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Current News Items

Computer Charges in Warwickshire Libraries

Warwickshire's Libraries will be introducing charges for the use of computers, from 1st July. For details of the charging regime click computer charges. Unfortunately, these charges do apply to the Silver Surfers sessions at the moment.

Nuneaton & Bedworth Core Strategy

If you want to have your say about what Nuneaton & Bedworth will look like by 2026 then you can contribute to the Core Strategy consultation. For more information and details of various ways to give your views click Core Strategy.

Distraction Burglary

There have been recent incidents of Distraction Burglary in North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Bedworth and Rugby, with the burglars gaining entry to people's homes by claiming to be from the "Water Board". Do not allow anyone into your home who you do not know or who has not made an appointment. For more information about avoiding being a victim click Distraction Burglary.

"More Money in Your Pocket"

Age Concern has launched a campaign to help people with claiming tax credits and benefits that they are entitled to. For more information, a booklet and free helpline numbers click Money in your Pocket.

Summer Walks, Activities and Events in Coventry

For information about things which are happening in Coventry over the summer click Coventry Step Out.

Warwickshire Community Forums

The County Council has introduced Community Forums across the whole of Warwickshire. These Forums are for citizens to make their views known to Officers and Councillors about local issues, services and developments. The first Forums have been well-attended. For more information, details of your local Forum, and information on issues raised, click Community Forums.

PHILLIS - drop-ins in Warwick and Leamington

older ladies on benchWarwickshire County Council's PHILLIS service is running a series of drop-ins in Warwick District. The service is for people aged over 50 who are looking for some help with living in their own home. For information ring 01926 731144 or click PHILLIS.

Check your Benefits Eligibility

You can check your eligibility for welfare benefits using Age Concern's on-line checker. You do not have to enter your name. To use the checker click benefit checker.

Silver Surfers Registrations

There are currently 1,510 people registered with us as Silver Surfers. You can Register as a Silver Surfer free, on-line by clicking Registration or at any of our drop-ins.

New and Updated Pages

Find out which pages are new and which pages have been updated recently on this web-site by clicking latest changes. 

Archived Items

Some items that have previously been on the Silver Surfers Home page, and which may still be of interest, have been archived. Click Archive to access these items.

Help and Advice Phone Lines

Needing help, information or advice? As well as the information on the Silver Surfers website, there are several general advice phone lines provided for older people. Details can be found by clicking Advice lines.

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