The UK Fraud Reporting Centre
Different types offraud are now getting so bad that people are suspicious of every piece of information they receive. The government is now actually taking action to hit back at this cybercrime. They invested £ 30 million to help investigate these crimes. They announce that in the future if any elderly people received any calls about their retirement pension, it’s definitely a fraud because the government has put a ban on these calls.
“Powered transporters” is a term used to cover a variety of novel and emerging personal transport devices which are powered by a motor, including e-scooters.
This information sheet aims to provide guidance to users and purchasers of these vehicles, as well as to help retailers, manufacturers, hirers, and importers to understand the law about their use.
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A Change in Speed Limit – 20MPH
From 17 September 2023, most 30mph speed limits in Wales, are changing to 20mph.
This will make Wales one of the world’s first countries to have a default 20mph limit where people live, to keep our communities safer and improve quality of life.
The speed limit is changing on residential and busy pedestrian streets to:
·make our streets safer, reducing the number of people killed or injured (as well as reducing the impact on the NHS)
·encourage more people to walk and cycle
·help to improve our health and well-being
·safeguard the environment for future generations
Get ready for 20
The evidence from around the world is very clear – reducing speed limits reduces collisions and saves lives.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle travelling at 30mph they are around five times more likely to be killed than when hit by a vehicle travelling at 20mph.
Making streets safer
A recent public health study estimated that the 20mph default speed limit could result in:
·40% fewer collisions
·saving 6 to10 lives every year
·avoiding between 1200 and 2000 people being injured every year
This would save around £92m in prevention during the first year alone.
Encouraging walking and cycling
Most people in Wales support a lower speed limit where they live.
In a public opinion survey, 62%of people agreed they ‘wished everyone would slow down a bit on the roads’ and 55% agreed that ‘streets would be a lot nicer for pedestrians with a 20mph speed limit’.
Vehicle speeds are one of the main reasons why people do not walk orcycle or allow their children to walk or cycle to school.
Lower traffic speeds will encourage more walking and cycling.
Supporting 20
You can help create safer streets and healthier communities by driving at 20mph or below, on residential and busy streets.
GoSafe and the Police will continue to enforce 20mph, like any other speed limit, to make our roads safer for all users. They will also be helping to engage and educate motorists.
See street lights? Think 20
From 17September, when you see streetlights, you should assume that the speed limit is 20mph, unless signed otherwise.
These streets will generally be residential or busy pedestrian streets.
Not all streets will change to 20mph.
Your local council will consider which streets should remain at 30mph and where they do, there will be 30mph signs to tell you this.
You can find out more about exceptions to the new speed limit onGOV.WALES or your local council website.
Tackling Fuel Poverty in Wales Together
Warm Wales offers free advice and support to ensure people across Wales have warm and safe homes.
Their Healthy Homes Healthy People (HHHP) project aims to help to reduce energy bills, apply for schemes and support those affected mentally by fuel poverty.
A team of Community Workers offers a range of advice, support, and referral options tailored to the needs of the household. Healthy Homes, Healthy People is open to everyone, but some of the services we refer to have their own eligibility criteria. These criteria usually relate to whether someone is on a low income, on certain means-tested benefits and / or have health conditions. The Community Workers are extremely knowledgeable and discuss all criteria with individuals before making referrals.
From energy-saving advice to income maximisation support; call for more information or help:From energy-saving advice to income maximisation support; call for more information or help:
Call : 01656 747 622 / 01656 747623
Email : [email protected]
Website：https://www.warmwales.org.uk/about-warm-wales/
Or call CIWA for assistance: 01792 469919
Stay Vigilant and Avoid Unreliable Brokers
People are easy targets when they are vulnerable and fall into a scam. With the steep rise of energy prices, struggling families and business are looking for cheaper supply, but unfortunately this is where problems start. Unregulated energy brokers are leaving people and small business open to scams. In the past year, broker complaints made up 382 – or roughly 10 per cent – of the issues reported to the Energy Ombudsman from small firms.
A spokesman for the Ombudsman says: ‘Mis-selling is a major source of complaints, with firms saying they weren’t given the full facts on pricing by the broker.
‘Currently, brokers are unregulated and fall outside our remit as an ombudsman. This means we are unable to require a broker to take steps to put things right.’
To protect ourselves, we should only use reliable and trustworthy energy brokers or supplier. If you are not sure which one to use, you can ask CAB for advice. If you think you are scammed, report to the police straight away.
Swansea Citizen Advice CAB
Address : Second Floor, City Gates, 50a Wind Street, SWANSEA，SA1 1EE
Website : http://www.citizensadvicesnpt.org.uk/
Email : [email protected]
Contact number : 0808 278 7926
Contact Action Fraud’s specialists by calling 0300 123 2040
To find out more, you are welcome to contact CIWA!
Tackling Gambling
GamCare is a national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
Research suggests that only a tiny proportion of women affected by gambling-related harm are currently reaching out for support. GamCare is concerned that many people still think of gambling as a ‘male issue’, and that stigma and shame prevents women from coming forward.
