Social isolation within the Island's elderly community is being tackled - thanks to modern technology.
A new project - between government, the business community and the third sector, is being piloted in the south of the Island.
Cath Hayhow is director of adult social care:
Four residents have been provided with tablet computers for six months in a bid to promote "digital inclusion" - ensuring all groups in society can benefit from the internet.
Gillian Quint is one person who's already embraced the technology - she's appearing in a promotional video to highlight the initiative:
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