Helen Flynn

Do you know someone who suffers with dementia? Perhaps you are a carer for such a person or your role brings you into contact with sufferers? This week is Dementia Action Week and to raise awareness of their helpline local charity Dementia Forward have produced a video to get their message across about the work […]

Many people have contacted us saying they were slightly confused by the Government announcement made on Sunday which altered some of the Lockdown rules. Here is a brief summary which we hope can clarify the changes made. The Prime Minister highlighted the need to “stay alert” in the coming weeks with a new Covid Alert

Many people who live and work in Nidderdale are self employed. Support for people who are self-employed, and have been effected by the coronavirus pandemic, is available in a webinar from HMRC, which covers:  who can apply for the Self-employment Income Support Scheme, how to apply for the Scheme, the amount you can claim, and  other support

There is a lot of uncertainty around at the moment about when schools will reopen, but school places for the next academic year have recently been notified, and families will be thinking of September, if their children are starting primary or secondary school this year. So school readiness is back on the agenda and the

Leaders of North Yorkshire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will give an update on the work they are doing, and take questions from residents and businesses, in a live broadcast at 1.00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May.  Watch live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lrwPbcHu8YY North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan will lead the live update and will

One of our regular volunteers here at Nidd Plus has pointed out that it is likely that once we start to ease lockdown, we will all be advised to wear face coverings when out and about, while not impacting on professional medical supplies. The suggestion instead is that we make our own, and two layers

We wanted to share with you this excellent short training course devised by the British Red Cross, designed for volunteers who are helping with the Coronavirus crisis. Now that we are over 4 weeks in to the lockdown period, it is important for volunteers to refresh their knowledge of how they keep safe, and keep

Many people will be working from home possibly for the first time since lockdown was announced in March. Juggling working from home with family life and other commitments can be a challenge. The NHS has produced this useful guide, giving 7 simple tips that can help you adjust to working at home, feel more productive

Morrisons have announced an express delivery service for vulnerable people isolating during the lockdown. The new scheme will allow those most in need to get urgent household goods within 24 hours. The new scheme – which is aimed at the elderly and those with underlying health conditions – will allow people to receive deliveries from

North Yorks Adult Learning and Skills Service is now offering these FREE on line courses. Whilst you are at home, this is a great opportunity to learn something new or brush up your skills. Knitting for Health and Relaxation Free online. Learn basic knitting skills: –Cast on and off, garter and pearl. –Complete a knitting