I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I attended the One Borough Group, where the Borough’s Dementia Team, made a really good presentation.
David Learoyd from the team, has now sent me details of their services - see below.
In connection with this and purely by coincidence, I have also received a really interesting email from David, one of our members, which relates to this subject and Video doorbells, which we are heavily promoting.
Also - by pure coincidence - Honor Ryan from Trading Standards, has also emailed me, with a special offer, of some Call blocker phones - underneath David’s message.
I therefore thought it useful enough, to do a quick message:
Hi
Re video doorbells – as my father suffers dementia, we fitted a video doorbell, not only to keep an eye on who’s at his front door, but also, to let us know, when he leaves the house. We can then check that he has his mobile phone with him. It also let’s us know that he returns, when expected.
Just to add, we live close to my father and we noticed from the streaming to my phone that someone was going door-to-door, possibly a cold caller. Interestingly, although seemingly going door-to-door, neither my father or I, had them approach out properties and we suspect, the large video doorbell - alone - may have been deterrent enough that they passed us both by.
Enjoy your leave.
Regards David
CALL BLOCKER PHONES:Hi
Just to let you and your members know that his offer, has gone live today and I have already applied for 20 units, for various vulnerable consumers, I have visited in over the last year.
Can you circulate for me please ?
Many thanks
Honor Ryan
Trading Standards Officer
Trading Standards & Licensing Team | Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Council Offices, Tinkers Lane, Windsor SL4 4LR
Tel: 01628 683557
Email:
honor.ryan@rbwm.gov.uk ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, INUNDATED WITH SCAM CALLS ?If so, you can apply for a FREE call blocker at:
www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/callblocker The National Trading Standards Scams Team are offering FREE call blocking phones, for people who receive a high level of scam, or nuisance phone calls.
If you know of anyone who could benefit from a FREE call blocker phone, please apply for one for them.
Also circulate this information, to promote this offer and to spread awareness.
Why install a call blocker?Research from the previous call blocker project, shows that 99% of scam and nuisance calls were blocked.
People have reported many benefits, from having a call blocker, such as:
- Significantly reducing the risk of financial harm.
- Reducing the risk of trips, falls and distraction accidents due to answering the phone unnecessarily.
- Helping those who live alone feel safer and more in control and giving peace of mind to their family and friends.
If you would like to receive a social media pack or have any queries regarding the project please contact:
BlockerProject@surreycc.gov.ukWe would also encourage everyone, to compete the ‘Friends Against Scams’ online learning session, which provides information about scams and those who fall victim to them.
www.FriendsAgainstScams.org.ukand follow #ScamAware today!
THE RBWM DEMENTIA TEAM:I have received this information from the RBWM Dementia Care Advisors, for you to store away somewhere in case someone asks:
Dementia Care Advisors - Supporting you and your family to live well with Dementia at every stage of the journey.
Our role is to act as a key point of contact to help you and your family or carers to live well with dementia. We work closely with a wide range of local services to help you remain independent for as long as possible.
Advice & support for people diagnosed and living with dementia
Dementia care advisors team:- Our office is based at the Windsor Day Centre, Imperial Road, Windsor SL4 3RU.
How we can help you:-
We are a point of contact, for any advice and support, you may need.
We can help you and your family,, or carer, to gain access to relevant professional services, volunteer services, information and support as you go through the dementia journey.
We will listen to all your concerns and provide you, with confidential support.
We are here to support anyone, with a diagnosis of dementia, regardless of age and their family, or carers, within the Royal Borough.
Dementia Care Advisors
Providing support and advice for you and your family, to live well with dementia at every stage of the journey.
Dementia drop in service:-
We hold monthly drop-in sessions, for those living with dementia and their families/carers.
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at Boyn Grove Dementia Day Centre, 11 Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JE from 10.30am – 12pm
or the first Thursday of the month, at Windsor Day Centre,
Imperial Road, Windsor, SL4 3RU from 10.30am – 12pm.
Telephone: 01628 683715
Email for self referrals -
dementiacareadvisor@rbwm.gov.ukor for NHS referrals email:
dementia.careadvisor@nhs.netContact hours:
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
COMMENTS:
I have also just had this in from Barbara:
Hi
I received this today in my inbox. I have ignored, it but some people might not. It might be useful, to let people know of this scam. it’s definitely a new one on me and I receive all the usual ones you let us know about.
Keep up the good work.
Kindest regards
Barbara
The email came - supposedly - from the ‘Ministry of Justice’
It invited her to the law court and then gave a case number and a date. It then adds that if she wants to see the case - as she has a right to do - she should click on the link below.
As I mentioned from Paul Hay’s presentation - 4 elements to all scam emails.
Unaddressed personally - it merely says - Your Subpoena
You have to do something - she had x number of days to respond
A suspicious link - definitely
A threat - If you don’t do this, the court will proceed without you.
Classic SCAM.
DON’T DO IT ! JUST DELETE IT
