Laptop Scheme 2018



Laptop Scheme 2018BackgroundWiltshire Council used to get their old laptops cleaned and rebuilt which were delivered to CSW, and distributed to carers who had requested a laptop. Carers would pay ?50 which would be passed on Wiltshire Council, to cover the cost of the refurbishment. Wiltshire Council stopped this scheme in 2015.New scheme for 2018Bristol Computer work with stocks of laptops that are no longer required by the council, local businesses and organisations and CSW will be donating our unwanted laptops to them. Bristol Computer Reuse are a subsidiary of Byteback, who were involved in the original Wiltshire Council Scheme. They data cleanse the machines and get them ready to be used by new owners. This scheme is supported by Bristol City Council and through it, it is possible to apply for a refurbished laptop from ?99.00.Who is Eligible?The scheme is limited to one laptop per household for people who are either? on a low income? over 65? have a disability? have a child that receives free school meals? have a child that needs access to a computer for educational purposes? are in receipt of means tested benefits? are a full-time carerHow to ApplyApplicants should fill in the Online Form or print and complete the form and send to; Bristol Computer Reuse, Byteback IT Solutions Ltd, Unit 1 Brewery Court, North Street, Bristol, BS3 1JS. In where did you hear about us please state ‘Other’ then Carer Support Wiltshire.Once an application has been approved the applicant will be contacted to let them know when a laptop is available and ready for collection (this is usually within 2-3 weeks). Payment is made on collection. Cash, credit and debit cards are accepted plus and there is also an option to pay by instalments.Collection is from Unit 1 Brewery Court, North Street, Bristol, BS3 1JS (in the courtyard behind Workout Bristol). Home delivery is available at an additional cost of around ?10.00Applicants will Receive:? A refurbished laptop with software including Windows 10, Antivirus, LibreOffice and Multimedia Software installed, which is User ready? Power cable and battery? A 6-month hardware warranty? Follow up telephone support and advice including connecting to the internetApply online0117 3706 375 or email info@. Open Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm ................
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