Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project - invites everybody to a day of unity ..... A Day of Music and Culture! Saturday 20th March at Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project.
With performances from local musicians, singers, DJs and poets... Food and Bar also available - Saturday 20th March at Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project, Carisbrook Street, Manchester M9 5UX. For more information See the attached poster or telephone 0161 205 5143.
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Unity 20 Poster
Not working and want a job? We can help... Employers in the healthcare, public and private sectors will be recruiting at the next JobCity event on: Tuesday 23rd February 2010, 12noon – 7pm
JobCity Real Jobs, Real People, Real Opportunities. A number of different health, care, public and private sector employers will beat the event with vacancies covering a range of skilled and unskilled positions.
Career advisors will also be available to off er help and support together with information on training, volunteering, application forms and next steps to gain employment.
Come along on:
Tuesday 23rd February, 12noon – 7.00pm
City of Manchester Stadium
(The Citizens’ Suite – Main Reception Entrance ‘F’ East Stand)
Organisations involved will include:
• Manchester Primary Care Trust
• HM Prison Service Manchester
• Manchester City Council
and a host of private sector recruiters
Note: Please dress appropriately for the event and bring your CV
This event is being delivered by New East Manchester and
North Manchester Regeneration in partnership with Job Centre Plus. For more information see attached poster.
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Job City 10 Poster
How important is nature in Manchester? Does it matter to You?
Do you Value Manchester Wildlife? Then tell us about it!
We want to know what local people think about Biodiversity in
Manchester. How important is nature in Manchester? Does it matter to you? Do you enjoy feeding the birds or going for walks in the Park?
What role does nature play in your life? YOU can help provide the answers to all these questions, by filling in this quick questionnaire now.
We also want you to tell us your stories about what makes Nature special to you. If you've got a good wildlife story, tell us about it! It could be your love of the dawn chorus, checking out the frogs in your garden pond or simply feeding the ducks in the local park.
Spend just a couple of minutes filling in this quick questionnaire to
help us find out what people think about Nature in Manchester.
For more on the origins of the Biodiversity Strategy see:
http://www.wildaboutmanchester.info/site/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=59
MERCi - Ideas into action for a sustainable future
NEPHRA Luncheon Clubis is closed due to alterations taking place at the Parkfield Dance Centre.... Re-opens 23rd February
NEPHRA apologies for the closure of its popular Tuesday Lunch Club. Everybody has been very understanding about the closure and we look forward to seeing everone on the 23rd February.
Free mobile calls for benefit claimants starting from 18 January
Free phone calls for most people using their mobiles to claim benefits and pensions have been announced by the Department of Work and Pensions.From next week, six of the biggest mobile phone network companies will offer free to their customers calls to the Department’s 0800 Benefit Claim lines.
Currently approximately 12% of UK households use only mobile phones and do not have a land line.
Calls to claim benefits and state pension use 0800 numbers which are already free to customers using BT land lines and mobiles. But currently people calling 0800 numbers from other mobile phone providers are charged for these calls.
The Department has now reached agreement with O2, Orange, Tesco Mobile, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile and Vodafone to end charges to their customers for mobile calls to around seventy of its 0800 numbers. These numbers are used by people making initial claims for benefit and pensions and to request emergency payments, such as crisis loans.
Together the six companies with whom the Department has now signed agreements cover over 90% of the mobile market in the UK.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Yvette Cooper, said:
"We don't want people who lose their jobs or the poorest pensioners to be penalised when they need to claim benefits just because they call from a mobile phone. Lots of people need to use mobiles rather than landlines.
The 0800 numbers that will be included in the scheme are used to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance, State Pension, Pension Credit and the Employment and Support Allowance. The initial agreements will last for two years.
Warning: Please check with your service provider about the new tarriffs before making a call.
Feeling Unwell this Winter.......
There’s a range of NHS services on your doorstep:Self-care
www.nhs.uk
NHS Direct 0845 46 47
Pharmacy
GP
NHS walk-in centre
A&E or 999
For More Advice See the attached Leaflet
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Choosing the Right Service....
