People and Prosperity

The aim of the UK Online Centres is to give adults who currently have limited or no access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) the opportunity to access and learn ICT skills to help them make the most of themselves in all aspects of their lives.

Opening Times

Drop-in sessions are available Monday - Thursday from 10am to 12.30pm

In addition courses are run at other times - more details are available here

 

Hardware and Software

 

The computer suite at Pilands Wood has 11 PC’s, with the facility to have a 12th. A4 and A3 colours printers, a flat bed scanner and negative scanner.

 

There is also provision to add users own laptops to the network.

 

The network is connected to the internet, via broadband.

 

The software installed on all PC’s is:

MS Office 2003 Professional, (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and FrontPage)

Adobe PhotoShop CS

Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8

Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004

 

Disability equipment

A range of equipment is available to help those who may find it difficult to use standard computing equipment.  This includes:

 

	Height Adjustable Workstation A computer desk which can be raised or lowered to the right height ideal for reducing back pain and for wheel chair users
	Large Print Keyboard With high contrast letters which are ideal for partially sighted, visually impaired users or those with fine motor skill difficulties
	BigKeys Plus Keyboard The large keytops and large high contrast letting makes keys easier to see and hit
	PC Trackerball The trackball is suitable for users needing support for fine motor skill difficulties
	Roller Plus Trackerball The trackball is suitable for users with severe motor skill difficulties
	Clicker A talking word processor that helps develop literacy skills – you can write by using the keyboard or by selecting letters, words or phases in the Clicker Grid
	Supernova Software which magnifies and/or reads information on screen. Ideal for partially sighted or visually impaired users.
	Penfriend Word prediction software to help people with dyslexia or physical difficulties with word processing

 

Location

Pilands Wood Centre is located on Chamberlayne Road off the Hamble Lane in Bursledon, near Southampton

 

Pilands Wood Centre

Chamberlayne Road

Bursledon

Southampton

SO31 8DT

 

Tel: 023 8040 7563

 

Free parking available

 

Renting Opportunities

 

These facilities are available to rent for your own training needs.

 

There is provision to extend into a second room to increase the size of the facilities, where users can add their own laptops to the network.

 

Whiteboard, overhead projector and TV with video recorder are available for use.

 

Please contact Barbara Corcoran

 

Tel: 023 8040 7563

 

Email: barbara.corcoran@eastleigh.gov.uk

 

 

 

Southampton Advice and Representation Centre ( SARC ) offers a free, independent and confidential advice service specialising in:

 

 

They provide free advice and assistance, from simple form filling through to representation at Social Security and Employment Tribunals.

They can help anyone who lives within Eastleigh Borough and Southampton City.

There are a number of advice 'clinics' around the SARC area, with an Eastleigh clinic once a week.  Call 023 8043 1435 for more details of local services.

Job Centre Plus and the European Social Fund have funded three projects to help people return to work after claiming incapacity or disability benefits. Click on the links below for more details.

 

The Kennedy Scott Advice & Guidance pdf   project can give you the information you need to help you decide about your work options and how to move into the employment of your choice. The project lasts up to 7 weeks, is provided without cost to you and does not affect your benefits.

 

Confident to Work pdf   can help you increase your confidence and provides appropriate employment advice from people who understand your needs. The project lasts up to 13 weeks, is provided free of charge and does not affect your benefits.