Top sites for Silver Surfers

The internet is a haven of fascinating information for people of all ages. We’ve had a look for some sites that we think might be of interest to you, but this is being updated and changing all the time so the ones we have listed should be treated as a starting point.

If you think there are more sites that will be useful to other L&Q silver surfers contact us and we will add them here.

Of course L&Q don't run these sites, so we can't be held responsible for the content, but we will try and check them regularly to see that they are still available.

General Interest

Silver links: senior friendly sites for silver surfers
http://www.sylviamilne.btinternet.co.uk/plucked/silv.htm

I don’t feel fifty – fairly light-hearted look at issues for older people.
I don't feel fifty

SAGA – access Saga’s holiday, health and insurance information.
Saga

Seniority

Silversurfers.net

Laterlife has a range of articles on things such as life events, retirement & health.
Laterlife.com

Digital Unite is the new name for Hairnet, and online resource site for older people, with all sorts of links and services available. This organisation also offers computer training courses. For more information please visit their website, Digital unite

Agewell Information Point is a directory compiled with older people and their carers/families who live in the Chiltern, South Bucks and Wycombe area.It explains what help and information is available in the area. Agewell information point

The BBC is always worth a look for up to date news, weather and Eastenders information.
BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders

The association of retired person & persons over 50 – Britain’s largest campaigning and social membership organisation for people over 50.
www.arp050.org.uk

For those of you interested in tracing your family tree
The Public Record Office
www.pro.gov.uk/

Genuki is a great resource of different genealogical sites
www.genuki.org.uk

Or maybe you want to get in contact with someone you went to school with.Sign up and see who has already signed up from your old schools.
www.friendsreunited.co.uk

Computer skills

The government’s site for people who want to get more out of the Internet.
www.ukonline.gov.uk/

The BBC has a great site in WebWise which will give you lots of tips and advice in getting more from the internet.
www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/

Silverhairs is a site dedicated to help older people with their computing, whether it be problems with software or hardware.
www.silverhairs

Hairnet is a training organisation aimed at older people.
www.hairnet.org

Chat

The baby boomer bistro – a chat site for older people.
www.bbb.org.uk

Find your way

Key in a postcode, or a street name to see a map of the area – invaluable for getting around the UK.
www.streetmap.co.uk

Shopping

Do you want to get your household shopping delivered? See if Tesco delivers in your area.
www.tesco.com

Get books, music and audio books delivered to your home.

Amazon
www.amazon.co.uk

Bol.com
www.bol.com

Money & advice

FT Your Money – compare savings and current accounts to see which are the best value.
www.ftyourmoney.com

Adviceguide is run by the citizens advice bureau and is a good starting point for getting advice on legal, housing and financial issues.
www.adviceguide.org.uk

Ferret benefit test - use this site to see if you are entitled to more benefits.
www.ferret.co.uk

Information on benefits for older people.
www.dss.gov.uk/lifeevent/penret/index.asp

Need a train time? Look it up on the rail track site.
www.railtrack.com

Search the Internet

Google
www.google.co.uk

Ask Jeeves
www.ask.com

All the web
www.alltheweb.com

Leisure

This site links to lots of online crossword puzzles
www.crossword-puzzles.co.uk

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