Active Families - Dance Programme Weekly Classes start Tuesday 12th January 6.30 - 8.30pm - So dig out those Dancing Shoes!
Dance is a fun way for families to get fit! Active Families encourages family physical activity with an opportunity for all the family to get active together. A family consists of 1 parent/guardian with child, or sibling 16+ with child, both available at 2-4-1 £2.50 per family. The 3 coaches are all qualified and have an enhanced CRB.
Please see the attached poster for the North Manchester project.
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Active Families Poster
Crack the Family Code - Are you interested in your Family History?
Delving into your family history has never been easier thanks to Manchester Libraries’ brand new research service. For the first time, Manchester Libraries has its own research officer on hand to help people solve the mystery of their origins, reveal unknown ancestors, and unearth hidden family secrets.
The service can help anyone looking for a starting point, someone who has stalled in their research and needs help moving onto the next stage, or for people who may live out of the area, or even in another country, and who can’t easily access the library themselves.
Putting the expertise of skilled researchers to use can be a cost effective, time saving way of deciphering the clues left in electoral registers and census documents, to create a more detailed picture of preceding generations.
The service is tailored to each individual’s needs and will provide a full report on findings at the end of the research session.
Councillor Mike Amesbury, Executive Member for Culture and Leisure at Manchester City Council said: “The library is a central resource for those researching their family history and I’m delighted that we can now offer an improved service that can offer a dedicated researcher to those looking for some extra help. It will give the customer the benefit of utilising the skills of a genealogy expert, who has access to all the library resources and who will be able to undertake work much more quickly, finding more results.”
The researcher will be based with the Manchester Archives and Local Studies Department and the service costs £30 per hour with a maximum of three hours for one enquiry.
For help building your own family tree contact 0161 234 1979 or email archiveslocalstudies@manchester.gov.uk
For more Manchester Archives and Local Studies’ information, including the research service visit www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/arls
Stolen Police Passes......
NEPHRA have been notified that five GMP police station visitor / contractor passes have been stolen from Greenheys Police Station. The passes come in a plastic sleeve and carry the GMP crest on the front. Pass numbers were 185026, 185027,185028, 185029 and 185030.
Please spread the word, in particular to the vulnerable members of our community.
NEPHRA wins Manchester City Council Be Proud Award....
On Wednesday Evening 9th December, at a Gala dinner at the Town Hall NEPHRA were honoured at Manchester City Council’s ‘Be Proud’ Awards, they won the won the 'Group Contribution to the Community' award.The award recognises the group makes a real difference to their communitiy and are part of the city council's year long 'Proud of Manchester' campaign which encourages residents to take pride in themselves and their community.
More than 130 nominations were received for Manchester heroes and all finalists were honoured at an awards ceremony at the Town Hall, hosted by Gordon Burns from BBC North West Tonight and the Lord Mayor, Councillor Alison Firth.
Councillor Richard Cowell, Manchester City Council's Executive Member for the Environment says: "We were inundated with nominations this year and the quality of applications meant this year's was one of the hardest we've ever had to judge.
"Anyone living in Manchester should be proud that we have people like this who are happy to work so hard to benefit their communities."
NEPHRA's Community Christmas Fair - Sunday 29th November, 11.30am till 1.30pm
Everyone Welcome - Get your Christmas off to a fantastic start -Bring the kids to see the best Father Christmas in town and check out our great value christmas bargains.Some of the things we have on offer are - Children’s Names, Hand -Painted On Christmas Baubles Adults Love Them Too! Magic Reindeer Food, Delicious Homemade Refreshments, Christmas Crafts, Cheap Christmas Gifts For Grandparents Teachers etc. Table Decorations Made by Service Users At Northfield Day Centre. Best Letter to Santa wins a prize.
Visit Santa’s Grotto - Our best ever - Santa back by popular demand! Only £2 including a present. Bring your own camera and take a Photograph for free! We have the best Santa in town at the best price! Your child will not be disappointed!
