Safer Dorset Fund
This Grant Scheme has been established as a funding source for organisations to deliver projects and initiatives that meet one or more of the Police & Crime Plan priorities. It is provided by the Police and Crime Commissioner CC to support activities in Dorset that contribute to the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan 2021-2029.
Grants of between £100 and £5,000 are available, and applicants must evidence how they will contribute to a reduction in ASB and/or increase public feeling of safety/reassurance. Find out more here https://www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/working-in-partnership/operation-relentless-community-fund-asb/
DorPIP support for new dads
DorPIP Dads provides up-to-date information about men's mental health, baby development, and the impact it has on their role as a father. The course also provides a confidential space for dads to ask questions and explore their thoughts and feelings around parenthood. The course is developed with Mark Williams, a keynote speaker, author, and international campaigner who is renowned for his expertise in fathers' mental health. To find out more about the DorPIP Dads course visit https://www.dorpip.org.uk/dorpip-dads.
Royal Mail Parcel Deliveries
Royal Mail have been in touch to let me know that, following a successful trial, they are changing the way they handle items that cannot be delivered at the first attempt. For Royal Mail customers, as of Tuesday 2nd May, items that cannot be delivered, left in a safe place, or with a neighbour, will be scheduled for automatic re-delivery on the next working day. A card will be left to advise the customer of the attempted delivery and advising that a second attempt to deliver will be made. If the second delivery attempt is unsuccessful, all the pre-existing redelivery options will still be available, including requesting a delivery on a more convenient day, which can be arranged via telephone, online, or on the Royal Mail app. Full details can be found on Royal Mail delivery cards.
Royal Mail also wanted to outline that all Customer Service Points (CSP’s) serving the constituency remain open at all local delivery offices. For the most up-to-date opening times for your local CSP, please see: www.royalmail.com.
Age UK - Cost of Living Hub
Age UK have produced resources to help people save money on their bills, while still keeping warm. You can access the new Age UK cost of living hub, here.
Royal British Legion – help for veterans & armed forces:
The “Everyday Needs Grants” provide up to £2,400 over 12 months for those eligible. You can read more and apply, here.
Money & Pensions Service MoneyHelper service
The MoneyHelper service, provides free money guidance from an expert in a range of different formats, such as online. webchat, WhatsApp and telephone. If you’re already struggling, or worried things are heading that way, it can feel like there’s no way forward. However, the first step to solving money problems is knowing where to turn. Visit the MoneyHelper website (moneyhelper.org.uk/cost-of-living) and find out all the ways you can get help towards getting control of your money.
Royal Mail Stamp Swap
Following the introduction of a six-month grace period, customers now have until 31st July 2023 to use up their old, non-barcoded stamps. Following this period, the use of such stamps will be liable to a surcharge. After the six-month grace period, customers will still be able to swap their old style stamps for barcoded stamps using Royal Mail’s simple and free ‘Stamp Swap Out’ scheme, which opened on the 31st March 2022. It currently has no end date. Do check your purses, wallets and drawers to use or swap non-barcoded definitive stamps before the July deadline!
Social Tariffs for Phones & Broadband
If you are on certain benefits, including pension credit and universal credit, you may be able to get cheaper broadband or phone connections. More details and links here https://www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk/cheaper-broadband-phones
Virgin Media Online Safety Tips
Virgin Media have lots of advice about online safety. Find out more here: https://www.virginmedia.com/blog/online-safety/cyber-security-quiz
Social Housing Complaints
If you live in social housing, and want to make a complaint about your landlord – and there is lots of helpful advice online here https://socialhousingcomplaints.campaign.gov.uk
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