Free Laptop or Computer

lifesuckssometimes

For those on benefits FOR Oldham and Suffolk.
Who is entitled to the grant?

Next Generation Learning @ Home packages that are available to all families and are Government-backed computer and Internet packages approved for education. Only certain families qualify for a Home Access Grant†
Answer the questions below to see if you are eligible for a grant.

* Or whose place is paid for by Oldham or Suffolk councils. Full-time means 16 hours a week or more. Home schooled children do not qualify. ** If you are not sure of your income then you should check your Tax Credit Award Notice.
Do you qualify?

If you ticked all four boxes in your column, you could get a Home Access Grant.
If you think you qualify for a Home Access Grant, call:

0161 770 7770 for Oldham

08456 031 842 for Suffolk††

Or ask at your school or college. They should be able to help.
††Call charges to this number will vary depending on your provider.
†Home Access Grants are available until September 11th 2009. You must apply for your grant before this date and there are limited grants available.

savemoney

Found more info below

http://digital-lifestyles.info/2008/10/23/next-generation-learning-free-computers-for-children-pilot-areas-announced/

It’s planned that the scheme will go nationwide in autumn of 2009.

peeweelevi

OMG.... JUST another incentive for those people to stay on the dole!

Nice one goverment .. joke!

Self emplyoed=government steal money and take everything possible from us.
dole= government give free house, free money, all year round holiday, amazing discounts, and free computers.... oh yea and free insulation and much more

mmm think we will be having a career change now..

or to be honest we might not be chossing a career change with this goverment as it will be made for us!

sarah1972

peeweelevi wrote: »

OMG.... JUST another incentive for those people to stay on the dole!

Nice one goverment .. joke!

Self emplyoed=steal money and take everything possible from us.
dole= free house, free money, all year round holiday, amazing discounts, and free computers.... oh yea and free insulation and much more

mmm think we will be having a career change now..

or to be honest we might not be chossing a career change with this goverment as it will be made for us!

I am self emplyed and I have never stolen money or taken everything possible?!

a) I pay tax every year
b) I dont get paid if I am off sick
c) I dont get paid holidays like everyone thats on paye
d) whats a bank holiday?

Shall I go on ?

peeweelevi

Please read what we put again.............. if you are self employed as we are the government steal money of us and take everything possible and they basically give people on benefits/dole loads of free stuff...(OUR MONEY)

We know all the points you state all too well!!!!!

sarah1972

peeweelevi wrote: »

Please read what we put again.............. if you are self employed as we are the government steal money of us and take everything possible and they basically give people on benefits/dole loads of free stuff...(OUR MONEY)

We know all the points you state all too well!!!!!

Ooh I just re read your post! Sorry
Ha Ha I was too quick to defend us self employed folk that some people for some reason think we get away with more and pay less but as you quite rightly know is the opposite !
:beer:

lifesuckssometimes

peeweelevi wrote: »

OMG.... JUST another incentive for those people to stay on the dole!

Nice one goverment .. joke!

Self emplyoed=government steal money and take everything possible from us.
dole= government give free house, free money, all year round holiday, amazing discounts, and free computers.... oh yea and free insulation and much more

mmm think we will be having a career change now..

or to be honest we might not be chossing a career change with this goverment as it will be made for us!

I agree but i posted for the genuine those who may have lost their jobs, illness,e.t.c But yes it will abused by chavs, benefit cheats, illegal immigrants.

The government is weak. and is run by liberals who try to impress to maintain their very healthy wage packets. recession what recession :mad:

lorweld

Hi guys the freebies board isn't the board for debate on benefit entitlements. Please use the discussion time board if you wish to continue a debate on benefit entitlements. Thanks

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hayleym09

peeweelevi wrote: »

OMG.... JUST another incentive for those people to stay on the dole!

Nice one goverment .. joke!

Self emplyoed=government steal money and take everything possible from us.
dole= government give free house, free money, all year round holiday, amazing discounts, and free computers.... oh yea and free insulation and much more

mmm think we will be having a career change now..

or to be honest we might not be chossing a career change with this goverment as it will be made for us!

dont mean to be rude or start an arguement, but i think thats a bit out of order, my partner left me 3 days after my son was born, prematurely after myself actually dying in labour, and due to complications during my emergency section, im unable to work and do receive benefits in order to live! i have got a degree and a masters in microbiology, and would go back to work tomorow if i could make it 50 yards outside my "free house" if i wasnt doubled over in agony!!!!

kiera123_2

peeweelevi wrote: »

OMG.... JUST another incentive for those people to stay on the dole!

Nice one goverment .. joke!

Self emplyoed=government steal money and take everything possible from us.
dole= government give free house, free money, all year round holiday, amazing discounts, and free computers.... oh yea and free insulation and much more

mmm think we will be having a career change now..

or to be honest we might not be chossing a career change with this goverment as it will be made for us!

Alternatively, it may actually offer the children of families on low incomes (that doesn't just mean people on income support, it also includes those who actually do work and simply claim child tax credit) more opportunities and a better start academically than they otherwise would have.

cooldude255220

Is it nationwide?, or just for oldham and suffic?