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Christmas fair 09
NEPHRA wins its second North West in Blooom Award!
On Thursday 22nd October 09 - Dena Chair of Nephra Residents Association proudly received NEPHRA’s second Royal Horticultural Society Award.
The award recognises NEPHRA's work in the Smaller Neighbourhood category, for North West in Bloom - and recognised their efforts to make a better environment in their neighbourhood with hanging baskets, street tubs, containers in alleyways, and the shrubs baskets and containers in the gardens on their allotment at the Northfield Day Centre. The brilliant planting scheme Dena works on in North Atherly gardens was also recognised. Bren Fawcett Secretary of NEPHRA said it was a fantastic achievement for the group especially as they had gained a merit in their first year in the competition!
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Dena & Bren with Bill & Ben the Flower Pot Men......
Inclusive Parents Group NW - Are you a disabled parent? and/or Do you have disabled children?
If you would like to meet other accepting and inclusive families, especially with younger children, please contact us. We are an informal collective of non-disabled and disabled parents. We regularly meet up for fun accessible activities, peer support and enjoyable days out in and around Manchester, Merseyside and across the North West.We are welcoming of all regardless of age, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender and disability.
Contact: 07522938211 or inclusiveparents@googlemail.com for more information.
HandyVan is a FREE Service to anyone 60 plus with less than 20k in personal savings.
HandyVanOnce a client applies for the service our fully trained fitters will visit and make recommendations to how you can improve security etc .
We will fit : Mortice Locks , Window Locks . Door Chains, Door Viewers etc We will also fit 10 year smoke alarms - 5 year carbon monoxide alarms and carry out a fire risk check for the fire service .
We will also offer minor repairs and DIY tasks, as well as extra stair and grab rails.
Contact info: 0845 026 1055 - handyvan@hta.org.uk - the quickest way it to call
Free Multisports at St mathews High School for all 11 - 16 year olds.
Thursdays 6- 8pm For more information Contact Natalie Radcliffe on:
07515067322 or take a look at the attached flyer.
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St Mathews - Thursdays 6- 8pm
Are you a Carer or do you receive Care Services, or maybe you know Someone who Depends on Adult Social Care Services? If so, Please tell us about your Experiences & Help us Improve Services for Everyone!
The Moston Health Forum together with the Manchester Local Involvement Network (LINk) want to make Health and Social Care services better in the Moston area. At the moment we are especially interested in finding out more about care services people receive in their own home.
Recently a number of people have expressed concerns about homecare services to us and we are trying to gather more information to present our case to Manchester City Council.
Therefore, if you or someone you know get help from an agency care worker we would appreciate if you would share your experience with us.
You can do this by getting in touch with Bren (Tel 07745 502 526) or Valeska (Tel: 0161 214 3981; valeska@blackhealthagency.org.uk),
Or by putting your comments on the comments down on paper and send them free of charge to Manchester LINk, FREEPOST NAT 14073, Dignity & Respect, Gaddum House,
6 Great Jackson Street, Manchester, M15 4AX
Alternatively, we can come and talk to you in person about your experience with the services you use and how to improve them.
The Moston Health Forum and the LINk are independent organisations and whatever you tell us will be strictly confidential.
We will not share the information with your service provider or anyone else unless you ask us to do so. Indeed, you don’t have to let us know who you are at all. Just tell us your story and the name of the service it relates to.
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Tell us your story letter
BOGUS CALLER NETWORK - Elderly Vulnerable Residents!
Please ensure any vulnerable people you know, are aware of these bogus caller scams.1. Between 1830 - 1900 Monday 7/9/09 - South Manchester.
Three males approached property in a green vehicle and knock on the door. Elderly occupant speaks with the offender(s) through the window stating they are at the address to do work on the kitchen and lounge but occupant will not allow them access.
Offenders are spoken to by a neighbour who sees one of the males trying to open the key code box containing the keys for the address. Offenders are unable to open the box or gain access to the address. Offenders walk down the road and stand at another address before making off in the vehicle. Nothing Stolen.
