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🚨 New UK Drink-Drive Figures: A Call to Action 🚨 Today, the Department for Transport (DfT) revealed that the number of people killed in drink-drive collisions reached a 13-year high in 2022. Between 290 and 320 lives were tragically lost, with a central estimate of 300 fatalities. This is the highest figure since 2009 and marks a significant increase from 2021, when there were 260 fatalities. Equally alarming, drink-drive incidents accounted for 18% of all road deaths in 2022 – a percentage unchanged since 1987, described by the RAC as “abhorrent.” Additionally, the number of people killed or seriously injured in these collisions rose to an estimated 1,920, a 3% increase from 2021. Overall, 6,800 individuals were killed or injured due to drink-driving, up by 1% from the previous year. At YSS , our MORSE service is dedicated to reducing these numbers and making our roads safer for everyone. Together, we can combat this issue and save lives. To learn more about our MORSE service and how you can help, please follow the link below. Yss.org.uk/morse/ #RoadSafety #EndDrinkDriving #YSS #MORSE #SaveLives West Mercia PCC Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

🔒🚨 Yesterday We Went to Jail! 🚨 🔒 Our YSS away day was an absolute blast at the historic @Shrewsbury Prison (decommissioned in 2013). The team got a real taste of prison life—from escaping cells (escape rooms! 😅) to showing off our axe-throwing skills. The day was packed with fun, laughter, and a bit of friendly competition. But more importantly it was fabulous seeing everyone. Huge shoutout to the incredible YSS staff for bringing such positive energy and enthusiasm. Special thanks to Shrewsbury Prison for hosting this unforgettable experience. And an extra round of applause for Sean, our axe-throwing champion! 👏 We can’t wait for the next adventure! #AwayDay #TeamBuilding #Charity #YSS

🚀🤝💬 On Monday, Karen (From our MORSE team) and I had the pleasure of joining the Liaisons and Diversions (Worcestershire)morning meeting☕. We were thrilled to have the platform to promote and update their refering team on our projects: MORSE, Remember Veterans, Families First, Chrysalis, and Young Carers, all operating across Worcestershire. It was an absolute pleasure to discuss each project’s aims, outcomes, and referral criteria while also learning more about our referral partners (L&D) and how we can work closely together to support more people in need across Worcestershire. These meetings are vital for developing strong working relationships with referral partners, improving our services, identifying gaps, and enhancing the referral process for both service users and partners. #YSS #Partnerships #LocalCharity Andrew Prince-Burns

🚗🌟 Older driver training ❗MORSE❗ A huge thank you to Ian Edwards for putting on a fantastic Older Driver Training Day on Monday! The course was incredibly informative, though provoking and engaging. We are grateful to our partners, @HWFS West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service for attending and supporting the day, its always great attending driver safety events with our partners! And sharing is best practice, new ideas and CPD. It was great to have all the MORSE partners together for the day, and we truly enjoyed the opportunity to engage with everyone. We're excited to continue supporting oir partners older driver projects and engagement events in the future, starting with the Older Driver Hubs hosted by West Mercia Police and HWFS across Worcestershire. The MORSE team and service are always looking to further there knowledge and skills around road safety and this course has given us the tools to further help and support more service users across West Mercia Special thanks to SFRS for providing the venue for this essential training. Together, we're making a difference! 🚗❤️ For more information on MORSE and our other YSS services please follow the link www.yss.org.uk West Mercia PCC West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner #OlderDriverSafety #CommunitySupport #MORSEPartners #HWFS #SFRS #WestMerciaPolice #EngagementEvents

📢 Exciting News from YSS! We were honored to receive a visit from the new High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle 👏 All the staff at YSS thoroughly enjoyed engaging with Charles, discussing our services, and sharing insite and how we currently support the our local community. The visit was extremely well received, and we are truly grateful for the interest, understanding and support shown towards YSS it's staff and services accross Worcestershire and West Mercia #MORSE #RememberVeterans #Connect #startingWell #FamiliesFirst #YoungCarers #Chrysalis Thank you, Charles, for your time and dedication. We wish you all the best for your tenure as High Sheriff of Worcestershire and look forward to enagaging with you again throughout the year. #YSS #CommunitySupport #communitycharity #Worcestershire #HighSheriffVisit #Grateful #LocalCharity

