Cumbria Neighbourhood
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"The vision of CNWA is that Cumbria will be a safer and stronger place to live, work and visit" In an emergency always dial 999.
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Other Useful Links
National Neighbourhood Watch Partnerships
Neighbourhood Watch in Cumbria is successful because it is a partnership between the public, the police, local government and other organizations. Here are links to our important partners :-
Cumbria Constabulary – www.cumbria.police.uk
Cumbria County Council – www.cumbria.gov.uk/communityinformation/default.asp
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service – www.cumbriafire.gov.uk
Cumbria Strategic Partnership and the Safer and Stronger Communities Thematic Partnership – www.cumbriastrategicpartnership.org.uk
Carlisle and Eden Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership
www.carlisle.gov.uk/community_and_living/safety/cdrp.aspx or
www.eden.gov.uk/yourcommunity/crime-and-disorder-reduction
Allerdale and Copeland Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership
http://www.allerdale.gov.uk/community-and-living/crime-prevention/cdrp.aspx
Copeland’s link has disappeared
South Lakeland Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership
www.southlakeland.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=520
Barrow in Furness Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership
http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/default.aspx
Cumbria Association of Local Councils (CALC) – www.calc.org.uk
(represents Town and Parish Councils)
Insurance
For information about Public Liability Insurance for Neighbourhood Watch Schemes click here.
Useful Information and links
This is an information page for resources to assist Neighbourhood Watch in Cumbria members and the public in fighting crime and promoting public safety. Please let us know if there is anything else you would included which is not covered here or elsewhere on the Website – or any useful suggestions you have.
Crime Reduction Toolkits
Everything you need to know about setting up and running Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch schemes, training materials and publications. http://www.mynhw.co.uk/training-kits.php
Personal Safety
Live Life Safe. Invaluable information at www.suzylamplugh.org and at http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/yp/ypgcp.htm
Sexual Violence
Local help and advice from West Cumbria Rape Crisis at www.westcumbriarapecrisis.co.uk and on the Helpline 01900 829729
Domestic Violence
What is Domestic Violence? click here for details. Domestic Violence is a crime. If you know domestic violence is taking place, if you can pass on information to the victim about the help available, you might just save someone`s life.
For more information on this subject from the Home Office click here or at the Crime Reduction page click here.
Womens Aid – www.womensaid.org.uk
Free 24 hour helpline – 0808 2000 247
`Let go` -- Cumbria`s Domestic Violence Project – 01768 892179
Impact Housing Domestic Violence refuge and helpline – 01228 591995
West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support Group – 07712 117986
Barrow SAFE – 01229 838746
Ethnic Minority support - www.awazcumbria.org
Hate Crime
What do I do about incidents, some of which may not actually be crimes, but which are motivated by prejudice or hate of a victim because of their race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or age ? For more information from the Home Office click here
Fire Safety
Want information about fire safety? The Government and the Fire and Rescue Services have now created the Fire Gateway for advice and services.
What do I do if I`m worried about the safety of others, in particular the elderly and vulnerable. You can contact your local Fire Officers who can provide advice and help, including fitting fire alarms. For details contact Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service – www.cumbriafire.gov.uk
First Aid
Need some basic information on first aid ? The British Red Cross provides basic first aid guidance and other services at www.redcross.org.uk
Child abuse
What do I do if I`m worried about the safety of children ? Always contact the police (0845 33 00 247 or 999 in an emergency), or Cumbria County Council Childrens Services (01228 226877) for advice. More information about child abuse can be found at the following links:
NSPCC www.nspcc.org.uk Helpline 0808 800 5000
Childline – www.childline.org.uk – 0800 1111
Cumbria County Council Childrens Services www.cumbria.gov.uk/childrensservices/default.asp Out of hours emergency contact 01228 562690.
