Are you thinking about buying your own computer, laptop, or tablet? Check out the links below to see what the best deals are on purchasing low-cost refurbished devices.
GetOnline@home
GetOnline@home offer low-cost digital devices and advise on broadband deals and software. If you’re in receipt of eligible benefits, you can get professionally refurbished devices starting from £99, if not in receipt of eligible benefits prices start from just £119.
Family Fund
Family Fund offers funding and support including a grant which can be used to purchase digital devices for families who are raising disabled or seriously ill children.
Music Magpie
If buying isn’t an option for you right now or you’d prefer to try a device before taking the plunge, renting a device could be for you. Music Magpie offer refurbished iPads for rent from as little as £12.49 a month for 12 months.
Other financial help
If you’re struggling with the cost of devices and connectivity or have financial concerns in other areas of life, wider support is available:
- Durham County Council financial help pages provide information on where you can get support locally, initiatives to help you manage your money and details of the North East Credit Union providing loans, savings and other benefits.
- Advice in County Durham provides signposting to advice providers in County Durham including Money Advice County Durham and Citizens Advice.
