Category Archives: internet

Social workers raise online grooming fears

July 27, 2013   Carers, internet, social workers

Social workers are “way out” of their depth.

Many social workers lack confidence and know-how when it comes to dealing with online grooming and sexual abuse of children, a survey has suggested.

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) said they desperately needed specialist training.

An online survey of 327 social workers found 74% wanted more support, while half felt concerned about dealing with online sexual abuse or behaviour.

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Gransnet created to help old people in Bolton understand modern technology

July 25, 2013   Carers, internet, kinship carer, Uncategorized

Helping older people

12:24pm Wednesday 24th July 2013 in News  By Charlotte Dobson, Reporter

SOCIAL NETWORK Pam Hayhurst who is editor of Gransnet SOCIAL NETWORK Pam Hayhurst who is editor of Gransnet

FOR most young people, browsing on laptops and smartphones is second nature.

Although for older generations, the world of technology can seem alien, confusing and completely overwhleming.

But now more and more silver surfers in Bolton are logging on thanks to a new online forum and networking site — as well as IT support groups to help pensioners get to grips with technology.
Pam Hayhurst is editor of Gransnet Bolton — a local edition of a social networking site aimed at grandparents and anyone aged 50 and above.

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Women own most of the UK’s tablet computers says study

July 22, 2013   Carers, family, internet

There are now more tablet computers owned by women than men in the UK, according to a study.

YouGov’s latest Tablet Tracker report indicates that women owned 52% of the country’s touchscreen computers in May.

That’s a reversal of the position last year when the pollster put the figure at 43%.

It suggests the turnaround is driven by both the release of smaller tablets and women getting hold of second-hand devices.

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