Resources
Amazon [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] : an online shopping site.
- Citizens Advice Scotland: information and advice on money, legal and other problems.
- The City of Edinburgh Council: an example of a local authority website.
- DigitalLearn.org: ‘Internet privacy: searching and visiting sites’ (online course).
- eBay: a shopping and auction site.
- GOV.UK: the UK government’s website, including pages on applying for a Blue Badge and Universal Credit.
- Lead Scotland: specialists in linking education and disability.
- NHS Inform: NHS guidance and services for Scotland.
- PayPal: a secure way to pay for online transactions.
- Skyscanner: a flight price comparison site.
- trivago: a hotel price comparison site.
- Universal Credit In Action is a YouTube channel that features a full service overview of applying for Universal Credit.
- UK International Consumer Centre: free and impartial advice when you have problems shopping abroad.
- Which?: ‘Does a green padlock mean a website’s safe?’, ‘How to spot a fake, fraudulent or scam website’ and ‘Online shopping’.
Lesson 4: Summary