Description - No descriptions of the 3 males Using a green vehicle.
2. Between 1330 – 1340 Thursday 10/9/09.
Two males purporting to be from the council conned their way into a flat stating they were from the council and had a safe box for him to place his valuables in. They asked him to get his money and jewellery to put in the box. The victim refused this request and asked for id at which point they both left stating id was in the car. Nothing stolen.
Description - First Male White stocky build, approx 30 yrs, thin beard, wearing brown cap, dark curly hair, wearing short sleeved polo style shirt with blue & white check, wearing blue jeans and trainers
Second Male,White in his 30's.
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Bogus Caller Information Sheet.
NEPHRA Luncheon re-opens for the Autumn on the 8th September.
The club is for the over 50's and has an excellent reputation for serving up delicious home-cooked food at reasonable prices. For more information contact Shirley on 0161 655 7882. See the attached menu!
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Menu 8th September 09
Wanted budding footballers for Moston Brook Junior Football club!
Players are for the under 15's team for the forthcoming season, anyone interested should contact John Hughes via our web enquiry form.Players need to have a date of birth between 01 Sept 1994 - 31 Aug 1995
All managers/assistant managers hold at least Level 1 FA football coaching badge, child protection, emergency first aid qualifications and are all CRB checked.
Calling all Unemployed 16 - 25 year olds - Get Started with Football - Starting 14th September at Bury FC - apply now.
Get Started with The Prince’s Trust is for unemployed young people aged 16-25. If you are into football but out of work, then Get Started with us and achieve your goals.
Join our five day football programme and you could:
Work with a professional football club
Learn how to coach from professionals
Get new skills and qualifications
Meet new people
Build your confidence
Make a difference to your local community.
Starting 14th September at Bury FC - apply now.
For more information call Andy McNally on 07931 614736
or email andrew.mcnally@princes-trust.org.uk.
Or call free on 0800 842 842.
Click on the link below for more information.
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Get started Poster
COMMUNITY VOICES – NMFM 106.6 SHOW - A NEW RADIO GIVING A VOICE TO ALL NORTH MANCHESTER PEOPLE.
The show is hosted and facillitated by Michael Snaith •The aim of the show is to invite people from all sections of our society living and/or working; paid and/or unpaid in the North Manchester area and beyond. He salso welcomes people accessing services and sharing their experiences live on air to other listeners, as they may like to listen and learn from other people's experiences.
•The subject matters will vary from young people and children's issues, older person's issues, sexual health, mental health, disability issues, just naming a few once again.
• This show is your show, and the presenter of the show allows you to express issues that are often ignored or set-aside. So some of the issues raised may be quite risky, but in line with the Radio Guidelines laid down in the Offcom booklets and information. We will endeavour to be impartial and unbiased at all times.
•The Show (Community Voices) is open to anyone and everyone living and or working in North Manchester. Paid or unpaid, volunteer or service user, management or PR.
•This show aims to promote services – so take advantage,
this show will enable groups large and small to promote their services empower our listeners with information and debate. We are now fully operational, we have a text messaging service and a phone-in allowing members of the public to directly speak you the representative of services that you provide or to speak to individuals directly engaging a dialogue between people accessing or using services.
By the way you don't have to be in paid employment you may be a volunteer committed to your group and have benefited the experience and sharing that with others.
Interested - email nmfm.communityvoices@yahoo.co.uk
or ring 0161 918 6826 - Station Managers (Steph Jones) for more information.
Get a Qualification in Media by joining a FREE Community Reporters Course in East Manchester.
People’s Voice Media is launching a FREE fifteen week accredited media training course in September 2009 at The Wells Centre on North Road in Clayton, M11 4NEOn successful completion of the course you’ll get a Level 1 Certificate in iMedia and be a recognised People’s Voice Media Community Reporter.
You don’t need any formal qualifications but enthusiasm and basic computer skills are a good start!
