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People, Health and Care

People holding yellow ribbons in their hands - World Suicide Prevention Day
Working together to prevent suicide
1 September 2022

Saturday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day and this year’s theme is ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ to encourage and…

A lineup of police, fire officers, councillors including Rob Waltham in front of Ashbyville Pond
Education, enforcement and restricting access at heart of plan...
11 August 2022

A three-pronged approach to reduce risks at a notorious local pond and other open water has today been green-stamped by…

Supported lodgings poster with a young girl being taught DIY
Help a young person – become a supported lodgings host
11 August 2022

Could you help shape and support the life of a young person? If so, we need you and your skills…

Patient receives first covid-19 vaccine
Life-saving vaccination programme up for national award
8 August 2022

The life-saving vaccine rollout programme in North Lincolnshire has been shortlisted for a prestigious national honour. The campaign has been…

Photo of The Pods in Scunthorpe
All council buildings designated as safe spaces for people in...
22 July 2022

All council buildings have been designated as ‘safe spaces’, enabling people to access facilities, advice and guidance in the heart…

Photograph showing Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby-Croft and councillors pictured on electric mopeds
Green transport boost helps more homecare workers to support...
20 July 2022

A new fleet of clean, green and affordable electric mopeds will help homecare workers ensure more residents stay safe and…

Four people, including Rob Waltham and Holly Mumby Croft standing next to a large yellow digger on a building site
Levelling-up: Work starts on ​new £6m ​facility for local...
18 July 2022

Work has begun on ​the new £6m multi-purpose campus ​set to offer vital support to families and young people with…

Armed Forces Day flag
Flag raising ceremony commemorates armed forces  
8 June 2022

The Mayor of North Lincolnshire, Cllr John Briggs, will raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 13 June in…

Picture of a young carer with an elderly person
Carers Week – Make caring visible, valued, and supported
7 June 2022

North Lincolnshire Council have made a pledge this Carers Week (6 to 12 June) to make caring visible, valued and…

Get Active Challenge branding
Calling all workplaces in North Lincolnshire – take part in...
12 May 2022

This June workplaces are encouraged to take part in the Get Active Challenge to improve their health and wellbeing –…

Photograph shows artist impression of new short-breaks care offer building
More levelling-up for our area: New purpose built short-break...
6 May 2022

Almost £6m will be invested in a new multi-purpose facility offering short-break care in Scunthorpe, helping support families and young…

Group of friends laughing and enjoying coffee
Help lift someone out of loneliness during Mental Health...
6 May 2022

Reach out to someone who may be suffering from the effects of loneliness – that is the message during next…

List of Foster Care Fortnight roadshow events
Change a future – take a leap into fostering
5 May 2022

This year to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight (9 to 22 May 2022), North Lincolnshire Council’s foster carers will be taking…

Graphic shows a female care worker talking to an elderly man
Start your career in care today: popular free childcare for care...
4 May 2022

Even more care workers across North Lincolnshire will be able to benefit from free childcare this year, boosting health and…

Photo of an elderly lady laughing
Thousands of pensioners given £60 boost for food shopping
1 April 2022

More than 3,200 pensioners across North Lincolnshire will be given £60 worth of vouchers to help with food shopping. The…