The team were at a Community Safety event at the Gyle Shopping Centre in Edinburgh today, along with partners from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, CrimeStoppers and Advice Direct Scotland.
We had the opportunity to speak with members of the public about how to start up a new Watch and our partners discussed a variety of topics regarding crime prevention, fire safety, fraud and scams and consumer advice.
We were lucky enough to be joined by 3 of our Watch coordinators who stopped by to say hello and share information about some of the amazing work being done in their communities.
We also had lots of discussion regarding the free Neighbourhood Alert information system and we shared information about the BT digital voice changeover and how those people in our communities who are using Telecare alarms, should ensure their alarms are compatible with the new digital technology.
Learn more about Digital Voice and Telecare at:
Do you or someone you know use a telecare alarm?
If so please visit : https://digitalphoneswitchover.com/telecare
Below are links where you can find out more about the partners we were working with today:
Information regarding fire safety can be found at : https://www.firescotland.gov.uk
More information regarding Police Scotland including their ‘Contact Us’ page, can be found at : https://www.scotland.police.uk
Crimestoppers can be used to report crime anonymously and more information regarding this can be found by visiting their website at : https://www.crimestoppers-uk.org
And Advice Direct Scotland provide free, independent advice regarding a number of concerns including, faulty products, scams, money issues including how to manage debt and budgeting, energy bills and benefits. To find out more please visit their website at : https://advicedirect.scot
Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by for a chat and to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for organising the event. Thanks also to the Gyle Shopping Centre for hosting what was a great day.
