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People, Health and Care

Make a difference Become a Short Breaks + foster carer.
Can you provide vital support to children and families by...
20 February 2023

New foster carers are needed across North Lincolnshire to help provide short breaks for children and young people. A series…

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Almost 5,000 pensioners to receive second £100 payment to help...
30 January 2023

Around 5,000 pensioners will receive another £100 cash boost over the next few days as part of a £2.6m Government…

New care recruitment hub and agency bank makes it easier for...
27 January 2023

Kind and compassionate people across North Lincolnshire are being urged to do something amazing this year and become care workers,…

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Take time to look after your body and mind
23 December 2022

With the festive season fast approaching it can be easy to consume more alcohol than intended, either whilst at home…

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Adult social care rises further up national rankings to cement...
6 December 2022

The care and support for adults in North Lincolnshire who do not get it from family, friends or neighbours has…

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Visionary leadership and unwavering ambition make support for...
25 November 2022

Children and families in North Lincolnshire have access to the best support in the country. North Lincolnshire Council has been…

A Fostering Christmas 2022
Gift a child a brighter future and begin your fostering journey...
23 November 2022

Since the first glimpse of the new John Lewis Christmas advert, the Fostering Team at North Lincolnshire Council have skated…

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Boost your immune system this winter and grab your jab
9 November 2022

Getting the Covid-19 Autumn booster vaccine is vital to protect people and care services over winter. Whether it is the…

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Join the 40,000 local people who have already had their autumn...
20 October 2022

Almost 40,000 people in North Lincolnshire have had their Covid-19 autumn booster in just over a month. These include care…

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New garden in Scunthorpe promises a ‘bright and blossoming...
13 October 2022

Young people have helped council staff plant a new garden dedicated to fostering. The flower bed, in Kingsway Gardens, pays…

An older woman in an organge jumper sitting on a bed is handed a mug of tea by a care worker
Council support to help people live independently praised by...
11 October 2022

Council support to keep people independent in their own homes has recently received a glowing report from inspectors from the…

Thinking about starting your adoption journey?
6 October 2022

We want to hear from people who can offer a child a warm, loving home. We are looking for adopters…

Picture of the official opening of the new baby feeding area in SJM.
A new safe space for parents to feed their babies opens in...
3 October 2022

A dedicated area for parents to feed their babies has opened in St Johns Market in Scunthorpe Town Centre. The…

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Scunthorpe business fined for the illegal sale of a vape to...
29 September 2022

Following an investigation, a Scunthorpe business has been found guilty of selling vapes to underage people in North Lincolnshire and…

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Could you adopt and change a child’s life?
8 September 2022

Are you thinking of creating or growing your family through adoption? Family Adoption Links North Lincolnshire is searching for loving…