To: Government
An Internet Window to the world for care homes and hospitals
Create a right that everyone has access to the Internet. To an extent this is already the case for the general public as libraries provide Internet access, however those unable to get outside typically have no Internet access. In particular, old people in care homes and patients in hospitals have no access.
Why is this important?
If you've been in a care home, or hospital, as a resident/patient or visitor you will realise that it is very boring. Other than TV and a few magazines (and perhaps old books) there is nothing to do to stimulate and entertain the mind. This erodes peoples' quality of life, and probably damages their mental and physical health. The ability to participate on the Internet opens up a wonderful array of stimulating and interesting opportunities; and helps to make their lives more interesting again.
