Dear Members

Please be aware of this:

Trading Standards have been contacted by a resident who is shielding.

She received a text on her phone that was designed to make her feel that she might be missing out on important information:

It said:
“Important Coronavirus update in your area” and asks you to click on a link.… Read More...

Things are beginning to move with lockdown easing, but the situation is still complicated.

Please follow this link to see the latest Government advice:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july… Read More...

Dear Members,

I know many of you will have come into contact with Judith Stratton, our wonderful, bubbly Community Navigator, who sadly lost her daughter Rachael recently in tragic circumstances.

I wished to share just how wonderful and talented a young lady Rachael was and, thanks to Spotlight, I can now do so using their amazing video of tribute, which is also available through the Isle of Wight Radio website.… Read More...

Phone numbers and contact details for support for Island residents:

Updated Thursday 11th June 2020

Local Authority working in conjunction with Community Action IW – co-ordinating local efforts
01983 823600 – open 9am to 5pm everyday
(Please do not ring The Riverside Centre number as The Riverside is closed)
Website: www.iowcoronavirus.co.uk… Read More...

Trading Standards have received reports of another scam phone call that appears to be targeting the Island at the moment.

It is an automated call that starts off by saying “you have missed a call from your internet service provider” and goes on to tell you that your internet service is about to be cut off unless you make a payment immediately!… Read More...

We are all aware that a phone call may come at any time to advise us about Covid 19 .

But did you know that modern phones can be tricked into displaying false information about who is actually calling you?

Even though the calling number on your phone may show as the right NHS contact number – 0300 013 5000 – you may actually be talking to scammers and fraudsters who know how to display the NHS number on your phone, even though they are calling from a completely different one.… Read More...

Face Covering and Communication for those who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired.

Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary’s announced that the wearing of face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from Monday 15th June 2020.  ‘Face coverings’ are different from surgical masks or PPE worn by health and social care professionals.… Read More...

Phone numbers and contact details for support for Island residents:

Updated Thursday 28th May 2020 -please feel free to share as widely as possible

Trading Standards are advising residents to be aware of another TV Licensing scam that is currently hitting our inboxes, in fact a member of the team received the email below so it just proves that ANYONE can be a scam victim if we aren’t careful!… Read More...

Action on Hearing Loss on the Island have a series of direct dial mobile numbers available in order to make accessing their services easier during the current Lockdown:

If you need any help or advice with hearing or visual impairment related issues, hearing aids, batteries or other equipment please just call their friendly staff on one of the following mobile numbers:

General Enquiries – 07774724555 (Leave a message).… Read More...