Archive July 2017

Turn the lights on! 5 ways to stop tempting burglars into your home

It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Returning to your house after a long day at work, you approach the front door and spot that it’s slightly ajar. Common sense does it’s best to provide an explanation, but there’s no escaping the fact you should be the first one home, and your…

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NSPCC and O2 join forces to keep children safe online

Keeping kids entertained during the summer holidays is an annual challenge for parents and one which inevitably focuses on reducing the amount of ‘screen time’ and ensuring kids spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. In reality, kids love the internet, and there’s no escaping the fact…

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Think a friend might be in a violent gang? #VoiceIT!

According to reports, gang warfare is fast becoming ‘embedded in our culture’. With knife crime up 14%, and recent news of targeted acid attacks in the country’s capital, it’s vital we all remain vigilant against gang violence. If you’re suspicious that a friend or family member has fallen into the…

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Make for the exit! How to avoid crowd carnage

Whether you’re attending an outdoor gig, big sporting event or community gathering this summer, it’s important to stay safe. Planned or unplanned, crowded events require vigilance and awareness of your own limits if you’re to avoid falling victim to crime, becoming ill or finding yourself in the middle of a…

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Fundraising at Voice: It’s Superhero Day!

Is it a bird? …a plane? Nope – just the Voice team. On a Friday. As you do. As part of our latest bout of fundraising (we’re getting up to all sorts!), the awesome team at Voice agreed to turn up to work today dressed as their favourite superhero. Although,…

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Play your part: act on Scams Awareness Month

According to research by Financial Fraud Action (FFA), a financial scam was committed once every fifteen seconds during the first half of 2016. For some, scams are relatively easy to identify. They present themselves as unsolicited emails, phone calls and even traditional mailings. There’s usually something that gives the game…

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