PEOPLE living in housing association homes are being given a helping hand with their computer skills.

A mobile computer gym will be available for residents of Home Housing's Scira Court and Deorna Court, in Darlington, every Tuesday until December.

The gym has been set up in a lorry, which contains 12 computers on which residents - not only housing association tenants but also others from the area - can practise their skills and gain accredited qualifications.

Housing manager Angela Mason said: "This can sometimes build people's confidence up to maybe go on and approach Darlington College for further courses."