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Bus pass reminder


System offers reassurance


which can be installed at home to give confidence and


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Many travel passes expire in the next few months. If yours is one of these, you can apply for a new one by taking a few easy steps.


If you qualify for a pass


because of your age:  call the council on 01724 297000. Confirm your name, date of birth and current address but you don’t need a new photograph. You’ll get a new pass within a few days;  email public.transport @northlincs.gov.uk with your name, address and date of birth. If you have moved since your pass was issued please also tell us your previous address; or  visit any Local Link office or Scunthorpe Shopmobility to renew your pass.


If you qualify for a pass because of a disability. You will need to confirm that you are still eligible. Please visit a Local Link office or Scunthorpe Shopmobility with an appropriate document to show this. Details are on the council website (search for ‘concessionary travel’).


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peace of mind. The Care Call unit plugs


into an existing telephone point and can be used with, or in place of, an existing telephone. The system comes with a pendant that you can either wear around your neck or wrist. You can activate the Care Call service and receive quick and effective action in any emergency. Staff can:


 Reassure and advise  Contact a relative, neighbour or friend


 Contact the emergency services.


The operator will


communicate with you through the hands-free system on your alarm unit.


ulnerable people are being offered a portable alarm system


Pendant: can also be worn on the wrist


You simply press the button on your pendant. The unit automatically


dials the local control centre, which is staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year by trained, friendly staff. If you are unable to talk to or hear the operator, they will still get help for you. They respond to all calls.


A Care Call officer takes


care of maintenance, problems or faults. You just pay quarterly in advance (help may be on offer with this - call for advice). A Care Call officer can visit for a free, no-obligation demonstration and answer questions. Call 01724 849768; carecallservice @northlincs.gov.uk


What is Plings?


Plings is a website for children and young people. It gives you quick and easy details about local activities.


Or call: 01724 296629


There’s so much going on around you, and we want you to know about it. Don’t be bored - join in some of the great activities on your doorstep.


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