At Amwell Group Practice, we’re dedicated to ensuring all our patients can access the digital tools they need to manage their health and well-being with confidence. If you want to improve your digital skills, check out Learn My Way. It’s a free website with beginner-friendly online courses to keep you safe, connected, and confident online.
Below is a list of free local services in Islington that can help you improve your digital skills. These services can help you do things like using your phone or tablet, setting up email, staying safe online, making video calls, using social media, managing your health with the NHS App, and doing online banking.
We recommend contacting the service directly before attending, as some may require you to book in advance or meet certain referral criteria. If you need help referring yourself, our reception team will be happy to assist – just give the practice a call or speak to us in person.
Arachne Women’s Support
What they offer: Digital skills drop-in sessions
How to refer: Email chrystalla@arachne.org.uk or call 020 7263 6261
Location: 13–15 Hercules St, N7 6AT
Who can attend: Women only
https://arachne.org.uk/skills-and-classes/
020 7263 6261
info@arachne.org.uk
Age UK Islington
What they offer: Online tech sessions (1 Friday/month)
How to refer: Call 020 7281 6018
Who can attend: Islington residents registered with Age UK
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/islington/our-services/
020 7281 6018
activities@ageukislington.org.uk
Holloway Neighbourhood Group
What they offer: Digital inclusion sessions on Tuesdays from 12:30-3pm
How to refer: Call 020 7607 9794
Location: The Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton St
020 7607 9794
firestation@hng.org.uk
Mildmay Community Partnership
What they offer: Drop-in digital support sessions on Wednesdays from 1-4pm.
Location: Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, N16 8NA
Who can attend: Adults aged 50+
https://www.mildmaycommunitycentre.org/
020 7249 8286
mildmaycp@gmail.com
Islington Adult Community Learning
What they offer: Computer classes on Mondays at 1pm
Location: Central Library (2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF)
Who can attend: Islington residents aged 19+ with permission to stay in the UK for 12+ months
https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=list&catID=5&lang=&
020 7527 5782
acl@islington.gov.uk
St Luke’s Community Centre
What they offer: IT support sessions on Tuesdays 2-3pm (drop-in) and Wednesdays 12-1pm (pre-booked)
How to refer: Call 020 7549 8181 or email businessengagement@slpt.org.uk
Location: 90 Central St, EC1V 8AJ
Who can attend: Must live in the centre’s area of benefit (see map)
https://www.slpt.org.uk/support-service/it-support-islington-pc-pals/
020 7549 8181
businessengagement@slpt.org.uk
AbilityNet
What they offer: Digital skills training (group or 1:1, including at home)
How to refer: Complete the form on their website (linked below)
Who can attend: Disabled adults and people aged 65+
https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/digital-skills-training-people-over-65
0300 180 0028
digitalskills@abilitynet.org.uk