During the course you’ll find out all about different technologies such as blogging (you’ll set up your own blog where you’ll be able to post your stories online), video making, digital photography and sound recording and editing.
Get in touch today to find out more and book your place
For more information contact: David Kay 0161 230 1430
Email: david@peoplesvoicemedia.co.uk
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Poster Media Training.
The Manchester LINk August Newsletter
The Manchester LINk August Newsletter is now available - download available below.The Manchester LINk is the umbrella organisation which brings together other networks, organisations, communities and individuals in Manchester to give them a voice in improving health and social care services.
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Link Newsletter.
Boggart Hole Clough - Wildlife Regeneration Volunteers Needed
To get involved turn up any Saturday 10am outside the Lakeside Café and help carry out woodland conservation tasks.For more information email Peterfmilner@hotmail.com or log on to www.boggartholeclough.wordpress.com
Bogus Caller Alert - Posted July 2nd 09
A lady was cold called at her home in Gorton by 2 traders, firstly asking for a key to access the gates at the rear of the property. The lady stated she didn’t have a key and the traders left. They returned later stating they were doing work to another property and that her pointing needed doing.
They offered to carry out the work for £150, but the lady didn’t hear him properly and thought he meant £1.50. The work was completed unsatisfactorily and the lady ended up paying £10.
The trader has subsequently tried to return to the property to request more money for the work carried out.
Further Information -Two males not described. Company name of Allied Cleaning (Clearance?) Services. Telephone numbers provided are 07592955107 and 07786812745. The vehicle used is a blue car registration number W714 ACK.
Remember if you’re not Sure Don’t Open the Door!
Please advise all vulnerable people you know!
Swimming is even more fun now for the under 16's and 0ver 60's - it’s free!
Manchester City Council has ‘taken the plunge’ and opted in, providing under-16s and over-60s with free swimming all year round.The Government’s £140 million free swimming programme has been designed to extend opportunities to swim and to maximise the health benefits of wider participation in swimming.
“Now the Government is introducing free swimming nationally, which will enable Manchester to develop its swimming programme even further, helping those who haven’t yet benefited from free swimming to be able to do so, and with the tough financial crisis we are all facing, helping to ease the burden on the family budget.
The health benefits of swimming are endless, for young and old alike.” For more information drop into your nearest swimming pool or contact Marrtin Roberts Direct:
Telephone: 0161 277 1914
E-Mail: m.roberts2@manchester.gov.uk
Junior Netball Sessions - North Manchester High School for Girls every Monday.
Learn New SkillsPlay Netball
Have Fun
Make New Friends!!!
If you're aged between 7 & 11 come along and join in the fun!Between 5.00 – 5.45 pm
Years 7,8,9 (High School) 5:45 – 6:30
For more information please contact:
Helen Davies
(Manchester Netball Development Officer)
0161 232 3120
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Netball Information
MONTHLY GYM MEMBERSHIP - ONLY £5 - Manchester Leisure are seeking to find young people who wish to get into joining in healthy activity.
The individuals need to be : • 16-22 years old (Manchester residents)
• able to pay £5.00 a month until 31st March 2010. (which will get them full membership)
• participation of at least twice a week - each gym will have regular monitored attendance and will actively encourage those members not achieving activity sessions on at least two separate occasions per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for young people to belong to and use the fitness suites in the local leisure centre (Broadway Leisure has vacancies for this scheme). Everyone will receive support from a fully trained professional. This is a brilliant opportunity, so don't miss out.
If you know of any young people who may be interested, please pass this information on to them. For further information you need to contact Martin Roberts directly. His contact details are:
Telephone: 0161 277 1914
E-Mail: m.roberts2@manchester.gov.uk
DON’T GET IN WITH A LOAN SHARK...IT WILL COST YOU AN ARM AND A LEG
Have you or anyone you know:• Been offered a cash loan without paperwork?
• Been threatened when you couldn't pay?
• Had your benefit or bank card taken from you?
• Had a loan which keeps growing even though you are
making payments?
