Tablets for Carers – Helping You Stay Connected and Informed

We’re excited to announce that, thanks to the support of the Good Things Foundation, Forward Carers has 30 brand-new tablets available to give to Carers who demonstrate a need. These tablets can provide valuable access to online resources, support networks, and tools that can make your caring responsibilities a little easier.

How to Apply

To ensure these tablets go to Carers who need them most, we’ve set up a simple application process. You’ll need to fill in a form that helps us understand your situation and how you would benefit from having a tablet. The form will ask about:

  • Your need: Why do you need a tablet? Is it for accessing online support, managing medical appointments, or staying connected with friends and family?
  • How you plan to use it: Will it help you manage your caring responsibilities, access Carer resources, or improve your wellbeing?
  • The benefits: How do you see this tablet making a positive impact on your role as a Carer?

After completing the form, you will be notified if you’ve been selected to receive a tablet. If successful, you will be able to collect your tablet from Touchbase Pears in Selly Oak at a convenient time.

Ongoing Support and Feedback

We’re committed to ensuring that Carers feel supported in using digital tools. After six weeks, we’ll be in touch with a quick feedback form. This will help us understand how the tablet has been beneficial to you, allowing us to measure the impact of this initiative and continue improving our support for Carers.

How to Apply

Complete this online form and provide as much information as possible to support your need for a tablet. A paper version of the form is available here, if this is easier for you to complete and post. If you are printed and posting your form, please send to: Forward Carers, TouchBase Pears, 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6NA.

By providing tablets, we aim to reduce digital exclusion among Carers, helping you stay connected, informed, and better equipped in your role. If you have any questions, please contact us via bernie.huntingdon@forwardcarers.org.uk. We look forward to hearing how these tablets will make a difference to you!

The deadline to submit your application is Sunday 20 October 2024.