🗓️ Alcohol Awareness Week is here! 🗓️ At YSS, we believe in the power of awareness and education to create change. This week, let's shine a light on the impact of alcohol misuse and support those affected. ✨ Did You Know? - Alcohol is linked to over 60 medical conditions, including liver disease and mental health issues. - An estimated 602,391 people in the UK are dependent on alcohol, yet only 18% receive treatment. - Alcohol misuse can have devastating effects on families and communities. 💬 Join the Conversation: - Share your stories and experiences with #AlcoholAwarenessWeek and #YSSupport. - Learn about the risks of alcohol misuse and the importance of moderation. - Encourage open discussions about the impact of alcohol on mental and physical health. 🤝 How You Can Help: - Spread Awareness: Share this post to help educate others. - Support Loved Ones: Reach out to friends and family who may be struggling. - Seek Help: If you or someone you know needs support, don't hesitate to contact us. 📞 Need Help? Contact Drink line on 0300 123 1110 for more information. Together, we can create a supportive community and reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse. 💙 #AlcoholAwarenessWeek #YSSupport #EndAlcoholMisuse #SupportAndRecovery

🎖️ Armed Forces Day! 🎖️ YSS's Remember Veterans service is proud to support Armed Forces Day, and we invite you to celebrate and attend these incredible events: 🇬🇧 Bromyard Military Parade 📍 Hosted by Bromyard and Winslow Town Council 📅 Date: This Saturday 📜 Highlights: Military parade, flag waving, entertainment, food, and military vehicles. 🔗 More info https://lnkd.in/e284AcAX 🇬🇧 Shropshire Armed Forces Family Day 📍 Location: Shrewsbury Castle ⏰ Time: From 11 AM 🔗 National events: www.armedforcesday.org.uk YSS West Mercia PCC West Mercia Police Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Bromyard & Winslow Town Council Shropshire Council Celebrate our heroes with us! 🎉 #RememberVeterans #ArmedForcesDay #YSS

🌟 It's Small Charities Week! 🌟 At YSS , we're proud to be a small local charity making a big impact in our community. From supporting vulnerable individuals to running vital services, support young and old, every bit of what we do is powered by our dedicated team and generous supporters. 💛 Your support matters. Together, we can continue to change lives and build a stronger, more resilient community. Want to get involved? Here's how you can help: - Donate: Every penny makes a difference. - Volunteer: Your time is invaluable. - Spread the word: Share our mission with friends and family. Let's celebrate the power of small charities! #SmallCharitiesWeek #YSS #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference

That's a wrap!👊 A huge thank you🙏 to everyone who supported and attended Midsummer Malvern this Sunday. I hope everyone had a fabulous time🎉 Special thank you to the volunteers from Lucart for helping out on the day🫂 YSS Community Action Malvern & District Malvern Hills District Council Lucart Citizens Advice @feast Onside Advocacy ONSIDE Advocacy #Community #Malvern

Remember Veterans 🎖 Yesterday our Senior Remember Veterans Worker lisa Burnett attended the SSAFA the Armed Forces charity AGM at the fabulous Worcester Golf Club in Malvern. Remember Veterans along with STEPWAY CIO & Kate La Barre the Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Officer gave a presentation to the SSAFA Staff who also support veterans & their families in the community. Our Remember Veterans service works alongside SSAFA to support our veterans & were delighted to be asked to talk about our service. The weather was shining, the food was lovely & it was a great chance to network & engage in positive conversations aiming to support veterans in the local area. SSAFA the Armed Forces charity are an excellent charity who will be celebrating 140 years of supporting veterans, serving & their families. One of the longest serving military charities #Veterans #armedforces #veteranscharity #localveterans #Partnerships #community