Launching our new website Computers4Carers

[wendy]

I think they are expensive.
Christal how do you know they are not in your area.  I thought it was all over.
Please let me know, as I dont want to promote it if it is only certain area.

[christal]

go on that site.
click on the big green button that says cheek mobile coverage.
then in new window enter your post code it tells you what you can get .
mine no only may be out side and what use is that ??

[maureenho]

It's to check for mobile phone and mobile broadband coverage.

[wendy]

[maggie]

than999 for this info, David gets certain benifits that are listed, but unfortunately I would'nt be entitled to this great offer as I dont recieve any benefits, but it is a marvelous scheme,,

[wendy]

Maggie, well surely you would get David to order one for himself then.

[maggie]

Yes Wendy I will show him the article and see what he thinks, although he already has a desk top PC and a laptop which I am using at the moment, so I dont want to appear greedy, but it is certainly a good scheme than999

[wendy]

Maggie, I was thinking of you.  Because your laptop has been ruined by the cat.
I feel these are expensive, but still cheaper than buying a new one.
I like to let everyone know what is on offer because as you know, there isn't much.

[wendy]

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers have published a report on how the internet can help carers. We are supporting this, and digital inclusion across the UK, by supplying reduced cost computers and laptops to eligible individuals.

You are eligible if you are claiming one of the listed benefits:
Housing Benefit
Income support
Jobseekers Allowance
Pension Credit
Disability Living Allowance
Attendance Allowance
Incapacity Benefit
Employment & Support Allowance
Disability Element of the working tax credits.

Or if you are

a UnionLearn Representative, or a charity representative.
You can also purchase on behalf of eligible individuals.

If you would like more information please see: www.pcxuk.com
or email me on jen@pcxuk.com

I hope this helps,
Thanks for reading.
Jen
http://www.carers.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12798

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[wendy]

http://raceonline2012.wordpress.com/201 ... ppliances/

I have left a reply over there

[maggie]

than999 Wendy for this info, I have just sent an email to Jen, asking her to give me more information on how to apply for a laptop

[wendy]

please let us know Maggie, and the price.

[maggie]

Wendy, this is the email I recieved back from Jen xx

Hi Maggie, Thanks for your email.

Basically, all the information we need from you is as follows:
Contact name & number:
Delivery Address:
Email address:

Payment details:
Payment methods accepted are: Card payments over the phone or online, paypal, cheque, postal order, or bank transfer.
I do not need any proof of benefits.

The laptops are £149- This includes VAT, delivery and 30 day warranty.
If you would like to place an order, please call us on 01443 816 100.
I will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Kind Regards,

Jennifer Elsworth
Office Manager


Tel: 08456 44 68 66

[wendy]

It is a great pity that we don't have any laptops donated, so that you could have had one for free.

[wendy]

Yours magazine have tweeted for us, asking people to donate laptops to us for carers.

[christal]

the problem is no one can afford to update them.
son 2 is doing his work experience at his old school but he's job is to try and patch them up as they cant afford new computers.

[Honey]

I bought a new one today from Argos. They have some great deals on offer.
Personally speaking I think its daylight robbery asking people to pay £150.00 for an old  computer with only a 30 day warranty.
Am I right in thinking that Wendy did a post about this a while ago and the computers are donated to prtc and cost them nothing.
Even the cash converter shops are not asking that price for almost new computers with a 3 month warranty.
x

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