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Friends Action North East is a grassroots community charity supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to make and keep positive friendships.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, self-motivated...
17,405 victims lost a total of £13.5m last Christmas to online shopping fraud. Check out these top tips on how to shop online securely this festive season: actionfraud.police.uk/shoponlinesafely #FraudFreeXmas
§ Black Friday shoppers urged to avoid...
BASIC FIRE SAFETY - Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Test your smoke alarm every week
Don't overload electrical sockets
Don't charge phones/devices overnight
Use washers, dryers, and dishwashers during the day when you are at home
Do not leave...
This guidance is for people who run volunteer-involving organisations, groups, or manage volunteers. If you would like to volunteer yourself, please read guidance on how to volunteer during the coronavirus pandemic: https://www.gov.uk/volunteering/...
False alarm calls waste both time and resources for our fire and rescue service.
Here are some top tips on how to reduce false alarms in your flats and at home.
Just view the document below for these useful tips.
Due to the current lockdown, most people will be spending a lot, if not all, their time at home. This means there are far fewer opportunities to be physically active if you are used to walking and exercising on a normal day.
The home environment doesn’t...
See below the Cyber-scams & Fraud cases. See the attached Flyers to read more about the following scams and advice on how to protect yourself and stay safe.
PayPal Authorized Payment to Cryptocurrency Exchange LLC Scam
Information on how to defend...
A short video which the Jigsaw Theatre Company in Stockton have made to promote people accessing the flu jab.
2nd November 2020 Daily News and Keeping Well Tips:
The Government have decide to have another national lockdown. This will be for the whole of England. Starting on Thursday 5th November, everyone living in England will be in lockdown. This will last for...
Marks & Spencer CEO spoofed:
Cyber criminals are using fraudulent advertising to entice shoppers to claim a free gift voucher as part of a fake prize draw, by impersonating the M&S CEO, Steve Rowe.
Unwitting victims who click on the ad are...
What do local COVID alert levels mean?
Medium Risk
You can meet in groups of up to 6 people inside and outside
You can also meet with them in public places like parks, pubs and restaurants
Pubs and restaurants close at 10pm
High Risk
You are not...