With increasing concerns around child safety both online and in everyday life, parents, carers, and guardians in Scotland now have access to our new essential resource. ‘Keeping Children Safe: A Guide for Parents, Carers, and Guardians’ has been launched by the Hub to provide comprehensive advice on how to protect children from potential dangers, ranging from online risks to everyday safety concerns.

As online sales reach record levels, the convenience of shopping from home brings potential dangers such as phishing scams, fraudulent websites, and malware. It’s important to stay vigilant when shopping online, especially during the holiday season, as cybercriminals often exploit the surge in online traffic.

With statistics this year from Age Scotland showing that over 400,000 older people living in Scotland have been targeted by scammers, it has never been more important to protect yourself and others from falling victim to fraudsters.