Staffordshire Police are urging the public to remain vigilant following a recent increase in mobile phone scams involving callers claiming to be police officers.
The caller will then be asked to provide bank details or transfer money in-order to be safeguarded from theft.
Recent trends also suggest scammers are targeting victims by sending SMS and text messages.
Staffordshire Police would like to reiterate that members of the public will never be asked by officers to provide bank details or transfer funds over the phone.
If you receive a call like this, you are advised to hang-up and contact the relevant neighbourhood policing team which the caller is stating to be working in.
If you have access to another mobile device, consider using this to call Action Fraud, as some scammers may have a method of staying on the line.
Contact us on 101, Facebook or Twitter. In an emergency, always dial 999.
If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Ryan Smart q-railing Staff Member/SAGE Committee Member with Goldenhill Surgery Medical StaffRyan Smart, SAGE Committee Member Right with COVID Vaccine Patients
Today, Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association (SAGE) Committee Members along with volunteers have been helping Medical Staff at Goldenhill Medical Centre by marshalling nearby car parks and guiding patients to the correct destination to receive their COVID and Flu vaccinations.
Patients 65 and over were encouraged to attend the clinic today as well as a further arranged clinic for next Tuesday 27th September.
Our thanks go to q-railing who are based along James Brindley Way in Sandyford for allowing Ryan Smart who is one of their employees as well as a committee member on Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association to volunteer, and help support our local community to make it a much safer place to be.
Patients now eligible to book via National Booking System online or 119 who are:
aged 65 or over
pregnant
those at high risk due to a health condition
those at high risk because of a weakened immune system
those who live with someone who has a weakened immune system
carers
a frontline health and social care worker
Flu vaccines (Goldenhill patient only – can be booked via the NHS app or by phoning the surgery). We will also in the process of sending out text to allow them to book via a link
Age 65 and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2023)
18- 64 with certain health conditions as listed
· are pregnant
· are in long-stay residential care
· receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick (evidence of carers allowance need to be shown)
· live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
· have diabetes, COPD
· have a history of a heart condition or stroke
· are frontline health workers
· are social care workers who cannot get the vaccine through an occupational health scheme at work
Children age 2-3 – but please await a text prior to booking as these will be specific clinics for children
We have been informed that patients aged 50 – 64 not in the above category will be invited late October and we can not vaccinate until we have been given further guidance
For the residents who were unable to attend the Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Public Meeting on Thursday evening at Goldenhill Community Centre; the following was read out by Tom Simpson, Secretary, who gave tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth 2nd.
On behalf of residents, residents association and our guests here tonight, I would like to convey our sadness of losing Queen Elizabeth 2nd a week ago today.
I am sure that most of us here tonight can only remember the Queen as being our Head of State, which she broke all records by reigning on the throne for over 70 years.
As we know over recent months there has been a lot of political turmoil, but the Queen has always raised herself from getting involved and keeping her neutrality at all times.
We now have a new King and Prime Minister, and it is now that we as residents in Sandyford & Goldenhill, our neighbours in Stoke on Trent as well as the rest of the United Kingdom should work together as one to better where we live, and to carry on the good work which Queen Elizabeth would have wanted us to do.
The Queen visited Stoke many times, and in 1973 opened Hanley Forest Park and in 1986 she officially opened the National Garden Festival which is now Festival Park. The Queen also visited Bradeley Village, which as we know is a sheltered housing village not far from here.
We can also remember when the Queen came to visit Sandyford’s Churchill China over 25 years ago, and the children from local schools lined the street’s waving and cheering when she drove past, although the day was very cold for everyone waiting to see her, but it was warming to see a Queen coming to visit us in a local setting.
On a personal note, I can say along with my son Craig who is here tonight that it was a privilege that we were invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace where the Queen and Prince Philip were the hosts, and it will be a day we will both never forget.
Everyone was asked to stand for a minutes silence to show respect for a Queen; who has served us as Head of State for the past 70 years.
Everyone stood for a minute’s silence before the national anthem was played.
For the next Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Public Meeting being held on Thursday 15th September, we have agreed the attendance of Jonathan Gullis M.P. Councillor Chandra Kanneganti and Staffordshire Police.
Everyone is welcome to attend on the evening, and you will be able to enjoy free food as well as being entered into our FREE PRIZE DRAW!
Please note the public bar will also be open.
Sponsoring the residents association meeting with FREE PRIZES on the evening is
Staffordshire Police need your help, if you have seen any suspicious drug activity on Colclough Lane, Goldenhill. Please report it to the Police on 101, report it online via the website or crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please provide as much detail as possible around descriptions of the people and if any vehicles are involved. This will help us to identify offenders.
Staffordshire Police have arranged a drop in question & answer event, where you can have a conversation with your local police officers in a local coffee shop.
The event will be on Wednesday 14th September at Costa Coffee in Tunstall from 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m. where they will look forward to meeting you there on the day.
Although, if you are unable to make the event, then you can attend the Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Public Meeting on Thursday 15th September, 7.30 p.m. Goldenhill Community Hall/Centre, Goldenhill where Staffordshire Police will be guest speakers, along with Jonathan Gullis M.P. and Councillor Chandra Kanneganti.
A vacancy is available for a resident to join Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association (S.A.G.E.).
S.A.G.E. is a well represented residents group, which is widely recognised throughout Stoke on Trent for it’s proactive approach to bettering the areas of Sandyford and Goldenhill.
S.A.G.E. has good networking links with local residents, City Council, M.P. Councillor, Police, Fire Service and other associated organisations and groups.
The residents association supports weekly fitness walks, arranges public meetings, supports residents suffering antisocial behaviour problems, and helps with regeneration to improve facilities as well as monitoring and liaising with the local authorities.
The minimum requirements to join the residents association is that you attend as many meetings as possible and are able to deliver a few leaflets four times a year to properties throughout the local area.
This is your chance to make a difference in your community by being a part of a residents group that started back in 1999.
Anyone who would like to join is welcome to apply by contacting Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association through the “Contact Us Tab” at the top of our website Page.
The council say we know that the cost of living crisis, fuelled by rising inflation and increasing energy bills, is impacting on Stoke-on-Trent residents, businesses and communities.
We are all facing tough financial challenges. If you are struggling, there is a range of support that may be able to help you. The council administers a number of grants, benefits, relief funds and other support. We want to make sure that you are receiving all of the support that you may be entitled to, because we are all ‘StrongerTogether’.
Stoke on Trent City Council understand that nuisance motorbikes is a long standing issue across the city with our communities suffering noise nuisance, intimidation and abusive riding.
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