OPIN - Older People's Information Network


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PeopleLink Help Page

How to find Information
You can find information in several ways

1. Name of Organisation

just click on the appropriate A-Z button, eg to find details about Orbit Housing click on O to bring up a list of all organisations whose name begins with O. Then click on "Orbit Housing Association" for further details.

2. Keywords

to find similar types of organisations/activities eg Over Fifties Groups
to find 2 different activities you may be interested in eg Computer Training OR Walking
to find very specific information eg Voluntary Work in (AND) Conservation
Area to find organisations based in or serving particular areas of Coventry eg Tile Hill
Language eg to find groups who speak Punjabi
Access to find out about access issues such as accessible toilets
Combination of keywords, area, language & access terms

To use any of these click on the appropriate box eg keywords.

a list of words/subject terms will appear for you to choose from
type in the first letter of the word you want eg O for Over Fifties Group
Scroll down the list then click on the word of your choice (i.e. Over Fifties Group)
if you want an over fifties group in the Stoke area of Coventry. - Click on the area box and click & choose "Stoke" from the area list
if you want particular languages used or places with for example accessible toilets just select the appropriate terms from the language and access boxes
Then press SEARCH to bring up a list of OVER FIFTIES GROUPS IN STOKE

3. Free Text Searching

You may find the word you want is not on the list of keywords, areas, language and & access terms. So click on the FREE TEXT BOX and type in the words you want. Click on the search button. If nothing is found think about other words you could use and Try Again!
PeopleLink has been developed and maintained by Coventry Libraries. If you would like to have your organisation included on PeopleLink, either fill out our online form or contact us on 024 7683 2337 or 024 7683 2314 or text 024 7683 2395 or write to PeopleLink, Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY or by Form on Internet.
Click here to start using PeopleLink

Whilst the information contained in these pages is believed to be accurate, no responsibility can be taken for any errors or omissions. We cannot be held responsible or liable for any claim, loss or damage resulting from its use.