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People, Health and Care

Artists impression of an aerial view of the new community diagnostic centre in Lindum street
Green light for new health centre in Scunthorpe
6 September 2023

A new community diagnostic centre set to be built in Scunthorpe town centre has been given planning permission. Work will…

Social Worker of the Year Awards 2023 - group picture including heads of service and Cllrs.
North Lincolnshire Council are in the running for a raft of top...
5 September 2023

The Fostering Team, Charlotte Spain and North Lincolnshire Council as an organisation have all been shortlisted for a prestigious award…

Graphic. Text reads "Proud to Care shortlisted for national award". A care worker is pictured riding a bicycle with a service user at Normanby Park.
Proud to Care: Recruitment campaign helping people stay safe and...
23 August 2023

A campaign enabling residents to stay safe and well in North Lincolnshire and boosting care sector recruitment has been shortlisted…

Childminder briefing sessions
£600 start up grant available for new childminders
16 August 2023

A brand-new scheme to drive up the number of Ofsted registered childminders within North Lincolnshire is backed by Government cash.…

An image with photos of young people and the text: Were you ready? Become a Supported Lodgings Host, Developing independence for 16-24 year olds.
Who helped you be ready to live on your own?
16 August 2023

Like many young people, those who are care-experienced also need help, support, and friendship before they are ready to live…

Picture of a man holding an e-cigarette
Shopkeepers put on notice as council launches crackdown on...
10 August 2023

Rogue retailers pedalling vapes to children are being targeted in a new offensive designed to stamp out underage sales. A…

Young woman talking to a professional for advice and support
Extra support for care leavers
1 August 2023

Support for care leavers to become independent has been increased by 50 per cent. Care leavers who are setting up…

Fostering Flowerbed
Fostering flowerbed provides a lasting legacy in North...
14 June 2023

In collaboration with the Fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council, the Parks and Green Spaces team have sustainably replanted the…

Group of people celebrating Foster Care Fortnight
More than 3.9 million steps completed for Foster Care Fortnight
9 June 2023

The community of North Lincolnshire came together during Foster Care Fortnight ™ and completed an outstanding 1900 miles. That is…

Doctor examining the results of a combined MRI and CT scan of a persons knee.
Council leader welcomes £20m Government cash for new health...
15 May 2023

A new £19.4m community diagnostic centre will be built in Scunthorpe town centre – one of six to open nationally…

Children in bright coats walking to school along an urban street
Ditch the car for Walk to School Week
12 May 2023

Families are being urged to ‘stride don’t drive’ and leave the car at home for short journeys and school runs,…

Older couple and a younger gentleman helping them solve puzzles.
Support is available for people living with dementia, their...
4 May 2023

Families living with dementia can now receive information, help and support from a new service which brings everything they need…

Pledge your support for Foster Care Fortnight. 15-28 May #fosteringcommunities
Pledge your support for Foster Care Fortnight
3 May 2023

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

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...
25 April 2023

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

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...
20 April 2023

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