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People, Health and Care

Year of Walking 2024
Year of Walking – put your best foot forward and explore the...
29 December 2023

Start an unforgettable journey this 2024 and discover a new world of stunning, unspoiled landscapes within North Lincolnshire. With large…

Harley Young Racing in a Kart
Young person championing fostering is rewarded with Formula One...
13 December 2023

Fifteen-year-old karting racer Harley Young of HY Racing, recently won the children who foster award at the North Lincolnshire Council’s…

Make a difference, Join our Fostering Family this Christmas. Snowflakes, a christmas tree and illustrated children in the background of the image.
Give the brightest gift this year and become fostering friendly...
1 December 2023

The award-winning fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council are today launching their 12 days of fostering to highlight not only…

Emma and Clare from the Fostering Team with the silver award and representing North Lincolnshire Council at the awards ceremony.
North Lincolnshire Council scoops silver at national awards
30 November 2023

North Lincolnshire Council Fostering Team who were shortlisted for a prestigious award in recognition of their extraordinary practice went on…

White Ribbon day graphic
Council continues its pledge to end male violence against women
24 November 2023

North Lincolnshire Council has taken a stand to end all male violence against women by becoming White Ribbon accredited once…

Photograph of a care worker assisting an elderly woman
Care for adults in North Lincolnshire recognised as ‘Good’
17 November 2023

The care and support for adults across North Lincolnshire who do not get it from family, friends or the community…

Wooden crosses with a poppy attached
Armed forces past and present to be commemorated
7 November 2023

North Lincolnshire will honour the fallen on this years’ Remembrance Sunday on 12 November, starting with a military parade. This…

Illustrated young person in foster care with Illustrated houses with the text Become a Short Breaks + foster carer.
Become a Short Breaks Foster Carer and really make a difference...
6 November 2023

Great opportunity to join our team of Foster Carers who offer short breaks to children and young people with additional…

Hands breaking a cigarette into two
Smokers are urged to follow hundreds of others that have quit...
31 October 2023

Hundreds of people in North Lincolnshire have quit smoking over the past six years thanks to support and help from…

Photo of Chloe at The Fostering Network Excellence Awards
Teenager living in foster care in North Lincolnshire wins...
18 October 2023

A young mum in North Lincolnshire has been awarded a prestigious Fostering Excellence Award, recognising her outstanding achievements while living…

Burned and damaged play equipment in a children's play park
Arson attack at children’s play park condemned as...
17 October 2023

A devastating arson attack at a Scunthorpe play park has been condemned after causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.…

Collage of three portraits of people who were adopted. Photographs taken by celebrity photographer Philip Sinden
Find the missing piece of your family this National Adoption Week
16 October 2023

It’s National Adoption Week and local agency Family Adoption Links North Lincolnshire has organised a week of activities to celebrate…

Church Square House purple for pancreatic cancer awareness month
Council objects in the strongest possible terms to hospital...
6 October 2023

At a North Lincolnshire Council meeting councillors voted unanimously to object to proposals to move some services out of Scunthorpe…

Doctors, nurses and patients in a hospital corridor.
Council secures further answers from health bosses as...
4 October 2023

The council’s Health and Wellbeing Board – chaired by council leader Rob Waltham – has secured commitments for further detail…

Older people enjoying a seated exercise class
LiveWell: Live – Don’t miss our week-long of special...
29 September 2023

LiveWell is on tour and coming to a community hub near you! We have a week-long series of exciting events…