Fears have been raised about some elderly people being left behind due to lack of skills with smart phones and computers in Glasgow.
Asking a question at a full council meeting yesterday, Labour councillor Robert Mooney said: "Age Scotland have said that over 400,000 elderly people in Scotland are being left behind due to lack of technological skills, and in particular as public services move more and more to online services, elderly people are being left behind."Councillor Mooney asked what is being done by the council to "make sure that all council services are accessible for our elderly citizens.
The convenor for health, care and caring added: "Confidence in the use of digital IT is obviously important. In February this year the Helpful Hints with Home Technology Service was established to provide digital support in a friendly, informal and accessible way through libraries and third sector organisations offering advice and training."
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