Brighton & Hove City Council has launched a set of new digital support resources for Get Online Week, to help residents get online, build confidence and learn new digital skills. The council announced them on 20 October 2026.
They are an updated digital support directory, a new interactive map of services across the city and a printable guide. Together they bring together digital drop-ins, one-to-one support and digital skills courses run by local organisations and community groups.
The council says local reports and national evidence show that people on lower incomes, disabled people, older adults and people from ethnic minority communities can face additional barriers to getting online.
“Digital exclusion continues to affect many people. Whether it’s keeping in touch with family, booking a doctor’s appointment, applying for a job, managing money or simply finding information, digital skills can make a real difference to people’s confidence, independence and wellbeing.”
“We know that not everyone has had the same opportunities to get online, and for some people technology can feel overwhelming or out of reach. That’s why these new resources are so important. They bring together practical, local support in one place, making it easier for people who want to find help that suits their needs.”
Councillor Jacob Allen, Cabinet Member for Customer Services, Public Realm and Local Government
The council says the resources are part of wider work to improve digital inclusion in Brighton and Hove. Future developments will include information about free internet access points and support with accessing devices.
Free weekly drop-ins, day by day
These are listed on the council’s page as weekly drop-ins. Contact each provider if you need to check times or accessibility.
Monday to Friday
Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove: digital help for people aged 50 and over. Drop in or phone to find out times. 95 Queens Road, BN1 3XE.
Monday
Job Club at Moulsecoomb Library, BN2 4PA: free support with job searching and CV writing. 10am to 2pm, no booking needed.
Tuesday
Hangleton and Knoll Project digital drop-in at St Richard’s Church and Community Centre, Egmont Road, BN3 7FP, 10am to midday. Tea and Tech at Lavender House, Lavender Street, BN2 1LG, midday to 1pm. Click and Connect at Warrior Close Estate Office, BN41 2JA, 2pm to 4pm.
Wednesday
Digital support session (AbilityNet and AlbionLife) at Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Carden Hill, BN1 8GN, 10am to midday. Weekly IT drop-in at St Richard’s Community Centre, BN3 7FP, 10am to midday and 1pm to 3pm.
Thursday
IT training at Fitzherbert Community Centre, 2 Bristol Road, BN2 1AP, 10.30am to 12.30pm. IT for Everyone at Albion Life Community Hub, Albion Hill, BN2 9NN, 2pm to 5pm, all welcome from beginners to experts.
Friday
The Bevy Job Club, 50 Hillside, Bevendean, BN2 4TF, midday to 2pm. Vallance Computer Club, Conway Court, Sackville Road, BN3 3WR, 2pm to 4pm.
Monthly sessions
Gather and Grow
A 50s-friendly drop-in for racially minoritised communities that includes digital support. Leach Court, Park Street, BN2 0DE. First Tuesday of the month, 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Digital Ambassador Service
Free one-to-one help with the NHS App. Old Boat Corner Community Centre, BN1 8GN, last Wednesday of the month, 9.30am to 11.30am. Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road, BN1 7BH, second Thursday of the month, 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Rooted in Wellbeing
A drop-in for people from racially minoritised communities, with peer support, social prescribing and digital support. Community Base, 113 Queens Road, BN1 3XG. Second Thursday of the month, 11am to 3pm.
One-to-one help you can book
The council’s page lists these bookable options. Contact the provider for dates and times unless stated.
AbilityNet
Free tech support and information for disabled and older people, from local volunteers who can come to your home, meet you in community spaces or help by phone. Monday to Friday.
Age UK workshops
Free monthly digital workshops for people aged 50 and over. 95 Queens Road, BN1 3XE, second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am to midday. Phone or email Age UK to book.
Age UK Help at Home
A paid service that supports people aged 50 and over in their own homes to get more confident online.
Library Connect
Free one-to-one coaching from volunteers. Rottingdean Library on Monday, Jubilee Library on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Hove Library on Wednesday and Saltdean Library on Friday.
Hop 50+ Tech Buddy
Bookable tech support at Palmeira Square, BN3 2FL, on Tuesday 2pm to 3.30pm and Thursday 10am to 12.30pm.
Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project
Booked computer support for internet access, email, job search, form filling and more, at 6 Tilbury Place, BN2 0GY. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm.
Tower House
Free digital skills support and help with technology at Tower House Community Centre, BN1 6WT. Contact the provider to book.
National Careers Service
Free one-to-one careers sessions in libraries. Jubilee Library on Wednesdays, 10am to 5pm, and Hove Library on the first Friday of the month, 10am to 5pm.
Jubilee Library in central Brighton, file photo
Digital skills courses
Brighton and Hove Adult Education
Best for beginners and people looking to build workplace skills. Courses include the Digital Inclusion App Workshop, IT Skills for Beginners and IT Skills for Improvers. Free if eligible.
Aldridge Adult Learning
Structured learning through its Essential Digital Skills course.
AbilityNet Connect with Confidence
Free courses and workshops for older people and disabled adults, including getting to know your device, staying safer online and managing your health online. Bespoke courses are also available.
WEA Adult Learning
Digital Skills for Learning and Digital Skills for Life and Work. Free if eligible.
Support for refugees and asylum seekers
Conversation over Borders
Digital skills mentoring through its BRIDGE project, online resources, and second-hand phones, laptops and tablets.
The Launchpad Collective
Online work-ready courses and digital support for asylum seekers and refugees.
Where to find it
The council says you can find support near you on its interactive map by choosing Digital Support under Services, or download the full list as a leaflet to print at home.
