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People, Health and Care

Pledge your support for Foster Care Fortnight. 15-28 May #fosteringcommunities
Pledge your support for Foster Care Fortnight

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ from 15 to 28 May 2023, North Lincolnshire Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team have pledged to…

3 May 2023
Image with illustrations of foster families, and the words 'Join us for Foster Care Fortnight 15-28 May #FosteringCommunities'.
Get involved and join us for Foster Care Fortnight in North Lincolnshire

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ from 15 to 28 May 2023, North Lincolnshire Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team will be pledging…

25 April 2023
Supported Lodgings image with a white background, photos of young people learning how to cook, clean, put washing on, iron and apply for a job. Text which questions, ‘Who taught you?’ Quote from a young person in Supported Lodgings accommodation: “It’s very important to have the Supported Lodgings scheme – I like living with my host, she has supported me, made it easy for me to attend college and learn how to become more independent.”
Who taught you? Become a Supported Lodgings host and shape a young person’s life

The Supported Lodgings scheme is designed to provide a stepping-stone for young people, on their route to independence. The fostering…

20 April 2023
Fostering Friendly Scheme launch event - Cllr Julie Reed
Businesses pledge to support fostering in North Lincolnshire

Local businesses, employers and organisations flocked to The Baths Hall on Friday 17 March to attend the launch of a…

24 March 2023
Young woman talking to a professional for advice and support
Extra support for care leavers confirmed by North Lincolnshire Council

Support for care leavers in North Lincolnshire is being extended further, increasing the help they get to ensure they live…

24 March 2023
A teenage boy talking to an older male foster carer
Foster carers allowances to increase by more than 12 per cent

Foster carers across North Lincolnshire are set for an increase in allowances of more than 12 per cent. The increase…

20 March 2023
Poster of closed fists against a moon advertising Reclaim The Night march
Scunthorpe anti-violence walk will help women Reclaim The Night

A town centre walk to end male violence against women is taking place in Scunthorpe on Thursday 23 March 2023.…

16 March 2023
LiveWell North Lincolnshire - a picture of a woman and child sat in a meadow.
LiveWell North Lincolnshire – supporting people to live their best life

LiveWell North Lincolnshire is the new, one and only online information hub that people will ever need. With hundreds of…

13 March 2023
Make a difference. Become part of our Fostering Friendly Scheme.
Can you become part of our Fostering Friendly Scheme?

Local businesses, employers and organisations are being invited to become Fostering Friendly and join the new scheme launched by North…

2 March 2023
Make a difference Become a Short Breaks + foster carer.
Can you provide vital support to children and families by becoming a Short Breaks + foster carer?

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

20 February 2023
Elderly people sat in a living room using a computer
Almost 5,000 pensioners to receive second £100 payment to help with energy bills

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

30 January 2023
New care recruitment hub and agency bank makes it easier for people to start their life-changing career in care

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

27 January 2023
People together celebrating Christmas.
Take time to look after your body and mind

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

23 December 2022
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Adult social care rises further up national rankings to cement place among best in the country

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

6 December 2022
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Visionary leadership and unwavering ambition make support for children in North Lincolnshire best in the country

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

25 November 2022