Elder abuse
What do I do if I`m worried about the safety of an older vulnerable person ? Always contact the police (0845 33 00 247 or 999 in an emergency) or Cumbria County Council Adult Social Care Services (01229 606060) for advice. More information about Elder abuse can be found at Action on Elder Abuse www.elderabuse.org.uk or Cumbria County Council http://www.cumbria.gv.uk/adultsocialcare/safeguarding/default.asp
Action on Elder Abuse Response Line 080 8808 8141
Drugs and alcohol
Need advice or guidance about drug and alcohol problems in the community. Contact Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service at www.cadas.co.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau
Need general advice for you or someone else – contact the Citizens Advice Bureau – www.citizensadvice.org.uk or www.adviceguide.org.uk or www.carlislecab.co.uk or www.cabsouthlakeland.org.uk
Volunteering
Need general advice, guidance and support in volunteering contact Cumbria Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) for a wide range of services for volunteers and volunteer organisations www.carlislecvs.org.uk Advice Guide
The online CAB service that provides independent advice on your rights -practical, up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, including benefits and housing, employment rights and discrimination, debt and tax issues.
Card Watch raises awareness about all types of plastic card fraud in the UK, and provides information to prevent fraudulent use of credit cards, debit cards, cheque guarantee cards and charge cards.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre works across the UK and maximises international links to tackle child sex abuse wherever and whenever it happens. Part of our strategy for achieving this is by providing internet safety advice for parents and carers and delivering a virtual police station for reporting abuse on the internet.
The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service with 260 Members spread across banking, credit cards, asset finance, retail credit, mail order, insurance, investment management, telecommunications, factoring, and share dealing. Members share information about identified frauds in the fight to prevent further fraud. CIFAS is unique and is the world's first not for profit fraud prevention data sharing scheme.
We provide a wide range of policing services to ensure communities in Cumbria are safer and feel safer.
Responsible for the overseeing of the police service in Cumbria and setting the budget for Cumbria Constabulary. To carry out its roles the Authority has set up several committees to look after specific areas of activity.
Help the Aged campaigns for change in government policy, undertakes research into the needs of older people and provides local services in communities across the UK and overseas. Find out more about our work to improve the lives of our society's most vulnerable citizens.
This is a national site managed by the Neighbourhood Watch Network, which is a forum supported by the Crime Strategy Unit within the Home Office with representation from ten NHW Regions within England and Wales
This search allows you to find detailed statistics within specific geographic areas.
In 2006 14 young people aged between 16 and 20 died on Cumbria's roads - almost 25 per cent of the total of all fatalities in the county. It is widely acknowledged that the current driving test does not fully prepare young drivers for the reality of motoring away from the artificial driving lesson environment. Driving instructors often tell their successful pupils: "You have passed your test; now you must learn to drive."Pass Plus+ is more than a bolt on addition to the standard driving test. It teaches vital skills that will help you become a better, safer driver and could save your life.
Respect - Give Respect, Get Respect
Respect is about central government, local agencies, local communities and ultimately every citizen working together to build a society in which we can respect one another - where anti-social behaviour is rare and tackled effectively, and communities can live in peace together.
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Contact by telephone 08457 90 90 90
Secured by Design is the UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of "designing out crime" by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications.
Smartwater is designed for the protection of general domestic items and commercial assets, such as IT & audio/visual equipment, power tools, and hobby items including golf clubs. Its unique forensic fingerprint is almost invisible to the naked eye, fluoresces under ultraviolet light, and is virtually impossible to completely remove.
Streetsafe is an ongoing community project which aims to tackle local community problems at a local level. Streetsafe operations are held all over the South of Cumbria covering Barrow Borough Council and South Lakeland District Council.
The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is the central opt out register on which you can record your preference not to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls to your home or mobile* telephone numbers.
A one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK. The site is supported and maintained by TSI, the Trading Standards Institute. This site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.
The national charity which helps people affected by crime. We provide free and confidential support to help you deal with your experience, whether or not you report the crime. www.victimsupport.org.uk