News

It hasn’t taken long for the scammers to try to cash in on the fear and concern surrounding the Coronavirus. Cyber criminals are targeting individuals as well as industries. In… Read more “IWASP Alert – SCAM MESSAGE”

The Carers Lounge at St Mary’s Hospital is run by Carers IW and since the lounge was opened two years ago the team has supported 1200 carers and see approximately… Read more “1200 Carers supported by The Carers Lounge at St Mary’s Hospital”

The Safe Places project is based on the idea that everyone should be able to go out and feel safe – and is targeted at Adults with Learning Disabilities and people… Read more “Safe Places Scheme to be set up in Ventnor”

Trading Standards are reminding residents to be on the lookout for doorstep traders. Whilst these seem to be more prevalent during the spring and summer months we have been made… Read more “Trading Standards – Doorstep Crime”

Worried about someone you know? Not sure what to do? This short Adult Safeguarding video might help. Read more “ADULT SAFEGUARDING ANIMATION”

The first Safe Place on the Isle of Wight launched on Monday, 4 November 2019. This Safe Place is at County Hall, Newport, PO30 1UD. For more information on the… Read more “Safe Places launch – 4 November 2019”

The closing date for applications is the 25 October 2019. Please click on the link for more information:- https://t.co/nszW8Rkpoy?amp=1 Read more “Job Advertisment: Southampton Safeguarding Adult Board Chair”

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire have teamed up with Southampton Hate Crime Network to make the ‘Love Don’t Hate’ hate crime reporting app availlable across Hampshire and the… Read more “Hate Crime Awareness Week 12/10/- 19/10/2019”

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Mental Health is everyone’s business. Please download the Mates in Mind resource pack about World Suicide Prevention Day 2019 below. This includes taking steps… Read more “World Suicide Prevention Day 2019”

Please see below details of recent scams that are affecting Island Residents. 1.Trading Standards are receiving lots of reports about scam calls telling residents that their internet is being cut… Read more “Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership”