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National Safeguarding Adults Week 21 – 27 November 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week:
Please be assured that however you may be feeling, there is plenty of support available.
For a number of mental health support groups visit Isle Find It – Your Community Directory.
https://t.co/O920ReCJnH
Stay Safe and Keep Well 😀 https://t.co/2stAjZ7zaL

Beware of scams

A couple of unusual scams and an old favourite this morning. Check out these scam warnings from Trading Standards and don’t get caught out.

• Reports of fake calls from banks, Visa and Amazon saying that money has come out of your account. These are SCAMS. Do not respond if you are at all concerned. You should put the phone down and wait 10 minutes or use another line and contact your bank to verify.
• Be wary if you are dealing with a solicitor and communicating via email. We have heard reports of solicitors accounts getting hacked and emails telling house buyers to pay the deposit into an account which turns out to be a scam. If you are in the process of purchasing a house always verify solicitors bank details with them verbally – don’t trust emails communications with such large amounts.
• A warning to businesses: The report we have received relates to garages and the purchase of parts however could easily apply to any business. Criminals are purchasing car parts over the phone using stolen card details – collecting the item and then the card company will reverse the payment leaving the business at a loss.
• Remember: be a little suspicious of everything and don’t be afraid to challenge something you aren’t sure about

Whatsapp Users:

ARE YOU A WHATSAPP USER

Did you know that …
1. Open WhatsApp on your phone
2. Go into Settings
3. Go to Account
4. Go to Privacy
5. Go to Groups
6. Change from (Everyone) to (My Contacts, press Done)

do so for your own security and share this with everyone you know that uses WhatsApp.

Reporting Hate Crime
3rd June 2021

Now that Covid 19 restrictions are lifting, you may come across abuse or aggression from others whilst you are out.

If you are subject to hate crime because of your disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, race or religion, you can report this via 999 (in an emergency), on 101 (non-emergency), online on True Vision www.report-it.org.uk and or attend a third party reporting centre IOW Citizen’s Advice Bureau; https://www.citizensadviceiw.org.uk/

Make sure you keep yourself safe and confident whilst out and about. The Safe Places Scheme is there to give you somewhere safe to go to if you are feeling scared or confused. Details of IOW Safe Place can be found here: https://safeplacesiow.com/
Watch the following clips about hate and mate crime https://www.facebook.com/safeplacesiow/posts/140013787831331

Elder Abuse
29th June 2021

Check out this cross post from the UN: Elder abuse is preventable. Everyone has a role to play — by watching for signs, staying connected, getting help from local services & more.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/elder-abuse-awareness-day/

Domestic Abuse
16th August 2021

Report from the Police, don’t deal with this on your own there is help out there. ‘Unfortunately there was a theme last night, we attended quite a few reports of domestic abuse. At 3 of these incidents, 3 males were arrested. I am very aware that domestic abuse (DA) effects men and women. In my experience women are more likely to be victims. There are many reason for this but to keep this topic short and to the point, I would urge you to contact us or a DA specialist if you are in need.
You can contact us; https://www.hampshire.police.uk/…/how-to-report…/

If you don’t feel ready to talk to the police or you would rather speak to a DA specialist support worker, please click the link below. You Trust support victims on the Isle of Wight and their link is in the below page; https://www.hampshire.police.uk/…/support-organisations/

This link also provides support for women, men and other topics, including LGBT+, children and support for the elderly. I can’t emphasise enough that you don’t deserve to be treated like rubbish, called names, controlled or physically abused. It is not normal behaviour and there will be someone out there that deserves you and will love you for who you are.

Domestic abuse also effects more than just intimate relationships, it can also happen between a parent and their son/daughter. This is just as heart breaking to see and is not acceptable behaviour in a modern society.

Do you know someone that is suffering from DA? Please encourage them to seek help. My officers are ready to do all they can to support you. You Trust have professional people that can also offer a lot of support and long term guidance if you would prefer to speak to someone that is not a police officer.
‘Sgt Radford

#ASBawarenessweek
22nd July 2021
What is Anti-Social Behaviour?
Anti-Social Behaviour or ASB, is when someone’s quality of life is affected by the actions of other people in the community, this is anti-social behaviour.
What is ASB?
Incidents of ASB can range from something that is a mild annoyance to something that causes real fear and insecurity. It could be a one-off event or something that happens over and over again.
ASB can be broken down into three categories:
Personal ASB – when a person targets a specific individual or group
Nuisance ASB – when a person causes trouble, annoyance or suffering to a community.
Environmental ASB – When a person’s actions affect the wider environment, such as public spaces or buildings.
What can you do about ASB?
All reports of ASB should be put to your local police. If it’s an emergency, call 999. Where your report is not an emergency, you can contact them via the 101 number or online at: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/…/how-to-report-a-crime/

New Safe Places!
13th July 2021
A massive welcome to all our new Safe Place volunteers! If you’re in need of a Safe Place, you can now head over to these additional locations: Kingston Farmhouse Care Home Ltd in Whippingham, East Cowes, Newport Residential Care, Byrnhill Grove RCH in Ventnor, Ryde Town Council, Hose Rhodes Dickson in Ryde and Regent Pharmacy in Shanklin.
Haven’t got a Safe Places card? If you think you could do with a Safe Place every now and then (or know someone who would benefit), head on over to our website: http://www.safeplacesiow.com/registering-for-a-safe…/