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North Lincolnshire residents encouraged to download NHS App

North Lincolnshire residents are being encouraged by their local NHS and council to download the NHS App, for a simple…

20 January 2022
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Landmark 350,000th vaccine to be given in North Lincolnshire

North Lincolnshire is on course to deliver its 350,000th vaccine shot in the next week. Already more than 343,000 jabs…

6 January 2022
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No new restrictions for New Year – but take precautions says health expert

Although the Government did not put in place any new restrictions before the New Year Eve, public health bosses say…

30 December 2021
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200 plus suspected cases of omicron in North Lincolnshire

Public health officials are urging people to get the booster jab as soon as possible, as more than 200 suspected…

23 December 2021
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Don’t give the gift of Covid-19 this Christmas

It is the time of year when friends and family are planning ahead for Christmas get togethers and people are…

9 December 2021
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Children’s home rated as among the very best in the country

The Cygnets children’s home has been rated among the very best in the country by inspectors from Ofsted. The home…

3 December 2021
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New tool to help assess Covid-19 risk

A new tool to help local people assess the risks surrounding Covid-19 has been added to North Lincolnshire Council’s website.…

25 November 2021
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Keeping well this winter

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

18 November 2021
Alcohol Awareness Week
Raising awareness of the impact that alcohol can have

Alcohol Awareness Week starts today, and North Lincolnshire Council will be joining over 4,000 other community groups across the UK…

15 November 2021
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Supporting World Mental Health Day

Local health and care staff are supporting World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October. The pandemic has been tough…

7 October 2021
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Cockroach-infested takeaway hit with £3,000 fine

The health of Scunthorpe residents has been protected after an inspection of a takeaway revealed an infestation of cockroaches. North…

6 October 2021
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Tell us your views on our health and wellbeing service

We are keen to hear from people about their experiences of North Lincolnshire’s 0-19 (25 SEND) Health & Wellbeing Services.…

16 August 2021
Sayful Ahmed and 2 GP's pop up vaccination centre at the Scunthorpe Islamic Centre
Restrictions ease but caution needed

Local people are being urged to be cautious when restrictions ease next Monday as the infection rate in North Lincolnshire…

8 April 2021
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School leaders ready and confident to welcome pupils back after summer break

Thousands of pupils across North Lincolnshire will be returning to school from next week, with many entering a classroom for…

27 August 2020
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Smear tests save lives – don’t ignore your invitation

North Lincolnshire Council is supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to tackle the myths and stigma around the common Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and…

21 January 2020