This is a Government scheme to give an opportunity for approximately 250,000 low income families across the country who are in receipt of certain benefits to gain grant entitlement to a computer, internet access for one year, service and support, parental controls and where appropriate assistive technology.  In Torbay this could be as many as 1500 families.

The programme is aimed at those that need it most and targets families that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home.  The grant allows eligible applicants to buy one of the following packages:

• Full package (a computer, one year's internet access, service and support)
• A computer with service and support only
• One year's internet access only

There is a helpline: 0333 2001004 to get an application form or if you can get access online visit http://web01.homeaccess.org.uk/