News

NHS Test and Trace Scams

In this Blog, our Caseworker Heather looks at some Common types of Scams being used during the Covid-19 Pandemic and what to look out for to avoid falling victim.

The benefits of volunteering: Volunteer Week 2020

A blog written by a volunteer at Victim First about their experience with volunteering with us.

Changing jobs in the virtual world

Fran started working at Victim First in March 2020. In this blog, she tells us a bit about her experience of changing jobs during a pandemic.

COVID-19 Fraud Update

As of 4th April 2020, more than 500 COVID-19 related scams and over 2000 phishing attempts by criminals seeking to exploit fears over the pandemic have been reported to UK investigators. It’s sad that the majority of these are targeted at elderly people who are self-isolating. The types of scams experienced are listed below

Webchat Guide

A guide on how to use our Web chat facility

Starting a new job during COVID-19

Paige joined Victim First in March 2020. This blog talks about her experience of starting a new job with Victim First, during Covid-19.

Victim First awarded Victim’s Choice Quality Mark

Victim Firsts Head of service, talks about our success in being awarded the Victims Choice Quality Mark.

COVID-19 Update

A brief update on what has changed for Victim First since  COVID-19

16 Days of Action 2020

A news article on how our Domestic Violence lead area group helped to support the 16 days of action - domestic violence campaign

A Caseworkers experience of completing Restorative Justice training

All our staff our trained in Restorative Justice. This blog talks about one of our caseworkers experience of receiving her Level 3 Restorative Justice training.