Clubs and groups grapple with life online to combat isolation
Social, community and sports groups across Jesmond have become familiar with meeting online during this latest lockdown, but concerns remain for residents who may lack internet access or the necessary skills to operate video calling platforms such as Zoom. Chris Clarke of Friends of Jesmond Library told JesmondLocal he is “concerned about the plight of those older people who aren’t IT savvy, either because they don’t have access to the correct kit, or they don’t have good wi-fi, or just aren’t very good at using the features on their computer, tablet or smartphone”. As technolog...
Source: jesmondlocal.com