People’s Cafe offers welcome support
Crimestoppers Scotland is urging West Lothian people to speak up about regular drink drivers, as the charity launches its annual festive drink drive campaign.
The temptation to drink and drive may be too much for some motorists who risk the lives of others by increasing their chances of being involved in collisions.
Crimestoppers is ideally placed to help those who want to speak up, but are reluctant as it may be their friend, family, colleague or neighbour who is regularly drink driving.
By contacting Crimestoppers callers will remain 100 per cent anonymous.
Calls to the 0800 555 111 phone line and information passed online through the Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org are completely The People’s Café, Uphall, is a meeting place where people who have any form of dementia, and their carers, can come to meet others in a similar situation for support and social contact, a cup of tea or coffee and home baking; a light lunch non-traceable.
Latest figures reveal drink driving is the second most reported crime to the charity in Scotland.
Last year nearly 700 pieces of information relating to drink driving were passed on to police.
Angela Parker, national manager for Crimestoppers in Scotland, said:“Despite devastating stories each year about people losing their lives due to drink driving, the problem persists. Road safety is all of our concern and whilst some people may have conflicting loyalties, we urge them to think again and remember they can speak to us anonymously to help make our roads safer.
“We won’t ask for your name or personal details. We just listen to what you know. When you hang up the phone or click‘send’you’re done. Together we can help protect the people you care about from crime.” of homemade soup and sandwich is also served for a small contribution.
Carers on their own are also welcome, as are people with dementia who are able to make their own way there. Come along for the whole session, or you are most
Chief Superintendent Stewart Carle, head of road policing, is grateful for the support of Crimestoppers.
He said:“More than half of all drink drivers are caught thanks to members of the public having the courage to report their concerns by telephoning either the police or Crimestoppers. These reports are timely and help the police to respond and stop those suspected of drinking and driving.”
Through public support and the invaluable Crimestoppers charity, we are all working together to keep Scotland’s roads safer during this latest Festive Campaign.
If you see someone attempting to operate a vehicle whilst intoxicated, call 999 as this may require urgent police action. welcome to just drop in as and when it suits you.
The café runs on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 11am - 1.30pm at St Andrew’s Care Home, St Andrew’s Court, 20 Hawthorn Place, Uphall.