Digital Wellbeing Tameside and Glossop

Request for donation of unwanted devices

We are partnering with a wide range of local statutory and community partners, including the NHS, to undertake a new Digital Wellbeing project.

We are looking for donations of mobile phones, tablets and laptops, that you no longer use, to help those in our communities who are at a disadvantage when it comes to access to technology.

The Digital Wellbeing project aims to help people within our communities who may need support to develop their skills and confidence to use devices to help with day to day activities and improve their health and wellbeing.

In an increasingly digital world, people who don’t have safe and reliable access to the internet are at risk of poorer health and wellbeing outcomes. With the recent COVID -19 outbreak we have seen many more traditional contacts moved online such as GP consultations and bookings. Although this gives lots of opportunities to do things differently, there is a risk that we further worsen these gaps in some of our most vulnerable communities.

For some people, access to a mobile, tablet or laptop, along with the chance to improve their digital skills will open up many more opportunities that will positively affect their health and wellbeing such as;

Accessing online information and support
Reducing loneliness by keeping in touch with friends and family
Accessing health services such as GP appointments and repeat prescriptions
Accessing online banking and ordering groceries
Undertaking further education or learning new skills
Greater access to employment opportunities and housing

Types of devices we need

We are on the lookout for the following types of devices;

Mobile Phones & Tablets:
Any working device running Android version 5 (Lollipop) and above or Apple iOS version 10 and above will be useful.

If your donated phone is locked to a network provider (e.g.O2, Vodafone, EE, etc.) do please let us know which one.

To use the NHS COVID-19 App devices need to be at least Android 6 (2015) or Apple iOS 13.5 (May 2020), so donations with these minimum specifications would be particularly welcome.

Laptops:
Ideally less than 5 years old capable of running Windows 7 or later, and a minimum of 4Gb RAM.

Unfortunately we can only accept and refurbish working devices, we are unable to repair broken devices. If you have the chargers or leads to accompany your device then that would be greatly appreciated.

Important information:

All account information must be removed, including Google, iTunes, device-specific accounts such as Samsung accounts.

Unfortunately if these accounts are not removed we will not be able to get past the device protection with factory reset and therefore unable to refurbish and distribute your device to someone in need. Click here for further information on how to delete your personal data.

Where to donate your device

We have several drop off points in Tameside and Glossop and will be adding more in the coming weeks. Please see the table below for your local drop off point.

Please remember to wear a mask if you are able when entering public spaces to donate your device.

Ashton-Under-Lyne

Stalybridge

Active Copley	Huddersfield Rd, Millbrook, Stalybridge SK15 3ET Phone: 0161 303 8118 (For opening times visit www.activetames i de.com)
Stalybridge Library	1A Trinity St, Stalybridge SK15 2BN Phone: 0161 338 2708 Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm Tuesday 9:00am – 1:00pm Wednesday 1:00pm – 5:00pm Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm

Dukinfield

Dukinfield Library	Concord Way, Dukinfield SK16 4DB Phone: 0161 330 3257 Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm Tuesday 9:00am – 1:00pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 1:00pm – 5:00pm Friday Closed Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Together Centre	85 Birch Ln, Dukinfield SK16 5AU Phone: 0161 366 1987 or 0161 366 9746 Opening Hours; Mon-Fri 10am-2pm

Hyde

Active Hyde	Walker Ln, Hyde SK14 5PL Phone: 0161 368 4057 (For opening times visit www.activetameside.com)
The Grafton Centre	Grafton St, Hyde SK14 2AX Phone: 0161 368 4110 Mon 9-4pm Tuesday 9-4pm Fri 9-4pm

Denton

Tameside Wellness Centre

Lance Corporal Andrew Breeze Way, Denton, Manchester M34 3RD Phone: 0161 260 1190 (For opening times visit www.activetameside.com)

Droylsden

Active Medlock	Gardenfold Way, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7XU Phone: 0161 370 3070 (For opening times visit www.activetameside.com)
Droylsden Library	Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6EP Phone: 0161 370 1282 Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm Friday 1:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm

Glossop

George Street Primary Care Centre Glossop	George St, Glossop SK13 8AY Phone: 01457 850550 Opening Hours; Mon – Fri 9am-5pm
The Bureau, Glossop	Bank House, 22 Henry St, Glossop SK13 8BW Phone: 01457 865722 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

You can follow the progress of this project on Facebook and Twitter.

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