Techno-Timid?Talk is CheapTypically, the expression ‘talk is cheap’ is considered as a negative, because it contrasts with the benefits of action.May 25, 2018May 25, 2018
Techno-Timid?Connect, Connect, ConnectWe all know about the importance of location. 65 High Street is in a great location, which is why we knew it was the place to develop our…May 3, 2018May 3, 2018
Techno-Timid?Being HumanOn 2 May three of us attended the People Powered Health conference organised by NESTA. There must have been more than 400 people there…May 3, 2018May 3, 2018
Techno-Timid?Dr Who and DigitalHelping people using digital technology covers a wider range of life experience than we ever envisaged. We have just assisted an 84 year…Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018
Techno-Timid?Digital DeclutteringHalf our volunteers are sixth form students from our local school. Their usage of technology has punctured some assumptions about all young…Mar 14, 2018Mar 14, 2018
Techno-Timid?‘Good’ HelpNESTA describes itself as “a global innovation foundation. We back new ideas to tackle the big challenges of our time.” nesta.org.ukFeb 16, 2018Feb 16, 2018
Techno-Timid?Dogs and DigitalThe feedback we get is that 65 High Street is perceived as a friendly and helpful place and our volunteers are really good at giving simple…Jan 17, 2018Jan 17, 2018
Techno-Timid?The Synergies of ConversationWe have over 20 volunteers at no 65, 10 of whom are from our local senior school. A year 12 student was helping a lady use WhatsApp, so she…Jan 15, 2018Jan 15, 2018
Techno-Timid?Confidence is KeyThere is a tendency in public debates to talk about ‘people with dementia’ as if they are separate from everyone else. In reality, loss of…Jan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018
Techno-Timid?Get Less Organised!It is accepted wisdom that we need to reduce social isolation. Statutory social and welfare organisations provide a wide-range of services…Jan 4, 2018Jan 4, 2018