A Thamesmead organisation is helping more people get online.

Peabody, based in Joyce Dawson Way, has already helped more than 1,200 people apply for jobs over the internet, connect with family and friends, pay bills, shop and research on the web.

The Net Worx scheme, which launched in 2010, has begun offering weekly one-to-one sessions from the Arnott Community Centre in Arnott Close, Thamesmead.

Peabody’s director of community programmes Veronica Kirwan said: "For many people getting online and accessing services is a daunting prospect which is where Net Worx comes in. 

"The team work with learners at their own pace to ensure that they feel safe, supported and confident about accessing the internet. For some it has opened up a whole new world and has changed their lives."

Net Worx is part of Peabody’s wellbeing project, Activate, which has received £6.4m funding from the Big

Lottery Fund since it launched in 2007, offering a programme of activities focusing on improving physical activity levels, healthy eating and  mental wellbeing. 

Net Worx will run from 10am to noon every Wednesday, until December 17.

Call 0800 587 8215.