 We're all aware of scams targeting the elderly and the vulnerable. Many of these start with a simple phone call, but can result in the victim losing thousands of pounds.
A telephone call blocker is a useful tool which provides an interception and screening process for incoming calls. A simple device that can work with the existing phone, it dials into a central control panel updated with known scam telephone numbers and these are blocked. Friends, family and important numbers can be added to a trusted caller list allowing those calls to get through immediately.
These devices can be supplied and fitted free of charge via the Public Protection Partnership (PPP).
If you have a vulnerable relative or neighbour living West Berkshire that could benefit from this safeguarding measure, then please contact PPP for more information by email or call 01635 519930.
 Recently, we launched Liftshare, which is a car sharing platform, as a pilot scheme for local residents in East Garston, Chaddleworth, Great Shefford and Hungerford.
If you are often travelling alone and wondering how inefficient it is when others are probably doing similar journeys, or you need to be somewhere and just don’t have the means to get there, then this could be for you!
Sharing journeys using the ‘Liftshare’ scheme is flexible and you only share with people who you choose to connect with – you remain in complete control. Only residents with West Berkshire postcodes can sign up to the group so it’s very much a local initiative. This is a positive step for the community, the environment and your bank balance too!
Residents who live near or travel to the areas included in the pilot are invited to find out more and give it a go by signing up for free online.
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