Partnership between Dorset Police and Age UK North, South and West Dorset (Age UK NSWD) has prevented nearly 2,000 nuisance calls.
Dorset Police and Age UK NSWD have successfully launched a call blocker initiative that is protecting elderly and vulnerable residents from scammers and nuisance callers in the Dorset Council area. Thanks to funding secured from the Police and Crime Commissioner, 25 free call blocking units have been installed in homes across the region, already preventing 1,962 nuisance calls and an estimated three scams since the project’s launch. The initiative has delivered savings to vulnerable households, with Age UK NSWD-trained staff providing the installations alongside valuable advice and support for isolated and elderly residents.
Over their operational lifetime, these 25 units are projected to:
- Block 18,752 nuisance calls, including 5,132 scam attempts
- Prevent 30 scams
- Reduce public service costs across the NHS, social care and police
- Deliver wellbeing benefits and quality of life improvements for scam victims
To arrange a free installation contact Age UK NSWD on 01305 269444.
