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People, Health and Care

Blood Pressure Project - group picture
Tackling the silent killer: North Lincolnshire rolls out...
31 July 2025

A new health initiative is making waves across North Lincolnshire, aiming to combat one of the UK’s most dangerous yet…

School Holiday Bus Fares
Free swimming and cheaper bus fares for young people are back...
25 July 2025

Young people will pay just £1.50 for single bus journeys within North Lincolnshire and have access to free swimming sessions…

Energy Efficient Cooking Devices - Baysgarth - Group pic
Back by popular demand – free healthy cooking appliances for...
23 July 2025

Thousands more pensioners across North Lincolnshire will benefit as the council relaunches its hugely popular energy-saving cooking scheme. Almost 8,000…

An aerial view of Scunthorpe town centre and High Street
North Lincolnshire Council continues to work on Scunthorpe...
22 July 2025

North Lincolnshire Council in collaboration with local partners and community groups, has made significant progress in addressing key community concerns.…

Teenage boys and girls playing volleyball
Cash boost to expand youth activities across North Lincolnshire...
18 July 2025

Hundreds of children and young people across North Lincolnshire will access activities within their communities including after-school clubs, creative sessions,…

Doctors and nurses working in a hospital
Council leader calls for urgent investment in Scunthorpe hospital
11 July 2025

Cllr Rob Waltham has written to Health Secretary, Wes Streeting calling for investment in maternity services at Scunthorpe General Hospital…

Group picture of professionals attending the North Lincolnshire celebration event.
Staff come together to celebrate UNICEF Gold Award for...
1 July 2025

Health workers from across North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire have come together to celebrate scooping the UNICEF Gold Award…

Doctors, nurses and patients in a hospital corridor.
Council leader demands Government update on potential Scunthorpe...
30 June 2025

Council Leader Rob Waltham has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling for an urgent…

Picture of a man holding an e-cigarette
Council guides residents on single-use vape ban while supporting...
22 May 2025

North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging people who are using disposable vapes to quit smoking to prepare for the forthcoming ban,…

"Join us and celebrate Foster Care Fortnight" Graphic with Family illustrations and pink background. Foster Care Fortnight take place on 12- 25 May.
Join and celebrate The Power of Relationships at the heart of...
12 May 2025

Today is the start of Foster Care Fortnight and North Lincolnshire Council’s fostering team invite you to celebrate with them…

Photograph of a care worker assisting an elderly woman
Home First Open Day returns – be part of the team and support...
10 April 2025

Following the success of the first event last year which saw seven people appointed to the team, the Home First…

Two older people working out in the gym.
Pensioners can power up with free fitness fun
10 April 2025

North Lincolnshire pensioners aged 66 and above are set to boost their health and wellness with the launch of NL…

Care worker and service user in field
Proud to Care in North Lincolnshire: Calling all those with a...
6 March 2025

North Lincolnshire’s Proud to Care is calling on individuals who have a big heart and a desire to make a…

An illustrated image of a young boy with a phone and the text: Make a difference, Become a Short Breaks + foster carer.
Could you open your heart and home to young people in North...
3 March 2025

North Lincolnshire Council’s fostering team are looking for kind and compassionate individuals to step forward to do something outstanding and…