GamCare will provide FREE training, resources and ongoing support to staff, volunteers and professionals in organisations across Wales to help them recognise and respond to signs of gambling-related harm so that more women are empowered to access treatment and support services.
If you would like to know more, please contact CIWA. All enquiries will be confidential.
From 17 September 2023, most 30mph speed limits in Wales, are changing to 20mph.
This will make Wales one of the world’s first countries to have a default 20mph limit where people live, to keep our communities safer and improve quality of life.
The speed limit is changing on residential and busy pedestrian streets to:
·make our streets safer, reducing the number of people killed or injured (as well as reducing the impact on the NHS)
·encourage more people to walk and cycle
·help to improve our health and well-being
·safeguard the environment for future generations
Get ready for 20
The evidence from around the world is very clear – reducing speed limits reduces collisions and saves lives.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle travelling at 30mph they are around five times more likely to be killed than when hit by a vehicle travelling at 20mph.
Making streets safer
A recent public health study estimated that the 20mph default speed limit could result in:
·40% fewer collisions
·saving 6 to10 lives every year
·avoiding between 1200 and 2000 people being injured every year
This would save around £92m in prevention during the first year alone.
Encouraging walking and cycling
Most people in Wales support a lower speed limit where they live.
In a public opinion survey, 62%of people agreed they ‘wished everyone would slow down a bit on the roads’ and 55% agreed that ‘streets would be a lot nicer for pedestrians with a 20mph speed limit’.
Vehicle speeds are one of the main reasons why people do not walk orcycle or allow their children to walk or cycle to school.
Lower traffic speeds will encourage more walking and cycling.
Supporting 20
You can help create safer streets and healthier communities by driving at 20mph or below, on residential and busy streets.
GoSafe and the Police will continue to enforce 20mph, like any other speed limit, to make our roads safer for all users. They will also be helping to engage and educate motorists.
See street lights? Think 20
From 17September, when you see streetlights, you should assume that the speed limit is 20mph, unless signed otherwise.
These streets will generally be residential or busy pedestrian streets.
Not all streets will change to 20mph.
Your local council will consider which streets should remain at 30mph and where they do, there will be 30mph signs to tell you this.
You can find out more about exceptions to the new speed limit onGOV.WALES or your local council website.
Tackling Fuel Poverty in Wales Together
Warm Wales offers free advice and support to ensure people across Wales have warm and safe homes.
Their Healthy Homes Healthy People (HHHP) project aims to help to reduce energy bills, apply for schemes and support those affected mentally by fuel poverty.
A team of Community Workers offers a range of advice, support, and referral options tailored to the needs of the household. Healthy Homes, Healthy People is open to everyone, but some of the services we refer to have their own eligibility criteria. These criteria usually relate to whether someone is on a low income, on certain means-tested benefits and / or have health conditions. The Community Workers are extremely knowledgeable and discuss all criteria with individuals before making referrals.
From energy-saving advice to income maximisation support; call for more information or help:From energy-saving advice to income maximisation support; call for more information or help:
Call : 01656 747 622 / 01656 747623
Email : [email protected]
Website：https://www.warmwales.org.uk/about-warm-wales/
Or call CIWA for assistance: 01792 469919
Stay Vigilant and Avoid Unreliable Brokers
People are easy targets when they are vulnerable and fall into a scam. With the steep rise of energy prices, struggling families and business are looking for cheaper supply, but unfortunately this is where problems start. Unregulated energy brokers are leaving people and small business open to scams. In the past year, broker complaints made up 382 – or roughly 10 per cent – of the issues reported to the Energy Ombudsman from small firms.
A spokesman for the Ombudsman says: ‘Mis-selling is a major source of complaints, with firms saying they weren’t given the full facts on pricing by the broker.
‘Currently, brokers are unregulated and fall outside our remit as an ombudsman. This means we are unable to require a broker to take steps to put things right.’
To protect ourselves, we should only use reliable and trustworthy energy brokers or supplier. If you are not sure which one to use, you can ask CAB for advice. If you think you are scammed, report to the police straight away.
Swansea Citizen Advice CAB
Address : Second Floor, City Gates, 50a Wind Street, SWANSEA，SA1 1EE
Website : http://www.citizensadvicesnpt.org.uk/
Email : [email protected]
Contact number : 0808 278 7926
Contact Action Fraud’s specialists by calling 0300 123 2040
To find out more, you are welcome to contact CIWA!
GamCare is a national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
Research suggests that only a tiny proportion of women affected by gambling-related harm are currently reaching out for support. GamCare is concerned that many people still think of gambling as a ‘male issue’, and that stigma and shame prevents women from coming forward.
GamCare will provide FREE training, resources and ongoing support to staff, volunteers and professionals in organisations across Wales to help them recognise and respond to signs of gambling-related harm so that more women are empowered to access treatment and support services.
If you would like to know more, please contact CIWA. All enquiries will be confidential.
