Glasgow Life
To empower communities to build their confidence and skills, helping people to volunteer, deliver activities and shape local services.
Services this organisation delivers
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Free courses and one to one support to help you build confidence using computers, smartphones and the internet. Our Essential Digital Skills Tutors can help you develop practical skills for everyday life, learning and work.
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Free, confidential support to help you apply for benefits and access essential online services. Our Assisted Digital Team can guide you through Universal Credit claims, online forms and managing your account.
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Note: this service is only for carers , older people and people with disabilities
The Home Library Service deliver books to homes for customers who cannot visit their local library, for example people with:
Long term illness Short term illness Disability – physical and / or mental Age-related issues affecting access Mobility challenges – short-term or enduring Ongoing medical care at home Caring responsibilities
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Our volunteer led Memories Scotland group sessions at Glasgow Libraries are an opportunity to reminisce and share memories about the past. The group sessions offer a friendly and safe space for people to come together, connect with others, make new friends, learn and share information about the place they live, stimulate mental activity, increase their confidence and self-esteem.
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At Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries we provide free emotional, practical and financial support to anyone affected by cancer. We support people living with or beyond cancer, the family, friends or carers of someone with cancer, people who are bereaved, and people who are worried about cancer and have some questions.
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Note: this service is only for ethnic minorities , older people and unemployed people
The Digi-PALS volunteers provide basic digital support to customers on a one to one basis to include support with Computers, Tablets, Laptops, Book-Readers and Smartphones/Mobile phones
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Health walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you.
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Note: this service is only for families
A service providing support tailored to the needs of parents/kinship carers of a child or children under 16 who are struggling financially, regardless of employment status.
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Note: this service is only for unemployed people who live in Glasgow City and surrounding local authoritiesWe offer free and accredited digital skills courses. You can get a qualification in as little as six weeks! From computer basics to professional skills to start your career - we have a course for you.