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People, Health and Care

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Council to support older residents to stay safe on the internet
25 June 2019

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...
12 June 2019

During Carers Week (10 to 17 June), North Lincolnshire Council is highlighting the amazing job that carers do for their…

Wellbeing at Work Awards 2019
Healthy workplaces in North Lincolnshire celebrated
30 May 2019

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
29 May 2019

We’re holding a Childminder Briefing session on Wednesday 5 June 2019 at Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub to provide information on…

Foster Care Fortnight poster
Change a future, change their story – become a foster carer
20 May 2019

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
20 May 2019

North Lincolnshire Council is supporting Alzheimer’s Society’s #AskUsAnything campaign, to mark Dementia Action Week (20 to 26 May). Residents in…

Talk Suicide promotional poster
North Lincolnshire residents are encouraged to Talk Suicide
17 May 2019

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
7 March 2019

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
19 February 2019

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
6 February 2019

A book scheme has seen more than 150 gift packs handed to families with newborns in a bid to encourage…

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Council raises awareness of young carers
30 January 2019

North Lincolnshire Council is supporting Young Carers Awareness Day on 31 January to help raise awareness of the caring role…

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£200,000 extension unveiled at children’s centre
22 January 2019

North Lincolnshire Council has invested £209,000 in building an extension at Manor Farm Children’s Centre, Scunthorpe, to house a pre-school…

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Plan to transform North Lincolnshire food culture wins national...
18 January 2019

The Food in North Lincolnshire Partnership has achieved membership of The Sustainable Food Cities network to support their health outcomes…

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Look after yourself and others this winter
3 January 2019

North Lincolnshire Council is urging residents to keep warm and well this winter, and look after their health – especially…

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Book your place on childcare course
2 January 2019

The council is holding the Introduction to Home-Based Childcare (IHBC) course for new childminders starting on Wednesday 30 January 2019,…