Residents in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, can book one-to-one help with smartphones, laptops and tablets at Clacton Library on Station Road. Essex Library Service has scheduled free, hour-long sessions for Thursday 5 February and Thursday 12 February 2026 to help people feel more confident using the internet.
Each session runs for 60 minutes and can be used to get help with the NHS App, online banking, or filling in government forms. The one-to-one coaching is free but must be booked in advance at the library front desk or via the Essex Libraries events portal.
The sessions are part of a wider push by Essex Library Service — which is run by Essex County Council — to tackle digital exclusion in the Tendring district, where public data and local reports show parts of the area rank among England’s more deprived communities. Redevelopment plans for Clacton Library, including more community space to host activities such as digital support, were reported as submitted in late 2024.
Similar digital-skills initiatives exist elsewhere in the region; for example, the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care System supports local digital skills work to help people manage health appointments online. However, that does not imply a direct operational link between the ICS and these specific Clacton sessions.
To take part, residents should book in advance at Clacton Library’s front desk or through the Essex Libraries online events booking system.
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