People, Health and Care
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North Lincolnshire residents urged to take steps to stay well...
People in North Lincolnshire are being urged by local health and social care services to prepare for winter by taking…
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Marking World Mental Health Day
‘It’s ok to talk,’ is the message from Scunthorpe’s mental health staff as North Lincolnshire gears up to mark World…
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Sign up now for third annual Challenge 10,000
Entries are now open for Challenge 10,000, the North Lincolnshire annual workplace step challenge that takes place each October to…
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Calling North Lincolnshire workplaces – step up to...
North Lincolnshire Council’s popular workplace step challenge, Challenge 10,000, is back this October. Now in its third year, the council…
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Stay safe in hot weather
Many of us welcome the hot weather, but exposure to the heat and sun for too long can have many…
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Council to support older residents to stay safe on the internet
Working with North Links Seniors’ Forum, North Lincolnshire Council is looking to find out how older people use the internet…
Council supports carers in North Lincolnshire and raises...
During Carers Week (10 to 17 June), North Lincolnshire Council is highlighting the amazing job that carers do for their…
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Healthy workplaces in North Lincolnshire celebrated
Workplaces in North Lincolnshire have been celebrated for their achievements at the 2019 Healthy Workplace Awards celebration event. On Wednesday…
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Find out about becoming a childminder
We’re holding a Childminder Briefing session on Wednesday 5 June 2019 at Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub to provide information on…
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Change a future, change their story – become a foster carer
During Foster Care Fortnight (13 to 26 May 2019), North Lincolnshire Council is going to spread the word that more…
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Time to start talking and include people with dementia
North Lincolnshire Council is supporting Alzheimer’s Society’s #AskUsAnything campaign, to mark Dementia Action Week (20 to 26 May). Residents in…
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North Lincolnshire residents are encouraged to Talk Suicide
During Mental Health Awareness Week (13 to 19 May) North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging people in the region to complete…
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Thousands of children take on steps challenge
North Lincolnshire Council working with the Get Ahead Partnership has set-up the Let’s Get Stepping challenge to help more primary…
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Funded childcare benefits thousands of families
North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging all families to take advantage of funded childcare of up to 15 hours a week…
Bumper first year for baby book scheme
A book scheme has seen more than 150 gift packs handed to families with newborns in a bid to encourage…