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Get Social Media Savvy

Do you want to learn how to use social media to connect with other people and improve your health and wellbeing?

This course is a basic introduction to social media including: understanding what Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are, getting set up on the platforms, how you can use them to improve your health and wellbeing, or to develop your social networks, and tips on using social medica safely.

You must have a basic knowledge of using a computer and browsing the internet to access this course.

Umbrella org:
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Area serviced:
Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, Bury, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside or Glossop.
Telephone:
0161 716 2666
Charges:
Free
How to apply:
Telephone or visit website
Sector:
Public

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