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Telephone scammers are contacting people across Lincolnshire while pretending to be from Age UK Lincolnshire.

These callers may try to persuade you to hand over personal information, bank details, money or try to sell you a service or product. Please remember that Age UK Lincolnshire will never cold-call you to sell products or services or ask for your bank details over the phone.

If you receive a call claiming to be from Age UK and something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts. End the call and contact Age UK directly on 01522 696 000 to check whether the call was genuine.

Read more about protecting yourself from phone scams.

It’s important to take simple steps to protect yourself and others from the effects of hot weather.

Drink plenty of water, stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day, wear sunscreen and lightweight clothing, and keep your home as cool as possible.

Check on older people, young children and those with health conditions, who can be more vulnerable in extreme heat. 

Read more about how to keep safe and healthy in the heat.

The Crisis & Resilience Fund (CRF) is a UK Government initiative, delivered locally by Lincolnshire County Council in partnership with Lincolnshire Community Foundation (LCF), to support low-income and vulnerable households with the rising cost of domestic heating oil. The fund offers eligible households a one-off £300 voucher to help with heating oil costs.

Visit the LCF website for more details: Crisis and Resilience Fund: Heating Oil Support Scheme - Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Lincolnshire’s Armed Forces Community Directory connects you with verified support, information and services in one place.

From housing help to wellbeing and carers services, mental health support to breakfast clubs, it’s all easy to find in one place.

Search less, find more with Lincolnshire’s Armed Forces Community Directory.

Find guidance, practical help and emotional support whenever you need it, from advice on talking with loved ones, managing finances, employment, and transport to appointments.

You can also join community groups, activities and online forums, sharing experiences, finding encouragement and feeling less alone. 

Visit the Cancer Information and Support pages, created in partnership with the Lincolnshire Living with Cancer Programme, Macmillan Cancer Support, and individuals with lived experience.

People shouldn’t have to miss out on support to help reduce some of the pressures caring can bring. Whether you look after someone 24/7 or juggle care with work and family life, are new to caring or have for many years.

Let’s help to make sure more people are aware of their carers’ rights and feel supported to use them.

Visit the Carers Hub for information, advice and details about the Lincolnshire Carers Service.