I applied for a postal vote. Took a little while searching, but eventually found appropraite form on laptop and filled it in with all details. But then could not find any way if 'sending' this back. When I read information carefully, I had to print off that completed form and use landmail to post to my local town hall. Okay, I did, and did receive confirmation and then my postal vote. But find it surprising that when most of it is on line - still have to send it off by landmail.
I am 80years of age, but think it is important for me to keep up with technology as it is a normal part of life these days.
As for using cheques, do people realise that anything other than individuals have to pay sizeable bank charges not only in using cheques, but also in paying them in. When I went on my Residents Association Committee, I was horrified at the amount of bank charges paid by our non-profit making Association, mainly due to people paying their half-yearly mainteancne charges by cheque.
I can remember, long back in the past - in the 1950's some of my elderly aunts being scared to use a telephone. There are many opportunities of older folk being able to learn basic everyday computer skills. This should be encouraged.
Kate Garroway-Care at home costs
Is there anyone who still thinks that Israel's actions in Gaza are justifiable?