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North Yorkshire Leaders Update on Coronavirus response – 2 June 2020

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North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan will lead the live update and will be joined by:

  • Chief Constable Lisa Winward – North Yorkshire Police
  • Chief Fire Officer Andrew Brodie – North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Members of the public are invited to watch the meeting from 1.00pm on Tuesday on YouTube  and submit questions in advance by emailing [email protected], posting on Twitter using the hashtag #NYscrutiny or commenting on Facebook. Not all questions will be able to be used, but they will inform the Commissioner’s questioning and the general discussion.

Julia Mulligan has decided in these uncertain times that there should be a regular update on the Coronavirus response direct to residents and businesses, and this is the sixth of those broadcasts.

Previous meetings can be viewed on this website: https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/coronavirus/cvupdate/

These updates replace the regular public accountability meetings which are an opportunity to ensure the police and fire service are performing as well as possible to keep North Yorkshire safe and feeling safe.

All are invited to find out more about the meeting and watch live at https://bit.ly/CV2June

Agenda:

  • Local Resilience Forum update
  • Police – operational response update
  • Fire – operational response update

We can all help control the virus if we all STAY ALERT. This means you must: 

  • stay at home as much as possible
  • work from home if you can
  • limit contact with other people
  • keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
  • wash your hands regularly 

Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.

Watch live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DO4QjG4hen4

Watch live on the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s website: https://bit.ly/CV2June

From:

Office of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
[email protected]

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NHS Test and Trace – Warning

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As contact-tracing begins to get into gear, the scammers will no doubt soon follow. The Slingsby Village website can relay some specific advice, just in:

The following information has been circulated from the City of London National Fraud Intelligence Bureau

NHS test and trace

If NHS Test and Trace calls you by phone, the service will be using a single phone number 0300 0135 000. The only website the service will ask you to visit is https://contact-tracing.phe.gov.uk.

Contact tracers will never:

  • Ask you to dial a premium rate number to speak to us (for example, those starting 09 or 087)
  • Ask you to make any form of payment
  • Ask for any details about your bank account
  • Ask for your social media identities or login details, or those of your contacts
  • Ask you for any passwords or PINs, or ask you to set up any passwords or PINs over the phone
  • Ask you to purchase a product
  • Ask you to download any software to your device or ask you to hand over control of your PC, smartphone or tablet
  • Ask you to access any website that does not belong to the Government or NHS

North Yorkshire Community Messaging (NYCM) is managed by North Yorkshire Police.  The official website is www.nycm.co.uk which will allow you to sign into your account to change your delivery method preference or locations of interest. It also contains a FAQs section, which may assist with any queries you have.

Links and attachments:  North Yorkshire Police will only ever link you to secure web-sites we trust, we will only send you attachments where we believe it is absolutely necessary.

If you need to contact North Yorkshire Police please call 101 or in an emergency dial 999.  Alternatively please email any non urgent enquiries to: [email protected]

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Hovingham Community Kitchen delivers for Slingsby

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Since last week a new Community Kitchen in Hovingham has been delivering in our area. Currently 21 meals are being delivered once a week to homes in Slingsby.  The free service, supported by donations and by funding from NYCC, is intended for the elderly, the vulnerable and to some extent for families seriously impacted by the current pandemic situation.  The Worsley Arms are providing their kitchens to the Community Kitchen chef. We congratulate all those involved in the provision of this service.

Although the service is running at capacity, there may be scope for additional deliveries.

If you feel such support is needed, either for yourself or a loved one, please contact the coordinator Fiona Farnell by email [email protected]  or phone 07523 044447.

For further details, visit this Hovingham website page https://hovingham.org.uk/corona.php , and follow the link for Community Kitchen for Hovingham and Slingsby.

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Mental Health Awareness Week

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Near Slingsby | Photo by Steve Allen

This year taking place from 18 to 24 May, Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 is focused on kindness. Many of us, even in the relative safety of Slingsby, may be anxious about our physical health, but tend to ignore our mental health. It’s not something that’s easy to talk about (even in these more enlightened times), so that is where online resources can help.

Why not check out the relevant part of the Mental Health Foundation’s website? https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus

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Pet sales online scams

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North Yorkshire Police are noticing an increase in fraud involving the sale of pets online. Read on for their latest advice. Many people during lockdown have been tempted to purchase a puppy or kitten and are turning to websites offering such pets. The fraudster will advertise puppies and kittens for sale on social media platforms and selling platforms, including websites dedicated to pet sale. The victim will be asked to pay a deposit to secure the purchase. The fraudster will not let the pet be collected in person due to the lockdown, and will insist on shipping the pet to the victim’s address. After the initial payment has been made, more funds will be requested to cover delivery costs, pet insurance or vaccinations. Each time the funds are sent another request will come.

Whilst it is tempting during the time you are at home to look at purchasing a pet, please think about what will happen when you return to work. Please do the following to protect yourself:

  • Do your research – Before purchasing anything online, including pets, look up reviews for the site, or person you are buying from. If you are still not sure, ask a trusted friend or family member for their advice.
  • Trust your instinct – If you cannot physically go to see the animal in person, ask for a video call. If the seller declines, challenge them on why. If you have any suspicions, do not go ahead with the purchase.
  • Choose your payment method wisely – If you decide to go ahead with the purchase, avoid paying by bank transfer which offers you little protection if you become a victim of fraud. Instead, use a credit card or a payment service such as PayPal.

North Yorkshire Community Messaging (NYCM) is managed by North Yorkshire Police.  The official website is www.nycm.co.uk which will allow you to sign into your account to change your delivery method preference or locations of interest. It also contains a FAQs section, which may assist with any queries you have.