e.g. Reading circle book club via interactive digital TV in Kirklees

e.g. Prison video link to enable prisoners to keep in touch with family and try to prevent family breakdown on release

e.g. Email, skype and other applications to help people to stay in touch, Voicemail4all service etc

e.g. Soul Control - an anti-knife crime game produced by young people at risk of joining gangs, improves self esteem with tangible outputs

e.g. Assistive technology that enables people with motor disorders to use eye movements to control their PC and household equipment including the TV.

e.g. Wii and tea sessions for older people

e.g. SMS4deaf a free text messaging service which gave the opportunity to text the council on any matter relating to the services provided.

e.g. ementoring for children in care and care leavers (Brightside Trust)

e.g. Telecare and Telehealth technologies that enable people to live independently in their own homes rather then in care homes

e.g. Games2grow which takes NEETs on a learning journey from simple 'brain train' games which build confidence

e.g. BT –The Wheeltop project with SCOPE which uses communication aid equipment for people who cannot speak

e.g. Family history sessions with Silver Surfers, Music applications with young people etc.

e.g. ACE Centres which use technology to help young people to communicate

e.g. The Listening Eye a national helpline for those having difficulty with their eyesight, staffed by people with avisual impairment and using virtual contact centre technology

e.g. Telecare and Telehealth technologies that enable people to live independently in their own homes rather then in care homes

e.g. Internet based support networks like Netmums