If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis in North Yorkshire, York and Selby, they can access urgent support 24/7 by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option.
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A pale blue Ford Focus has been seen today in the village with 3 unknown occupants acting suspiciously, seemingly filming as they were driving through.
If you see this vehicle, please note the registration if possible and report it to the Police via 101 or 999 immediately. Please be vigilant with locking doors, windows, vehicles, outbuildings etc.
Regards,
Sue Scotter
Sec.,FPM
Funeral of Peter Draggett, Forge Mill House, Farlington
We now have details of the funeral arrangements for Peter. A cremation will be held at York Crematorium on 29th May at 11am followed by a get together at the Blacksmiths Arms, Farlington. Please can you let me know if you would like to attend at secretary@farlington.org.uk.
Regards,
Sue Scotter
Sec., FPM
Our Future Health
You may be aware of this new initiative from the NHS to try to gather data on the nation’s health and help us live longer and more healthy lives. You can be part of this research by signing up for free via the link below. There is now a mobile unit based at Tesco Extra at Clifton Moor and there is a £10 e-voucher for taking part. It involves measurement of height and weight, waste circumference, finger prick test for cholesterol profile and a venous blood sample for research. The cholesterol results are given during your visit. Total time for the assessment is about 15mins. Results are not sent to your GP.
WhatsApp group chats are targeted by fraudsters
WhatsApp group chat members are being warned they could be targeted by criminals, as Action Fraud reveals it has received 636 reports from victims of the messaging app this year.
Continue reading “WhatsApp group chats are targeted by fraudsters”Rural Services Network
The Rural Services Network, as the national champion for rural services, has put together a series of asks which we want to see the political parties adopt in their manifestos. The challenges rural communities face cannot be tackled in isolation, our communities need homes they can afford, with good jobs, connectivity to enable businesses to grow and access to public services that are fairly funded.
Office of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to be renamed
The Office of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is to be renamed the York and North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning.
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