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Gransnet goes local

The social networking site for older people plans to establish a network of local community sites to offer a platform for influence and expression

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A voice for older people
It is estimated that there are around 14 million grandparents in the UK – 47% of whom care for their grandchildren on a regular basis. Gransnet is a successful social networking site primarily targeted at Britain’s grandparents, but also welcoming to other older people.

The hunt for a job

A new initiative aims to increase jobseekers’ awareness of their online profile – and its importance in their search for work

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Inappropriate use of the internet has created many new pitfalls for people seeking work. While the growth of online technology has opened up opportunities for web users the world over, the internet also presents new social problems created by its very existence.