Grants for a laptop

disabledkenny

Hi am 55 disabled, housebound & needing care, I need a grant to purchase a new laptop, I have tried the reconditioned ones that tend to only last for 6 months. Can anyone suggest any where that individuals can apply as a lot only a third party can apply on your behalf?
Also I suffer from arthritis in my hands as well as the rest of my body can any one suggest good software for typing as you speak to the computer please?
Many thanks Kenny.

poppy123456

Hi,

There's some information here regarding laptops/computers. https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/Home/BlogDetail?Link=Charity_Free_IT_Support_Grant_Funding_Computers_Laptops_Software It doesn't say how old the link is or the links within it but you can have a look.

Household support fund from your local Authority but i have no idea whether this sort of this would be included. You will need to contact your LA to ask them. See link.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/household-support-fund-guidance-for-local-councils/household-support-fund-final-guidance-for-county-councils-and-unitary-authorities-in-england#establishing-eligibility

Can't answer your question about the software but hopefully someone else will be able to advise on that.

ShirleyW

I also have bad arthritis in my hands.

I don't have have any information about software for speaking to the computer but I do have a very useful piece of software you might appreciate. 

It's called dwell clicker and it means you don't need to keep clicking the mouse button.  You just move the cursor to where you want to click but the software clicks for you. 

It's been a very big help to me for many years and it only costs £10.  You can download it for free and have a trial period first.

https://thinksmartbox.com/product/dwell-clicker/

Alex_Alumni

Hi @disabledkenny1 and thanks for posting your query. So that's it's easier for our members to find I've moved it over into our Aids, Adaptions and Equipment category, and edited the title slightly.

Have you found our members replies helpful? Let us know if there's anything further you need

Alex

disabledkenny

Thank you every one so much for your responded a few good links there, which I am checking out, many thanks Kenny xx.

Alex_Alumni

You're very welcome @disabledkenny1 if there's anything else we can help with in the meantime, just shout

L_Volunteer

Thanks for sharing this recommendation with us @woodbine. I am sure your recommendation might help some of our community members