A Scottish landlord piloting the direct payment of benefit
to tenants has launched a scheme to provide IT access and computer training in
community centres. Edinburgh-based
Dunedin Canmore is using nearly £200,000 of Scottish government funding to set
up a scheme called Positive Pathways. Under the scheme, the 5,000-home
association will work with community organisations to provide computer access
and support to people who don’t have the digital skills to claim benefits or
look for jobs online. Read more on
Inside Housing.
