Don’t get caught out this Christmas and New Year. Visit www.iwasp.com/IWASP for more help and advice.

A council funded scheme that gives free cross-Solent travel to NHS patients with specific illnesses is being reviewed and Islanders can give their views on its future The online consultation runs until 23 December 2018 - please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/K33GP9X For background information on the scheme consultation, please visit: https://www.iow.gov.uk/Residents/Care-Support-and-Housing/Adults-Services/Adult-Services-Complaints/Consultations2 Hard copies can be requested from Healthwatch on (01983) 608608 or text 07739 436600.

SCAM ALERT Island resident's are recieving threatening calls/messages from number 01442 780376. The message left says it is about National Insurance and that if you don't call back, to expect legal matters to commence. The message ended with “hope you have blessed day”. This is a SCAM. HMRC would not contact you in this way or threaten legal action in this manner. Hang up or do not call back and do not give any personal or banking information.

Would an increase in safe multi-user pathways encourage you to ditch the car and choose cycling? This is one of the options being looked at in the draft #IslandPlanningStrategy Read the strategy, background research and have your say at www.iwight.com/IslandPlanningStrategy

Loan sharks have been known to target innocent families at #Christmas, stay safe and known the signs. Visit www.stoploansharks.co.uk for more information #SLSWeek18