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People, Health and Care

Kingsway Gardens - Fostering Flowerbed - Montage
New garden in Scunthorpe promises a ‘bright and blossoming...
13 October 2022

Young people have helped council staff plant a new garden dedicated to fostering. The flower bed, in Kingsway Gardens, pays…

An older woman in an organge jumper sitting on a bed is handed a mug of tea by a care worker
Council support to help people live independently praised by...
11 October 2022

Council support to keep people independent in their own homes has recently received a glowing report from inspectors from the…

Thinking about starting your adoption journey?
6 October 2022

We want to hear from people who can offer a child a warm, loving home. We are looking for adopters…

Picture of the official opening of the new baby feeding area in SJM.
A new safe space for parents to feed their babies opens in...
3 October 2022

A dedicated area for parents to feed their babies has opened in St Johns Market in Scunthorpe Town Centre. The…

Hand holding vape
Scunthorpe business fined for the illegal sale of a vape to...
29 September 2022

Following an investigation, a Scunthorpe business has been found guilty of selling vapes to underage people in North Lincolnshire and…

Family Adop[tion Links graphic. A boy is cutting star shapes from dough. Text reads "Thinking of adoption?"
Could you adopt and change a child’s life?
8 September 2022

Are you thinking of creating or growing your family through adoption? Family Adoption Links North Lincolnshire is searching for loving…

People holding yellow ribbons in their hands - World Suicide Prevention Day
Working together to prevent suicide
1 September 2022

Saturday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day and this year’s theme is ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ to encourage and…

A lineup of police, fire officers, councillors including Rob Waltham in front of Ashbyville Pond
Education, enforcement and restricting access at heart of plan...
11 August 2022

A three-pronged approach to reduce risks at a notorious local pond and other open water has today been green-stamped by…

Supported lodgings poster with a young girl being taught DIY
Help a young person – become a supported lodgings host
11 August 2022

Could you help shape and support the life of a young person? If so, we need you and your skills…

Patient receives first covid-19 vaccine
Life-saving vaccination programme up for national award
8 August 2022

The life-saving vaccine rollout programme in North Lincolnshire has been shortlisted for a prestigious national honour. The campaign has been…

Photo of The Pods in Scunthorpe
All council buildings designated as safe spaces for people in...
22 July 2022

All council buildings have been designated as ‘safe spaces’, enabling people to access facilities, advice and guidance in the heart…

Photograph showing Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby-Croft and councillors pictured on electric mopeds
Green transport boost helps more homecare workers to support...
20 July 2022

A new fleet of clean, green and affordable electric mopeds will help homecare workers ensure more residents stay safe and…

Four people, including Rob Waltham and Holly Mumby Croft standing next to a large yellow digger on a building site
Levelling-up: Work starts on ​new £6m ​facility for local...
18 July 2022

Work has begun on ​the new £6m multi-purpose campus ​set to offer vital support to families and young people with…

Armed Forces Day flag
Flag raising ceremony commemorates armed forces  
8 June 2022

The Mayor of North Lincolnshire, Cllr John Briggs, will raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 13 June in…

Picture of a young carer with an elderly person
Carers Week – Make caring visible, valued, and supported
7 June 2022

North Lincolnshire Council have made a pledge this Carers Week (6 to 12 June) to make caring visible, valued and…