www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk


Have your say on county flood risk survey


RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on the council’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS). The strategy aims to reduce the consequences from flooding and coastal


erosion in Carmarthenshire, as well as raise awareness, provide an effective response and prioritise investment in the most at risk communities. It must be submitted to Welsh Government by the end of January. To have your say, please visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk


New rural response vehicle


Ammanford Fire Station has recently received a new fire appliance specifically designed to deal with emergency incidents within some of the more rural areas within Carmarthenshire. Group Manager Rob Quin, Head of


Carmarthenshire Command said: “We are absolutely delighted to have a Rural Response Pump at Ammanford. This new vehicle will be able to get to places that traditional fire appliances have previously been unable to reach due to their size. The Rural Response Pumps are smaller vehicles, able to travel over rough terrain and through narrow roads and lanes whilst maintaining the ability to effectively deal with property fires and traffic collisions”. The new vehicle will greatly benefit the people of Carmarthenshire through


enabling fire fighters and their equipment to access farms and remote locations that were previously difficult or in some cases, impossible to reach.


Have a go at DIY


CARMARTHENSHIRE NEWS • EDITION 10 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2012


17 Lung cancer awareness


HAD a cough, been breathless or had chest pain for more than three weeks? Doctors at Hywel Dda Health Board encourage you to think more about these common symptoms and speak to your GP to rule out a more serious lung condition. Dr Gareth Collier Respiratory


Consultant and trustee at Lung Cancer Campaign Carmarthenshire said: “If you have coughed up blood or have a changed or new cough, chest, shoulder and neck pain, shortness of breath or unexplained


weight loss then you should see your GP who can arrange a chest X-ray. These symptoms are very common and usually associated with benign conditions like chest infections. However it is better to get a chest x- ray to be sure that it is nothing serious and ensure the diagnosis is correct.” November


counties have access to a Rapid Access Lung Cancer clinic at Prince Philip Hospital. Dr Collier added: “Lung cancer can


is Lung Cancer


Awareness Month, which aims to ensure people recognise early warning signs and get medical attention promptly. Patients in Carmarthenshire and bordering


be cured, and this is more likely if it’s caught early. The Rapid Access Clinic allows us to carry out investigations during one visit to provide a diagnosis as quickly as possible and preventing repeated journeys to hospital.” For more


information visit


www.lungcancercampaign.org or speak to your GP.


Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership ˆ


Partneriaeth Diogelwch Cymunedol Sir Gar


CARMARTHENSHIRE’S Community Safety Partnership wants everyone to enjoy a happy and safe festive season. With the work’s party, drinks with the family and New Year’s Eve clubbing, Christmas and New Year can be a time of over indulgence. Cllr Pam Palmer, Executive Board Member for community safety said: “We don’t want to spoil your fun, but it is important that you enjoy in a sensible way.”


When you’re drinking: 1. Don’t drink in rounds (it can be harder to control how much you drink) 2. Don’t leave drinks unattended 3. Alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks 4. Eat before or during a night out


5. Plan ahead - know how you’re getting home and let people know where you are 6. Try to have ‘dry’ days between drinking 7. Drink a glass or two of water before going to sleep


Please don’t be tempted to take drugs.


However, if you do, or if you believe you may have been spiked: 1. Don’t mix anything you have taken with alcohol, this can be dangerous 2. Make sure you are with people you trust, who know what you’re doing


3. If things go wrong, call the emergency services and tell them what you’ve taken


A BRAND new course in home maintenance is being introduced at Coleg Sir Gâr’s skills centre in Llanelli, to help men and women improve their DIY skills. The seven-week course starts in January for three hours a week and is available on Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings.


“This course


incorporates a number of skills needed to carry out home improvements including tiling, plumbing and safe use of hand tools,” says lecturer Huw Jones. Neil Jones, who is already studying at the centre said: “I have tiled my porch


floor cutting, laying and grouting and it looks wonderful.” The course is being offered in partnership with Coleg Sir Gâr and the council’s Property Services and Adult Community Education departments. Please contact Adrienne Bedington on 01554 744355 or ADBedington@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.


Drugs and Alcohol Have you had enough?


Free and confidential help and advice is available in Carmarthenshire If you’re worried about your alcohol use call PRISM on 01554 741636


If you’re worried about your use of drugs call Catalyst on 01554 744377 If you’re under 18 call SUDDS on 01554 749434 You can also contact the All Wales Helpline


DAN 24/7 free on 0808 808 2234; text DAN to 81066 or visit www.dan247.org.uk


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