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People, Health and Care

Photo of Chloe at The Fostering Network Excellence Awards
Teenager living in foster care in North Lincolnshire wins...
18 October 2023

A young mum in North Lincolnshire has been awarded a prestigious Fostering Excellence Award, recognising her outstanding achievements while living…

Burned and damaged play equipment in a children's play park
Arson attack at children’s play park condemned as...
17 October 2023

A devastating arson attack at a Scunthorpe play park has been condemned after causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.…

Collage of three portraits of people who were adopted. Photographs taken by celebrity photographer Philip Sinden
Find the missing piece of your family this National Adoption Week
16 October 2023

It’s National Adoption Week and local agency Family Adoption Links North Lincolnshire has organised a week of activities to celebrate…

Church Square House purple for pancreatic cancer awareness month
Council objects in the strongest possible terms to hospital...
6 October 2023

At a North Lincolnshire Council meeting councillors voted unanimously to object to proposals to move some services out of Scunthorpe…

Doctors, nurses and patients in a hospital corridor.
Council secures further answers from health bosses as...
4 October 2023

The council’s Health and Wellbeing Board – chaired by council leader Rob Waltham – has secured commitments for further detail…

Older people enjoying a seated exercise class
LiveWell: Live – Don’t miss our week-long of special...
29 September 2023

LiveWell is on tour and coming to a community hub near you! We have a week-long series of exciting events…

Fostering Film Any Of Us - showing behind the scenes.
Any Of Us can foster…because it really can be you who makes...
26 September 2023

Any Of Us can foster a child or young person, if they have a big heart to care. That is…

Hand turning down thermostat
Extra £2.5m Government cash boost to keep hundreds more...
22 September 2023

Hundreds more families will be kept warm through winter thanks to the latest cash boost from Government – taking the…

Harley stood next to the fostering banner, with his kart and helmet on the race track.
Fifteen-year-old racer Harley champions fostering in North...
22 September 2023

Young motorsport racer Harley Young aspires to not only be a racing champion but to champion the importance of fostering,…

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…