As part of a digital inclusion initiative with the Elstree Immersive Experience and Digital Inclusion Hub, we’ve collated current resources that support and enable digital inclusion:
Learn My Way
Run by the Good Things Foundation, this site is famous for its simple, step-by-step guides on using the internet, video calling, and online banking.
Visit: learnmyway.com
Hertfordshire Digital Help Finder
Explore skills for everyday life and for the workplace, helping you get online and stay connected.
Digital skills are essential to modern life, but it can be difficult to know which skills you need and where to learn them. Our Skills Tool helps identify the digital skills you need and find the local services and support available to help you.
Hertfordshire Libraries
Free Wi-Fi, computer access, dedicated support.
“IT Taster” Sessions: Book 1:1 session for beginners (£10, or £6.50 for concessions).
Digital Volunteers: Many libraries have “Digital Champions” who help with quick questions for free.
Find your local library: hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries
Communities 1st (Hertsmere/Borehamwood)
A fantastic local organization providing “Computers and a Cuppa” sessions. These are informal, social, and perfect for building confidence in a relaxed setting.
● Borehamwood: Thursdays (10 am – 2 pm) at Leeming Road Community Hub.
● Potters Bar: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at Wyllyotts Centre.
● Radlett: 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at the Radlett Centre.
Contact: 01727 649980 or communities1st.org.uk/digital-inclusion
Age UK Hertfordshire
If you’re over 50, Age UK offers free home visits to help you get set up on your own tablet or computer.
Phone: 0300 345 3446
Website: ageuk.org.uk/hertfordshire
The Skills Toolkit (Gov.uk)
A collection of free, high-quality courses from introductory “Everyday Digital” to advanced AI and coding skills.
Visit: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/the-skills-toolkit
Barclays Digital Wings
You don’t need to be a Barclays customer to use this. It’s a free learning platform with bite-sized modules on everything from online safety to how to use Google Maps.
Visit: digitalwings.uk.Barclays
If you ever feel something is “wrong” online, use these three resources:
NCSC (Cyber Aware): For the latest on how to protect your passwords and email. ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware
Action Fraud: To report a scam or if you’ve been a victim of cybercrime.
Call 0300 123 2040.
Hertfordshire Police (Cyber Team): For local alerts on scams targeting Herts residents.
This is not an exhaustive list – If you are aware of other useful resources please let us know.
Information correct at time of publishing – Mar 2026