What is it?

Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home. 

If you know a low income family in receipt of certain benefits they could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access. The programme is aimed at those that need it most and targets families that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home. 

Depending on what you need, the grant allows eligible applicants to buy one of the following packages:

1. Full package (a computer, one year's internet access, service and support)
2. A computer with service and support only
3. One year's internet access only

Can I Get One?

Parents who think they may be eligible for a Home Access grant can simply call the Home Access Grant Helpline on 0333 200 1004 to get an application form. The following guidance is a useful guide on who will be eligible under this scheme

Section One:

Are you a parent or guardian responsible for and living with a child…

…who is in school years 3 to 9?

…who attends a state-maintained school in England full time**?

…who has not already had a computer from a Home Access Grant or similar programme, such as Computers for Pupils?

Section Two:

Do you receive at least one of the following?

• Free school meals for your child***
• Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income support
• Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and an income of less than £16,040
• Guaranteed Pension Credit (not Savings Credit)
• Income-based Employment Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

To find out more about getting a Home Access Grant:

Call the Home Access Grant helpline on 0333 200 1004 (Minicom: 0121 748 1471         0121 748 1471) or visit www.homeaccess.org.uk