoms: Check if you have coronavirus symptoms and see if you need to order a test.
- Test: Helps you order a test if you need to.
- Isolate: Keep track of your self-isolation countdown and access relevant advice.
Available in English, Welsh, Bengali, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi (Gurmukhi script), Chinese (Simplified), Romanian, Turkish and Arabic (Modern Standard). Additional languages and refinements will follow.
The app has been built in collaboration with some of the most innovative organisations in the world. We have worked with medical experts, privacy groups, at-risk communities and we’ve shared knowledge with the teams working on similar apps in many countries.
Protect your loved ones. Please download the app
It is the fastest way of knowing when you’re at risk from Coronavirus. The quicker you know, the quicker you can alert your loved ones, and your community.
The more of us that use it, the better we can control coronavirus.
The app runs on proven software developed by Apple and Google, designed so that nobody will know who or where you are. And you can delete your data, or the app, at any time.
It has a number of features:
- Trace: Find out when you’ve been near other app users who have tested positive for coronavirus
- Alert: Lets you know the level of coronavirus risk in your postcode district.
- Check-in: Get alerted if you have visited a venue where you may have come into contact with coronavirus, using a simple QR code scanner. No more form filling.
- Symptoms: Check if you have coronavirus symptoms and see if you need to order a test.
- Test: Helps you order a test if you need to.
- Isolate: Keep track of your self-isolation countdown and access relevant advice.
Available in English, Welsh, Bengali, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi (Gurmukhi script), Chinese (Simplified), Romanian, Turkish and Arabic (Modern Standard). Additional languages and refinements will follow.
The app has been built in collaboration with some of the most innovative organisations in the world. We have worked with medical experts, privacy groups, at-risk communities and we’ve shared knowledge with the teams working on similar apps in many countries.
Protect your loved ones. Please download the app
Laptops For Kids (ENDED)
If you still wish to donate tech to the community please contact Steven Flett
Steven@ImStuck.co.uk - www.ImStuck.co.uk
Steven@ImStuck.co.uk - www.ImStuck.co.uk
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Scammers & FrAUDSTERS
Scammers & Fraudsters will be trying very hard to get money out of people in these current times. The best thing you can do is not engage with them and put the phone down. They will sound convincing and may say they are from HMRC, Amazon, BT, Microsoft, BT, Windows. If you have any concerns then contact our tech guy Steven Flett on Steven@ImStuck.co.uk