If you can answer yes to the above you may have
been bitten by a Loan Shark.
For confidential help and advice contact
the Illegal Money Lending Team 0300 555 2222
(local call rate, including inclusive minutes from mobiles)
Or email: stoploansharks@manchester.gov.uk
You can also Text: loan (space) shark (space) + your message to 60003.
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Loan Sharks Further Advice...
Learning Traditional Country Dancing - Mixture of English, Irish, Scottish — Folk and Country — not line dance.
Try Something New - Make New Friends - At Parkfield Dance Centre, Parkfield Road North, New Moston Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pmEvery Tuesday Evening - Very popular
6.30-7.30pm
£1.50 per session.
For further information Ring
Shirley on 655 7882
See attached Poster.
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Poster Country Line Dancing.
New Community NETBALL Club at North Manchester High School for Girls.
For players of all abilities, come and have fun, learn new skills and keep fit! Every Monday from 5 – 6.30pm starting 17th November 2008. For ages: 8-13 years old Cost: FREE!!
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Poster Netball.
Bowel Cancer Screening
The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is now operating in North Manchester. If you are aged between 60 and 69 and registered with a GP you will automatically be sent a screening kit to use in the privacy of your own home around the time of your even birthday.Please spread this message as far as possible, the more people who go for screening, the more lives will be saved saved.
For more information see attached article.
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Bowel Cancer Screening - Manchester additional information.
Herbie to stop at Parkfield Dance Centre...
Herbie is a mobile greengrocer which operates in North and East Manchester, in areas where there is little fresh produce sold in shops. Thanks to the efforts of Shirley McCardell from Zest and the Moston Health Forum, come July, Herbie will be selling affordable fresh fruit and vegetables to New Moston residents.
Herbie already sells a good selection of fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables in a number of locations, and is looking forward to serving the NEPHRA's Tuesday luncheon club at Parkfield Dance Centre when a new timetable begins in July.
This new location will enable luncheon club members and local residents to buy affordable fruit and vegetables in portions which suit individual needs.
Herbie has been delivering fruit to the Dance Centre for a number of months, and this has been enjoyed by the people who attend the Zest classes at the centre.
Herbie is run by the sustainable development charity MERCi, and is a key contributor to Manchester's Food Futures Strategy.
The strategy has improving access to healthy, affordable food as a key priority. For more information about the Herbie project and up to date information about stops, please email herbie@merci.org.uk or contact MERCi on 0161 273 1736 and ask to speak to someone in the Herbie tea
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Herbie Flyer
Bogus Caller Alert.
Be on your toes Bogus Callers are operating in our area.Please inform vulnerable family members, freinds and neighbours.
Bogus Caller Advice
Most people who knock on your door will be genuine callers. However you can not always be sure, so it is important to take some precautions before opening the door.
What is a bogus caller?
A ‘Bogus Caller’, also known as a ‘Distraction Burglar’ is someone who calls at your home unannounced, to trick, distract or lie with the intention of stealing money or valuables from your home.
Safety tips
The incidences of distraction burglary are low, but by always following these steps you can ensure you are able to confidently deal with unsolicited callers.
Stop: Think if you are expecting anyone. Check that the back door is locked and take the key out. Look through the spy-hole or the window to see who it is.
Chain: If you decide to open the door, put the door chain or bar on first. Keep the bar or chain on while you are talking to the person on the doorstep. (Normally, when the door is shut and locked, leave the bar or chain off in case you need to get out in an emergency.)
Check: Ask for and take the time to check their identity card. Call the company they say they are from using the phone directory. Don’t call the number on the ID card as it may be fake.
Be extra careful with callers who:
Say they need help urgently
Ask you to step outside
Want to come in
Ask to make a phone call
Want to use your toilet
Ask for a glass of water
Only go to help if you have someone else with you. Don’t worry if you decide not to help – it is not rude or unfriendly.
Do's and Don’ts:
Bogus callers may turn up as and offer to do repairs or sell you something.
