Scotland: law change on organ donation

 

From midnight tonight, the law on organ donation in Scotland is changing. If you’ve previously recorded your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, there’s no need to re-register. Your decision still stands. 

If you want to check, change your decision or update your preferences, you can call the helpline on 0300 303 2094.

More info at Organ Donation Scotland

North Yorkshire Libraries - Hundreds of eBook, Audiobooks and magazines

Meet Libby, the one-tap reading app from your local library.

You can access hundreds of eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines instantly, just by entering your North Yorkshire library card number.

To get started, download the Libby app, or visit libbyapp.com

www.capitadiscovery.co.uk/northyorkshire/home

Scotland: Child Protection Scotland - stay safe online

 

STAY SAFE ONLINE

During the pandemic, many children and young people have spent more time online than usual.

In the month Police Scotland reported a 13.4% increase in reports of online abuse and exploitation of young people, we’re running our Keeping Kids Safe Online campaign.
Mobile phones, tablets, laptops and computers have been essential tools for keeping Scotland’s children educated and entertained, especially during lockdown. Sadly, more time online has increased the risk of online exploitation and abuse, making it more important than ever that parents and carers learn how to protect their children from internet-savvy online abusers.
The key to helping keep your kids safe is to be curious. Be calm, friendly and chatty about what your children are doing online – ask them lots of questions about what they look at online and who they are talking to. And don’t just ask them just once, make it a habit to have a regular check in with them about their online lives.
We want to encourage parents and carers to be curious and actively interested in what their children are doing online, and to learn how to help keep them safe from the dangers of online abuse or exploitation.

Read more about how you can keep children safe online here:
https://www.childprotection.scot/stay-safe-online/

Scotland: Police Scotland advice for keeping you and your dog safe

 

💻 Make sure your dog's microchip is kept up to date

🔟 Use a collar & dog tag displaying your contact details (use your surname, not your dog's name)

🚶 Vary the times you walk & the routes you take. Practice good recall & make sure your dog is always in sight

💬 Be wary of strangers asking you questions about your dog

🏡 Make sure your garden is secure & don't leave your dog outside unsupervised

🐶 Don't leave your dog tied up alone, outside shops

🚗 Dogs in cars are an easy target - don't leave them unattended

👀 Be extra vigilant if you have a pregnant dog or litter of puppies

📱 Be wary of what details you share online, such as walking routes or specific locations

What should you do if your dog is lost or suspected stolen?

📞 Phone 101 to report a stolen or missing dog, unless you're witnessing the crime taking place then phone 999

💻 Notify your dog's microchip database

🌐 Post on social media & missing animal websites

🐕 Call local vet clinics, rescues and the local animal warden

Scotland cycle repair scheme

 

With the impact of Covid-19, we know it can be difficult to pay for essential bike repairs right now. The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme is providing free repairs and maintenance, to get
thousands of people across Scotland on their bikes.

Cycle repair for those who need it most
The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme will help fix flat tyres, loose brakes and clunky gears to get folk pedalling again.

For more information visit 👉https://www.cyclinguk.org/ScotCycleRepair

Scotland: Poppy Scotland recycle your ink cartridges

 

Did you know that recycling your empty ink cartridges can raise vital funds to help support our Armed Forces community? Most brands of inkjet cartridges, the kind you find in home or desktop printers, can be recycled. For each eligible cartridge you send, Recycle4Charity will give us a donation of up to £2.

For your step-by-step guide on what to do, visit www.poppyscotland

N is for Non UK National

O is for Overseas

 

DIO Notice to Vacate (NTV Update)

Notices to Vacate (NTV)

From 20 September 2021, Notices to Vacate (NTV) for Service Personnel or families who have lost their entitlement to SFA, either due to leaving Service or estrangement will go back to the normal, pre-Covid, timescales. This is in line with latest government guidance.

All families who have lost their entitlement to occupy SFA are aware of this and DIO will continue to provide details of how they can find support and source alternative accommodation.

If affected Service Personnel and/or families have any concerns or enquiries then they should please contact the DIO Loss of Entitlement Team at DIORDAccn-LOETeam@mod.gov.uk.

Darlington: MIND Calling all young people

www.mind.org.uk