This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. West Yorkshire Trading Standards News Alert issue 15  10.07.2020 Outline of trending scams: 'Green Homes' Scheme Ticket Scams set to rise Tax refund phishing scam Click the images below to enlarge:     West Yorkshire… Continue reading West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert #15 10.07.2020

The following information may be useful if you need to understand the present situation with Coronavirus. Clarification on social distancing measures You should continue to keep two metres away from people. Where this is not possible you must keep more than one metre away and take extra precautions to reduce the risk such as wearing… Continue reading Coronavirus, social distancing, hospitality venues and shielding

  Welcome to the latest Newsletter from the Calderdale 50+ forum. Calderdale Forum 50 Plus aims to represent and promote the collective voice of people over the age of 50 in Calderdale by: Communication, Campaigning, Influencing, Encouraging and Empowering.   Download July 2020 newsletter   Read here.     Copyright © 2020 Calderdale Forum 50 Plus,… Continue reading Calderdale Forum 50 Plus Newsletter July 2020

Take a look at the newest Disability Partnership Calderdale newsletter. Welcome to the latest Disability Partnership Calderdale newsletter. This week's focus is on shielding changes and a couple of key bits of local news, including the reopening of (some) public toilets and markets, indications that life is slowly getting back to normal. We work with local authorities,… Continue reading Disability Partnership Calderdale Newsletter 6 July

Newsflash from the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team   VSI Alliance News & Events Invictus is a CIC and currently offering talking sessions in Calderdale as part of their BREW (Building Resilience & Emotional Wellbeing) project for 5 – 17-year-olds. They’re working with children’s mental health services and the safeguarding team to ensure best practice… Continue reading VSI Alliance – Newsflash from the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team

As the rules around lockdown continue to be relaxed we would like to remind all communities that: People can spread the virus even if they don’t have symptoms. It is really important to socially distance, to protect ourselves and others around us. If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people where… Continue reading Covid 19 A message for all our Communities

The newest Macmillan services newsletter for July is out with information regarding support groups including the Virtual Walking Group this Thursday 2nd July at 1pm. Download the Newsletter here There is still time to book onto the Virtual First Steps Programme on the 10th of July for patients and family members. Download the application form… Continue reading Latest Macmillan Information Service Newsletter and First Steps Programme

The following information was taken from the Leeds City Council but applies to everyone. You can read the full article here. Coronavirus - Support for people and communities - June 26, 2020 Updates on restrictions On Tuesday, the government sent out new guidelines on lockdown restrictions. It is important to remember that although some restrictions… Continue reading Useful information regarding eased Lockdown Restrictions and Shielding

Newsflash from the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team   VSI Alliance News & Events Are you recruiting new volunteers? Charlie Johnston, the VSI Alliance’s Volunteer Development Officer, is asking if your group is currently (or soon to be), recruiting new volunteers to your organisation. She’s had a few enquiries from individuals and others from professionals… Continue reading VSI Alliance – Newsflash from the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team

This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. West Yorkshire Trading Standards News Alert issue 13 . 26.06.2020 Outline of trending scams: COSTCO loyalty reward scam message, leading to surveys asking personal details. HMRC job retention scheme scams. Requests for payment in Bitcoin… Continue reading West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert #13 26.06.2020