Do ask friends or relatives to recommend builders or gardeners they have used before
Do get quotes from two or three companies if you think work needs to be done in your home
Don't keep large sums of money in the house, use a bank or building society.
Do report bogus callers. If you think a bogus caller has called at your door, report it to the police immediately.
For mor information see the attached poster.
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Bogus Burglary Alert
Launch of New Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in North Manchester.
Invitations to take part in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme are now being sent out to men and women in North Manchester. Manchester PCT is introducing the screening programme to help detect bowel cancer at an early stage, so that early treatment can be administered to help save lives!
Early detection is important to help lower the number of deaths from bowel cancer. This is currently the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK. This screening programme could help reduce deaths from bowel cancer by 16 per cent in those invited for screening.
Men and women aged between 60 and 69 who are registered with a GP in North Mancheste,r will be invited to take part in the the bowel cancer screening programme on their next even numbered birthday.
So those of you who will be 60, 62, 64, 66 & 68 this year will be invited for screening on your birthday this year. and those of you having and odd birthday this year (61, 63, 65, 67,) will be invited to take the test on your birhday next year. At the moment it's unclear when 69 year olds will be invited to join the screening but Nephra will seek clarification on this and update this article.
A leaflet entitled ‘Bowel Cancer Screening – The Facts’ will be sent to everyone with their invitation to help them make an informed choice about whether or not to take up the opportunity of screening.
This leaflet explains bowel screening and the benefits and limitations of the test. Step-by-step instructions for completing the test at home are being sent out with the test kit and further support is available from the freephone helpline on 0800 707 60 60.
The test involves collecting a small sample from three separate bowel motions - this can easilly be achieved with the minimum of fuss, by placing a large paper plate inside the toilet bowel, then by using a specially designed spatula a sample can be taken and popped into the prepaid envelope. Once you have taken a sample from three seperate bowel motions, the envelope can then be returned to the laboratory for analysis.
The test does not diagnose bowel cancer but gives an indication as to whether further investigations are required. An abnormal test result can occur for a variety of reasons including piles (haemorrhoids) or stomach ulcers. Those people who require further investigation will be referred to a specialist screening nurse-led clinic where the option of a colonoscopy will be discussed.
All men and women aged over 60 are eligible for screening every two years. Those aged 60 to 69, and registered with a GP, will be automatically invited and will receive an test kit. Those aged 70 and over are strongly encouraged to request a test kit by calling the freephone helpline on 0800 707 6060.
Further information on the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is available from www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk.
Dog Fouling - The amount of Dog Excrement on our Streets is out of Control...
Every dog owner has full responsibility to ensure that if their dog fouls, the mess is cleaned up as quickly as possible. Sadly, dog owners who walk their dogs along our streets, think it's acceptable to leave their dogs mess behind. NEPHRA's Bag it & Bin It Campaign is about to hit the streets. NEPHRA residents are urged tio help to clean up our streets by reporting offenders and any offending excrement deposits to Environment on call 0161 954 900.
In Manchester it is an offence for a person in control of a dog not to clean up immediately if the dog has fouled on public land.
is an offence for a person in control of a dog not to clean up immediately if the dog has fouled on public land.
If you see someone walking a dog and not cleaning up after it has fouled, or they allow their dog to go out unsupervised and do not clean up after it you can report this using an online form, or by contacting Environment on Call on 0161 954 9000.
If there is a problem of dog fouling in a particular street or area you can also (by ringing the same number), arrange for the fouling to be removed.
If there is a persistant problem of dog fouling in a particular street or area the dog warden will erect No Fouling signs, carry out patrols of the area and arrange for the fouling to be removed. Vsit www.manchester.gov.uk and under the A-Z of council services, choose Dog fouling and follow the on screen instructions.
In addition, from the same web site, Manchester residents can obtain poop scoops free of charge by contacting the Dog Warden team direct. Dog owners will need to provide their name and address details, one will be delivered.
Remember, only by working together can we clean up our Neighbourhood!
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Bag it and Bin it! Poster